Michelle Garside

Michelle Garside is a brand architect, strategist, and author, known as the founder of Soul Camp Creative, a full-service creative agency and Sacred Strategy House focused on working with mission-driven organizations. Through Soul Camp Creative, Garside developed a holistic, branding-from-the-inside-out approach, assisting companies and personal brands in clarifying their vision and purpose. Her work has received coverage from TIME, Oprah Magazine, Forbes, and Good Morning America, and she has guest lectured at institutions including New York University, Fairfield University, and Lincoln Center.

Garside is also the co-founder of Soul Camp, an adult sleepaway camp focused on personal growth, and the creator of experiences such as The Enchantment Experience and Connecticut Women’s Club. As a speaker and facilitator, she has appeared at events including the Milken Global Conference and TEDx Ojai, where she addressed topics at the intersection of shame and self-expression. Her book, "Not Awakened," examines the importance of embracing all aspects of oneself as a path to worthiness and fulfillment, reflecting her focus on personal transformation and truth-telling.

Garside shares her experiences overcoming addiction, bulimia, and alcoholism, offering insights into recovery and self-acceptance. Her expertise in brand strategy, combined with her storytelling and commitment to social impact, positions her as a public speaker and consultant in the fields of branding, personal development, and social entrepreneurship.