06/01/2026
This week we're kicking off our Member Monday series with a woman who didn't find Impact100 — Impact100 found her.
When Michele was invited to get involved with Impact100 Metro Detroit, she was at a crossroads. After leaving a previous role, she was building her own home and body fragrance company while quietly asking herself what the next chapter might look like.
Then came an invitation.
Leslie (2025/2026 president), knowing Michele's heart for community and her creative gifts, reached out and asked if she'd be willing to volunteer and help.
Michele jumped at the chance.
What started as a volunteer opportunity quickly became something more. Her first event was the Sweet Journey and it was also the first event she helped bring to life.
"Hearing the past grantees speak and tell their stories, something shifted for me. It allowed me to see not just how collective giving can transform a community, but how it transforms the women who are making it happen. There is such a genuine sense of pride in that room; you feel it in every seat; you see it in every smile. It was truly amazing to experience, and I knew right then that I was exactly where I was supposed to be."
That's what Impact100 Metro Detroit does. Yes, we fund transformational projects throughout Metro Detroit. But we also create connections, purpose, and a community of women who grow alongside one another.
💜 To our members: thank you for being part of this story.
And if you've ever wondered what it might feel like to be part of something bigger than yourself — membership for our 12th cycle is open.
