Michelle Bong "The Power of Resilience in Overcoming Adversities"

In this powerful episode of the H.E.A.L. Her Podcast, Makini sits down with Michelle Bong, an entrepreneur, trauma survivor, and beauty industry trailblazer who is revolutionizing the way we see beauty and healing. From navigating personal pain to launching a nationwide brand, Michelle’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and purpose-driven success.

Michelle shares how a deep dive into self-awareness and healing helped her redefine beauty—not just as something external but as a sacred form of self-care. She opens up about the trauma that shaped her, the mindset shifts that helped her breakthrough, and the soul-led mission that landed her on Dragon’s Den and into 188 Walmart stores across Canada.

 In this episode, we talk about:

• Michelle’s bold transition from dental assisting to beauty mogul
• Turning pain into purpose through entrepreneurship
• The emotional journey behind creating Elevate Brows
• Representation in the beauty industry and healing through self-expression
• How trauma shapes identity—and how healing reclaims it
• Why beauty is more than appearance—it’s energy, intention, and self-love

This episode is a reminder that no matter what you’ve been through, you can rise, redefine your story, and build something beautiful from the broken pieces.

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