Searching for Substitutes: A Celiac’s Guide to Going Gluten-Free
This piece originally appeared in the Fall/Winter 2017 issue of USA TODAY Best Years. I was diagnosed with celiac disease in April 2012, and the nutritional journey that ensued was nothing short of Odyssean. I pored over books, downloaded apps that help to weed out ingredients with gluten, avoided dining out and spent hours searching...
Live on The Dana Barrett Show on Biz 1190
Michelle appeared as the first guest on Biz 1190‘s The Dana Barrett Show to talk about striking out on her own, what good PR looks like and the surprising gap between media and PR pros. Dana and Michelle enjoyed humorous banter, high energy and a some interesting conversation. Take a listen to join the conversation!
Atlanta’s Sports Renaissance
This article originally appeared in the April 2017 issue of Where Atlanta. The last time Atlanta had this much of a spotlight on sports was arguably during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. Imagine the comparison: the 1996 Games were a landmark centennial anniversary for the modern Olympics and the first time the Southern U.S. played...
Off the Page: Atlanta’s Literary-Inspired Attractions
This article originally appeared in the March 2017 issue of Where Atlanta. In the South, storytelling is as much a staple as the sweet fragrance of magnolia trees. Atlanta may be known as the “Hollywood of the South,” but the written word held reign over this city long before the moving picture. After devastating fires...
The Glass House: a Chat With Fashion Designer Abbey Glass
This article originally appeared in the February 2017 issue of Where Atlanta. Abbey Glass’ road to fashion design began when she was only 10 years old. “I’m very intrigued by machinery and engineering, and turning two-dimensional things into three-dimensional things, how they work with gravity and how they fit on the body,” said the budding...
All About Ankara With Fashion Designer Charlene Dunbar
This article originally appeared in the February 2017 issue of Where Atlanta. At age 11, Charlene Dunbar and her family fled from Liberia abruptly while the country battled through a civil war. “I really didn’t know what I had until I lost it,” recalled Dunbar of her early years in America. It wasn’t until high...
The 24-Hour Guide to Atlanta
This article originally appeared in the January 2017 issue of Where Atlanta. Atlanta may not be known as the “City That Never Sleeps” (we’re in the sleepy South, after all), but that doesn’t mean sleepless travelers are stuck twiddling their thumbs. These 24-hour stops keep insomniacs occupied with everything from round-the-clock spas to always-open donut...
The Unlikely Rise of Contemporary Art in Atlanta
This article originally appeared in the 2016/17 Where Atlanta Guestbook. Standing in Atlanta’s architectural High Museum of Art, I find myself enthralled by Judy Pfaff’s “Apples and Oranges” (1986). This monumental piece (nearly 10-feet high by 12-feet wide) leaps toward the viewer with forward-springing metal half-spheres in a variety of neon colors. I travel back...
Getting to Know the Real Atlanta
This article originally appeared in Venü Magazine’s Fall 2016 issue. The tunnel is dimly lit. You’re standing at one end, still under the sun’s watchful eye, but close enough to see a shadowy figure moving swiftly—first crouching, then fully erect. You walk toward the figure, and only as your eyes adjust to their new surroundings...
The Love Drug (PechaKucha Presentation)
In “The Love Drug” at PechaKucha Atlanta Vol. 30, Michelle Khouri shares her thoughts and scientific findings on what the emotion of “love” really is. By delving into the chemistry of the human brain and personal experiences, she discovers a surprising yet simple answer to this timeless question. PechaKucha features subject matter experts who create...
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