Graduated from Lamar University, Beaumont with a B.S. in Mass
Communications, December 1990
Was the mascot, "Big Red," at Lamar University 1988-1989
Began her career in radio as the mascot, "Super Bee" for KZZB-95 fm
Accomplished bellydancer who has been trained by master dancers and
choreographers from many different countries including Egypt, Turkey
and Iran.
Was not only an On-Air personality for KZZB-95 for 4 years, but was
also co-host of "Hit Video" on Fox television.
When teaching or performing as a belly dancer, Michele is known as
Dilara.
Michele is crazy about crochet, and it is quite common the see her on
set with hooks and yarn crocheting between takes. In fact, the demand
for her one of a kind designs have prompted her to develop her own
label of both yarns and fashions.
Michele has a deep passion for the country of Turkey... so much so that
she has been studying Turkish and travels there often.
Michele recently took her design skills in a different direction with Lucchesse Boot Company. Pulling from her Texas roots and her many work related travels to Istanbul and other exotic locations, she developed a new women's boot design for Lucchesse's "Diva" Collection.
Istanbul, Turkey: Splits her time working between USA and her home in Nisantisi (December 2009)