Michelle Vandepas is living her Divine Soul’s Purpose by sharing tools to inspire others to live with passion and purpose through her Keynote Speaking and Conscious Livelihood Coaching program.
If you need more purpose and passion, call Michelle. She’s been called the Purpose Queen and a Black Belt Authentic Marketing Coach. She’s a professional keynote speaker based in Colorado who’s got inspiration and motivation to share with you.
Michelle is a Doctor of Divinity and a Reiki Master. She is also an Entrepreneur and co-founder of Divine Purpose Unleashed, LLC and founder of ‘Conscious Destiny‘, LLC, companies that enhance Creativity, Consciousness, Integrity, Purpose, Passion and Intuition.
Her experience in the corporate world, combined with a compassionate outlook, allows her to resonate and connect with audiences from many walks of life. She believes individuals who develop spiritually, consciously and intuitively, can unleash their ‘Divine Purpose’.
Through masterminding in small groups, Michelle facilitates the power of intention, combined with proven business practices to manifest prosperity for entrepreneurs.
Since 1990 Michelle has been immersed in the alternative/holistic health care field, specializing in working with practitioners, therapists and consultants expand start-up businesses.
In 1995 she co-developed the Bodyscan 2010 and was President and co-owner of the company for six years. During this time she also did corporate and government sales and won compliance for ISO, FDA 510K, and European CE mark.
Her book, ‘Marketing for the Holistic Practitioner‘ was first released December 2003 and has been turned into a Holistic Spiritual Marketing practice that she shares with her clients.
An entrepreneur, Michelle has formed a variety of companies: Retail, Manufacturing, Medical, Training, and Service. She was voted ‘Young Careerist of Colorado’ in ‘Business Professional Women’ magazine and ‘The Gazette Telegraph’ listed her in ‘Women to Watch in the 90?s’.
Married since 1981 Michelle and husband Bob have fostered ten children. Nine were eventually returned to their birth moms, and they adopted the last child while an infant. Michelle’s book ‘Two Empty Bedrooms’ chronicles the emotional roller-coaster of the whole process.
More Major Accomplishments 1985 +
Founded 5 business corporations
Brought in 5 million dollars in revenues from shoestring startups
Founded a film production company & produced ‘Woman As Butterfly’ Documentary screened in Film Festivals.
Assisted over 250 individuals in starting businesses
Patented and Licensed technology worldwide
Bought and developed 3 companies
Interviewed on Radio & TV
Successfully navigated and won compliance for ISO, FDA 510K and European CE mark
Consulted with the FDA in Washington, DC for medical registration and compliance
Art Education includes classes and workshops from Gwen Fox, Laurie Doctor, Michael Vigil, Julia Cameron, Natalie Goldberg, Rodney Wood, Bemis School of Art, Business of Art Center
RESUME
Business Experience 1986 -
Divine Purpose Unleashed, LLC 2008 – Co-founder, Facilitator
Live Your Purpose Radio Show Host (Blog Talk Radio)
Conscious Destiny Productions, Inc. 2000 – Founder/President Keynote Speaker, Coach, Consultant and Facilitator to Small Business Start-ups.
The Tao Cafe 1999 – 2001 Founder/President of an Organic Restaurant
Phazx Systems Inc.1995-2001 Co-Founder / President -Medical Equipment
Genex Systems Inc. 1995-2000 Co- Founder / Board Member – Homeopathic Lab
ENERGETICS! 1990 – 1995 Founder/President – Energy Essences
PCIC, Inc. (1990 – 1992) Vice President – Workshops and Self Improvement
Access Data Products, Inc. 1986 – 1990 President/Secretary
Acting Experience
Colorado State Fair Juried Exhibit Two Ribbons and Cash prize
Jazz Fest Juried Art Show Air Force Academy 2002
East Library 911 Flag Series 2002
BAC Juried Atrium Show – Varied Months Throughout the Year – 2002
Cottonwood Art Show 2001 & 2002
BAC Show 2001 Juried BAC Blues Show Juried BAC Seeds of Change Show Juried
Tao Café 2 Woman Show Tao Café Mask Show
All Souls Unitarian Church 2001
Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts Found Object Show – National Juried Show
TAG Emerging Artist Show – two Honorable Mention Ribbons
Calendar Colorado Springs Conservatory 2003, 2004
Facilitated Creative Experiences
Artists Way Seminar 2001
Monotype Printmaking Facilitated Workshops in Taos 2001-2003
Five years private acting lessons with Broadway and TV star
PPCC TV Commercial – Speaking Part – Portraits – film – minor speaking role
Various student productions
Art Exhibits
Education Degree: Hammersmith College, London: A Levels.
Personal Trivia: Michelle lives in Colorado with her husband and daughter. She enjoys traveling, and everything internet.