The Lion

Melissa Michaels is an author, model, poet, feminist, actor, dancer, singer, designer and social entrepreneur. Ms. Michaels has taken her newly created acronym and developed a company. Inpeloto LLC comprises of volumes of her poetry, jewelry line called Inpeloto Bella: Jewelry with a Conscience™ which integrates her love of poetry into her designs and Inpeloto Bodywear: Clothing with a Conscience™ which are tshirts and hoodies for women and men, along with caps and camisoles. It is sustainable clothing made from 100% combed organic cotton and other eco-friendly fibers. Fair trade principles are embraced. This brand is a voice to the world. She has walked the runway, appeared in magazines, videos, television shows, films and commercials, including with Rick Fox-the former NBA star of the LA Lakers and pro golfer Phil Mickelson. She appeared in the directorial debut of Academy Award winner, Denzel Washington's movie, Antwone Fisher. She’s an artist’s artist. Her home is the theater where she has nurtured her