Michelle Machado is an international speaker, 2x TEDx Speaker, mindset expert, and founder of Luminara Academy. With nearly two decades of leadership and lived experience across four continents, she addresses the rising crisis of human disconnection in a tech-saturated world. Michelle created the Human Connection Framework, a transformative model helping individuals reconnect with themselves, others, and the world. She has spoken at global events including DeepFest/LEAP in Saudi Arabia and advocates shifting the narrative from performance to presence. From classrooms to boardrooms, she inspires reflection, intention, and mindful leadership.