Meet The Southern Family Behind Blue Bell Ice Cream Since 1919
A staple in many Southern grocery stores for over a century now, the beloved ice cream brand has been steered toward profitability by one family since 1919.
Read MoreFreelancing for over 15 years, Michelle has worked alongside Seth Godin, Fortune 500 brands, and small business owners around the world, helping businesses and entrepreneurs tell meaningful stories while building communities. From hosting dinners in New York City to organizing latte art competitions in Nepal, Michelle knows the importance of food and drink in bringing people together. After co-founding Learning House, a community learning center in Nepal, Michelle has remained active in areas concerning branding, community building, leadership, and education. She enjoys highlighting the hard work and creativity of those in the hospitality and culinary industries.
Michelle studied psychology at the University of Colorado at Boulder, graduating magna cum laude, before earning a master's degree in social work from Columbia University in New York City.
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A staple in many Southern grocery stores for over a century now, the beloved ice cream brand has been steered toward profitability by one family since 1919.
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