Michelle Poirier
Posted by Love Hope Strength on Apr 4, 2008
Michelle is a self-described late-bloomer. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Michelle attended college in Vermont, where she achieved a Bachelor of Architecture from Norwich University. Upon graduation, she left her deep New England roots to move across country for what she expected would be a few years. Since arriving in Colorado nearly twelve years ago, she’s fallen in love with the western landscape and the active lifestyle has been transforming. She now says that her best is yet to come.
After moving to Colorado, Michelle discovered a passion for running. She has completed two marathons, countless half-marathons, adventure races and a fitness model competition, which she admits may have been the toughest event. Fitness is so much a part of her everyday life that she is a group cycling instructor at both Bally’s and 24 Hour Fitness.
Professionally, Michelle admits to loving her day job, but it’s something that she never imagined herself doing. She switched gears early on from architecture to finance. Employed by Charles Schwab, she recently held a high profile position as a presenter traveling to twelve cities and speaking before audiences of two hundred plus people. Because she enjoyed the event so much, she sought out and advanced to her now current role as a corporate trainer within the company. It took some time for her to find her passions in presenting and coaching, but she says that it was worth the while as she now has the opportunity to inspire greatness in others and set them up for success.
Michelle also enjoys an active social life, whether entertaining friends in her own home or out on the town. In 2003, she was featured as one of Denver’s Most Fabulous Singles in Denver’s 5280 Magazine. Her love for art and fashion has connected her with local Denver designers which leads to modeling in fashion shows in her spare time. Michelle also enjoys wine tastings and traveling. Recent travels have brought her to Hong Kong, the Tuscan countryside of Italy and the dynamic city of Barcelona.
As a volunteer, Michelle has worked in soup kitchens, built trails in Jefferson County Open Space, and participated at many charity events. She is a mentor for Denver Kids Inc. and adores spending time with her ‘kid’, Taty. In addition to those efforts, she felt a calling to do something of greatness on a global scale, something seemingly beyond her own reach. Michelle discovered LHSF about a year ago through friends involved in the Everest event. Immediately fascinated by the magnitude of the event, she joined the LHS Army. At the time, it was too late to apply for that event, but she was compelled to become part of this worldly mission. Recently, she began planning a trip, to take place in October, to hike the Inca Trail up to Machu Picchu. Shortly thereafter, she received the timely invitation to apply for Peru Rocks. Clearly, Peru Rocks is the answer to this calling and she believes that the timing is no coincidence. Michelle knows that she has been blessed with good health and wants to use it to help those less fortunate.
Peru Rocks Red Rocks! (Denver, CO)
Posted by Michelle Poirer on Jun 17, 2008
Peru Rocks Red Rocks
Sunday, June 22nd
Red Rocks Amphitheater
Morrison, CO 80465
9:45am, arrival, 10 - 11:30am kickboxing class
Show your love, hope and strength during 90 minutes of turbo charged kick-boxing on the stage at Red Rocks! Two of Denver’s favorite kick-boxing instructors will lead the class while a live DJ spins the energetic tunes. Complimentary complex carb loaded snacks and vitamin waters will be provided by Einstein Bagels, Washington Park Grille and others. We look forward to seeing you for a morning of good adrenalized fun for a great cause! Please arrive between 9:45 and 10am. Class will be from 10 - 11:30am. Payment may be made via Paypal or at the event prior to class.
For more info - mnpoirier@gmail.com
Tryst Rocks!
Posted by Michelle Poirer on May 1, 2008
Tryst Rocks
Hosted by: Michelle Poirier and Katy Mendes
Location: Tryst Cocktail Lounge - 1512 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202
When: Saturday, May 10th, 6 - 9pm
Cost: $10 per person suggested minimum donation
You are invited to join local Peru Rocks Trekkers, Michelle Poirier and Katy Mendes, for an evening of cocktails, raffle items and generous people all within one of Denver’s most sensual and sophisticated atmospheres, Tryst Lounge on Larimer, to raise money for the INEN Cancer Center in Peru.
The small $10 suggested donation will provide you one well drink ‘on the rocks’, a house wine or a bottled beer. Plus, Tryst is graciously donating the full cover charge to the funding that Michelle and Katy are required to raise for their trek to Machu Picchu in Peru. We ask you to please share your own love, hope and strength with this deserving cause.
Peru Rocks is going to be an epic event benefitting Love Hope Strength Foundation (LHS).
For details on Tryst, click here
