Melissa Michaels is a multifaceted talent, known for her award-winning writing, founding Inpeloto and OHippieChic, screenwriting for “Underneath Paradise,” and her role as an entertainment editor for L’Etage magazine. She also enjoys boxing.  As the author of the enlightening “A Look Within” poetry book series, Melissa’s creativity doesn’t stop at the written word.

Her brand, Inpeloto, encapsulates artistic expression through jewelry, limited edition t-shirts, and t-shirt bags. The name stands for INfinite, PEace, LOve, TOgetherness, reflecting its commitment to social consciousness.

Melissa is the face of The Skin Revolution skincare and cosmetic company and has graced screens in films and commercials. Notably, she appeared in Denzel Washington’s directorial debut, ANTWONE FISHER, after honing her skills at the Beverly Hills Playhouse.

In her role as an entertainment writer, Melissa has interviewed numerous celebrities for Starpulse and L’Etage magazine. She also curated the art show “Unnecessary Evil” in San Diego, raising mental health awareness and focusing on suicide prevention. Her volunteer efforts span Meals on Wheels and Black Girls Surf, with past work including BookPALS, an initiative of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation.

A graduate of San Diego State University and the University of San Diego, Melissa is a DIY Festival poetry award winner, San Diego Magazine’s Woman of the Year nominee, and honored on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Wall of Tolerance for her stand on social justice.