“We all walked in as strangers and left as friends.”
— Amanda

Picture walking into a community full of amazing women who are handmade creators and shop owners, just like you. A place where support, learning, and collabs are all around. It’s a space where women become friends, where we lift each other up through the tough times and cheer each other on when we hit those big wins. That community is here. Join us!

This is your personal invitation!

There’s something truly special about bringing women creatives together. It’s a space where we share struggles, offer support, set boundaries, and lift each other up—no competition, just pure collaboration. This is what real community looks like, and it’s what I’m passionate about building. If you’re in the thick of growing your business but craving connection, this community is for you. Consider this your personal invitation.

xo, Michelle

December 11th

10:30AM . Studio at 428, Leesburg, VA

Be in the room with a community of women creatives and shop owners. This month our topic will be Product Launches. How to plan them and keep them as stress free as possible!

Be in the room with a community of women creatives and shop owners for a round table discussion on all things business, growth and collaboration.

Be in the room with a community of women creatives and shop owners for a round table discussion on all things business, growth and collaboration.

February 19th

10:30AM . Studio at 428, Leesburg, VA

March 19th

10:30AM . Studio at 428, Leesburg, VA

  • Alexandra ~ Valkyrie Handmade

    Having this dedicated group of women Michelle has created that understand and bring community to the often-lonely handmade creator life is invaluable. The small-group setting made connection very easy and we were able to have very meaningful and helpful discussions that pertained to our business needs. We were able to make connections with fellow mom handmade owners that not only understood our struggles and needs as creators and business owners but readily talked about their own paths and really made you feel like you had a community to support and cheer you on. I felt like I left the meetup with a new community to lean on and fantastic tools to use to further my business. It was a wonderful morning full of connection and business and I can't wait for the next one.

  • Amanda ~ Amanda Wren Jewelry

    As an introvert I was slightly nervous to attend this meetup. However, Michelle's natural talent for effortlessly introducing us to each other made all the difference.  After a brief introduction we engaged in a roundtable discussion about the successes and challenges we faced in our businesses. The collaboration, exchange of ideas, and empowering atmosphere of women supporting women left me on cloud nine. We all walked in as strangers and left as friends. I gained so much from our session and cannot recommend her enough!    

  • Kristin . Mac and Moore Co.

    I walked away from Michelle’s Handmade Collective Meetup with several new friends, renewed energy to invest into my business, and a concrete plan for telling my brand story. Not only was it a great investment for my business, it was also a lot of fun!

    Michelle is such a talented, knowledgable, and kind mentor, and she has a natural knack for bringing people together, building community, and lifting others up.

    I am so glad to have discovered this amazing resource to help me grow my floral design business and I can’t wait for the the next meetup!

  • The collective is open to all women handmade business and shop owners, no matter how much experience you have. Whether you’re just starting out or a pro, you're welcome!

  • Guests are always welcome and I love to see the community grow. Guests will need to register and purchase a ticket.

  • Once you have registered, there are no refunds and registrations cannot be transferred to another date. If you can no longer attend, please email me and we can gift your registration. Thank you for understanding.

  • To stay informed about upcoming meetups sign up for emails or follow along on Instagram!

    @michelleshepardcollective

  • Come comfortable and bring your best energy and good vibes! An old school notebook and pen aren't a bad idea either :)