Talk to Donna with Michele Bailey–President, CEO and Founder of Blazing Design

Blazing THE AGENCY, is a full services advertising firm and has been in business since 1994. www.blazingtheagency.com

Michele has a stellar track record; her energy, perseverance, creativity and honesty have enabled her to lead her dedicated team with determination and focused leadership. She is an engaging and dynamic professional speaker.  She was born in Vermont to French-Canadian and Haitian parents. Michele moved to Canada in her late teens and has made a home for herself in Oakville.

Michele chairs the Marketing Committee for the Oakville Hospital Foundation (OHF), whose mandate is not only to support the existing Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital but to also contribute to the required millions needed to equip the new regional hospital now under construction in Oakville, Ontario www.haltonhealthcare.com

Michele is an award winner – 

• 2013 Winner of Mary Lehman MacLachlan Economic Empowerment Award, selected by The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) (www.womenpresidentsorg.com)

• 2012 Winner of The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) World of Difference 100 Award (www.tiaw.org)

• 2010 Winner of Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the Oakville Awards for Business Excellence

Michele is also an author – she recently celebrated the launch of her first book: “It’s NOT All About You; It’s About the Company You Keep”. The book is a frank, honest and inspiring account of the rocky road to entrepreneurial success.