Episode 16: Michelle Hansen, Living your Family's Legacy

After 25 years of experience in the fashion industry, Michelle Hansen knowsthat fashion is her first love. In 2010, she merged her passion with her education (Masters of Human Relations, University of Oklahoma) and 22 years of experience in the fashion industry, and launched her styling business, High Maintenance Image & Fashion Consulting, before opening Glam Boutique in Fredericksburg, VA in 2013. After moving back to her hometown, Michelle led the downtown boutique movement in Warsaw, IN and opened Glam Boutique in Nov, 2014, and opened a second location in Granger, IN in July, 2020. Michelle has appeared on NBC 16/WNDU, ABC 21/WPTA, Washington DC's Fox 5, was a regular guest on the hit radio station B101.5 (Northern Virginia), and has blogged and penned monthly fashion columns for multiple publications as a fashion expert. She has styled high profile clients, such as, Mrs. Deanie Dempsy, Spouse of the Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff;Mrs. Bonnie Amos, Spouse of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, to name a few. Glam is an active member of the Warsaw Community Development Corporation and gives back to the community through donations, sponsorships and participation in community events such as CASA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Bailey Moore Foundation, The Cancer Care Fund, and the Smithstrong Foundation. Michelle resides in Warsaw, IN with her husband Trace, three sons, Zach, Bryce and Chase and two daughters, Ella and Delaney. She attends Warsaw Community Church and loves spending time with her family & friends and is an active member of her community.Michelle shared her story following the loss of her father and brother and how she continues to make an impact in the community just as they did.