Michelle Villalobos (vee • ya • low • bos)

Michelle's Story

Michelle first became known for turning around Emilio Estefan and Ocean Drive Media’s struggling print magazine (with zero marketing budget or new hires) by identifying new revenue streams, developing innovative sales and marketing strategies, and employing email and newsletter marketing tactics (before they were all the rage.)

In early 2007, Michelle left and launched Mivista Consulting, Inc. to help other magazines and businesses achieve their own turnarounds. On the side, she began providing live educational programs, online articles and videos to help those who couldn't afford or didn't desire full-blown consulting/coaching to learn the same business concepts and skills in a fun, interactive and hands-on environment. Mivista Workshops & Seminars was born.

Since then, MIVISTA has developed a series of workshops open-to-the-public, which has captivated thousands and generated a large and loyal following. This success has drawn major sponsors and clients like Constant Contact, HSBC and Costco, who use the events as a platform to engage a professional, high-level audience. 

Mivista Workshops & Seminars has also developed or delivered educational business programs for:

→ Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust
→ WebMD
→ Frito Lay
→ BNI
→ MPI (Meeting Planners International) 
→ Comcast

In keeping with her philosophy of deliver value, the rest follows, Michelle regularly sends "5-Minute MBA" audio, video and written content to her network. Click here to join. 

What makes Michelle's programs special? 

Unlike other speakers, Michelle doesn’t “sell from the stage.” Since her core business are her events (not the back-room sales she could generate), she delivers high-value content every single time. In addition, she is a charismatic and entertaining performer. As one attendee recently said: “when Michelle enters a room, sparks fly.”

Michelle's philosophy on personal branding, social media, "anti-marketing" and business have earned her high praise from established businesspeople and organizations, such as The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, as well as private clients, individual workshop participants and attendees. See testimonials here.

Popular programs

Some popular recent event titles are: 
- Rock Your Network!
- The Perfect 10 in Sales: The First 10 Seconds, The Next 10 Minutes & 10 Days Later
- How to Communicate Powerfully, Without Being a Bi%&#
- Social Is The New Business, Be More Likable, Get More Business
- You’re Not Crazy, It’s Just Your Personality Type
- If They Don’t LOVE It, It’s Just SPAM!

Background & Random Interests

Michelle was born in Medellin, Colombia to Cuban-American parents, moved to the USA at 2 years old, lived in Georgia, New Jersey, Colorado, Florida, and finally the Dominican Republic until she went away to college. Michelle is bilingual and biliterate and delivers workshops en Español too.

Educationally-speaking, Michelle’s holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology Modified (with Math) and Spanish Literature from Dartmouth College, and an MBA from the University of Miami. 

She loves and practices Improv Theater, is newly obsessed with Social Media (http://twitter.com/mivi), often puts her life at risk skiing double black diamonds and racing her Mini Cooper and is a lifelong devotee of Sharpies, which she uses in her workshops because they're fun and encourage creative thinking .