“Michelle Shepard has created something very special in her Handmade Collective. Michelle has brought together a diverse group of women who own and operate small, handmade businesses to collaborate, learn and grow together. She has cultivated an atmosphere to build each other up to create a thriving community. Thank you for your vision.”

- A.W

The atmosphere Mastermind has created, to be in a room with like-minded small business owners and be able to speak freely without judgement, is invaluable. The love, support, and encouragement in this group was next level and I cherish the connections this group has facilitated.

Michelle took the time to learn each and everyone's business, her goals, struggles, etc. She had general advise everyone could use and also pinpointed ideas and suggestions for each individual. The group's discussions were very supportive. The positive energy kept me coming back. You DON'T have to be on your journey alone! This group is worth the investment!

-A.W

The Mastermind was so valuable to my business. Each time I went it felt like I was giving a gift to myself by setting aside specific time to zoom in and put other things aside for a bit. Sometimes the other “noise” in life can make the creative process challenging. But setting aside this time and being surrounded by other women who are going after their business goals was inspiring and motivated me to push through current challenges and stay focused on the outcome I’m going for. Michelle prepared relevant topics for each session, and I left each time with actionable steps!

- K.S

"The Maker's Mastermind has eliminated the uncertainty in growing my business, equipping me with the confidence, tools, and support to move forward and grow my jewelry business authentically. I've truly loved connecting with Michelle and these fellow makers—supporting each other, lifting each other up, and sharing ideas that help us all grow together. Michelle has a gift for breaking down the challenges of owning a creative brand into tangible, manageable steps. Her deep knowledge and experience—from working in the creative industry to owning her own shop—give her a unique ability to support and guide members of The Makers Mastermind in a truly supportive and meaningful way."

- L.P

Being part of this Mastermind was an incredible experience! The brand messaging day was a game-changer, helping me create a clear and cohesive message across all my platforms. The connection and support from fellow handmade creators who truly understand the journey made such a difference—it was inspiring to share stories and challenges with others who just get it. Having Michelle’s guidance was invaluable; with her experience as both a handmade artist and a storefront owner, she provided insightful advice to help take my business to the next level. I’m so grateful for this experience!

“Love the “direct messaging” and goal-setting portions — it felt like I came away with specific, immediate, actionable feedback and clear steps forward.”

“One key takeaway I’ll carry forward is the confidence I gained from breaking down big ideas into manageable steps. Michelle has this incredible way of making even the most overwhelming tasks feel achievable. I have already used this in my own business, whether it’s setting goals or figuring out how to craft a brand statement. It’s a game-changer for me.”

“ Michelle gave us actionable smaller goals and encouraged us to think about the little steps we could put into practice instantly that made everything feel so much less overwhelming. This is a practice I'm continuing weekly in my business and it has made any larger workload feel so much less overwhelming.”

“You do NOT have to do this alone. The collaboration and positive energy of this group is really inspiring.”

“Even though all of the members' businesses look a little different, Michelle provided both broad brush suggestions and ideas AND very specific ones - relative to each person's business and goals!”

“The most unforgettable part of Masterminds for me was the connection and support I felt during our monthly meetings. Being able to share ideas and receive guidance from Michelle and my fellow makers was truly special. I've never experienced anything like it—there was no ego, no competition, just a genuine, wholehearted desire for each other's growth and success. It was the kind of collaboration that made me feel truly supported and seen.”

“I enjoyed the Brand Messaging because having such an easy yet direct way to communicate what I do has been a game-changer. It makes speaking to new contacts easier and having ready to go social media posts that I don't have to think too hard about. I also absolutely loved the content creation day because I could dedicate hours to creating content with advice and help from experts; plus having the support from everyone in the Mastermind to actually post the content is so helpful.!”

“This group is truly something special. It all starts with Michelle, who has this amazing ability to make everyone feel welcome, understood, and never alone as a maker. From there, it grows into a community of incredible women who bring their hearts, ideas, creativity, and unwavering support to the table.”

“100% I love that while we all have similar struggles, we were able to offer advice from differing perspectives. The brainstorming and live in-person troubleshooting was GREAT!”

“I absolutely felt supported, encouraged, and connected within the group and it was why this Mastermind is such an important investment in myself and my business. The in person environment Michelle created where everyone was encouraged to share their story and how special and unique each person's why was created a strong bond with the group from the beginning. Even with the differing businesses, Michelle created a dialogue between all the members that connected them with common struggles and successes. Having both guided prompts and discussion topics along with never feeling like we couldn't go off on another topic really allowed us to open up and be able to have support from fellow artists. You could genuinely tell that Michelle and the other ladies in the Mastermind wanted you to succeed.”