Michelle was a single mom working in the banking industry when a violent home invasion kidnapping involving her and her daughter, ultimately being a bank robbery plot, ended her 13 year career in Corporate Banking. After recovering from the trauma, Michelle pursued her degree in Communication studies and launched VERB Media Group in 2009 after reconnecting with her passion being behind the camera. Watching Bridges of Maddison County years before had sparked a passion for creativity & storytelling through a lens. Today VERB is a thriving boutique video & podcast production, and social media management, agency focused on compelling visual content for events, travel, lifestyle and personal brands.