Meet the Strategist, Host, & Curator -Michelle Saahene
Event & Retreat Curation
Michelle curates and produces immersive events and retreats, shaping everything from the guest experience to the flow and feeling of each gathering. Her experiences bring together creatives, founders, and cultural leaders to cultivate connection, collaboration, and meaningful economic opportunity.
Cultural Strategy & Partnerships
Michelle consults with brands, media companies, and institutions on cultural strategy, audience engagement, and programming that centers the communities they want to reach. She helps teams design thoughtful partnerships, narratives, and experiences that are culturally fluent, community-grounded, and built for long-term trust and impact.
Creative Pathways
Michelle represents artists and artisans, managing the placement and sale of their work while expanding their visibility into new audiences. She also collaborates with designers and brands on curated showcases, strategic partnerships, and audience engagement to strengthen long-term presence.
Background & Recognition
Michelle’s work builds on her social impact influence that began in 2018, when speaking out during the wrongful arrest of two Black men at a Philly Starbucks went viral and pushed her into national conversations on race and belonging. She went on to co-found From Privilege to Progress, deliver global keynotes, and advise leaders on cultural fluency and inclusion.
Her work has been featured on Red Table Talk, ABC, NBA on TNT, Forbes, and more.
For collaborations, speaking opportunities, or cultural projects, connect with Michelle.
