My name is Michelle Salinas. I am a Divorcée with 2 kids Emmanuel and Hadassah, as well as 3 Fur Babies. 

I am an American citizen born abroad in Obregón, Mexico while my parents were missionaries. We came back to the U.S. since I was 3 months old until their next assignment in Colombia where we lived 12 years. 

Professionally, I work as a Business Growth Consultant helping small business owners with customized solutions they need to grow their small business including business roadmaps, cashflow mapping, business valuation, and building business credit and score without a personal guarantee.

I enjoy reading, nature walks, watching sunrises and sunsets, esoteric knowledge and civilizations, fine dining, dancing, karaoke, great movies, etc.

I joined the Denver Lions because I was moved when I read about the missions and the impact of the Colorado Lions Kid Sight program. I decided to join to give back in every way I can. What I hope to accomplish as a Lion is to serve, embody leadership, and inspire. I believe the Denver Lions is the best place to demonstrate servant leadership and inspire others to serve and reach their greatest potential. 

The three words that best describe me are radiant, determined, and strong. 
Some of my bucket list items are: to visit Italy, France, and Greece. Swim with dolphins and a humpback whale (I love them so much).  As a child, I wanted to be in charge of a business and be a singer.

My biggest accomplishments: Mothering 2 teenagers alone. Overcoming adversity and coming out stronger, wiser, and happier. Taking the time to know and love myself without a partner by my side. Finding over $10 millions dollars of additional revenue for small business owners in the midst of a pandemic.

I am certified in the Scrum Master and Six Sigma methodologies, Certified Leader by The Mastermind Association, and Happy For No Reason Certified Trainer based on Marci Shimoff's #1 New York Times best-selling book Happy For No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out.
With over 20 years of combined experience in sales, client relations, business & personal development, and growth marketing with a strong background of successfully consulting, managing projects, and implementing initiatives for corporations and small businesses. 

Interesting family facts: My dad and his family are from south Texas and come from one of the oldest Spanish families that colonized Mexico.  Part of my mom’s family is from a small town close to Rome, Italy, and are all related globally. 
 
I am unique and see people not through color or status but based on character. My purpose for living and being here is to consciously evolve. I believe actions speak louder than words and knowing thyself is the greatest accomplishment of a human being