After two decades in insurance, Michele Hummel took a leap most people only talk about — she walked away to follow a gut instinct that there was something more she was meant to build. Now, as the Executive Director of Next - Herkimer County, she's helping reshape how communities collaborate, how nonprofits get supported, and how long-abandoned ideas can be brought back to life. In this episode, Michele gets real about the messiness of starting something new, the power of saying "yes" when ot...
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After two decades in insurance, Michele Hummel took a leap most people only talk about — she walked away to follow a gut instinct that there was something more she was meant to build. Now, as the Executive Director of Next - Herkimer County, she's helping reshape how communities collaborate, how nonprofits get supported, and how long-abandoned ideas can be brought back to life. In this episode, Michele gets real about the messiness of starting something new, the power of saying "yes" when ot...
In this episode, we chat with Vanessa Colangelo, branding expert and owner of Life Well Branded, about helping entrepreneurs cut through the noise and create a brand that actually feels like them. From DIY Canva struggles to imposter syndrome, Vanessa breaks down why branding is so much more than a logo—and how she helps small business owners find their voice, their vision, and the confidence to show up online. We also dive into her leap from a stable corporate job (while 8 months pregnant!) ...
Love Living Local 315
After two decades in insurance, Michele Hummel took a leap most people only talk about — she walked away to follow a gut instinct that there was something more she was meant to build. Now, as the Executive Director of Next - Herkimer County, she's helping reshape how communities collaborate, how nonprofits get supported, and how long-abandoned ideas can be brought back to life. In this episode, Michele gets real about the messiness of starting something new, the power of saying "yes" when ot...
