We recently had the chance to connect with Lauren Michelle and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Lauren, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
Integrity, hands down. To me, integrity is the foundation of everything. It shows up in how you treat people, how you carry yourself, and whether you follow through when no one’s watching. I actually think true integrity reflects both intelligence and energy — it takes a certain kind of self-awareness and effort to consistently show up with honesty and alignment. You can be smart and have charisma, but without integrity, it doesn’t hold weight. Integrity is what builds trust, and without trust, nothing real can grow.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Lauren Michelle, dancer, choreographer, confidence coach, and founder of Bombshell Dance Productions.
My work blends movement, empowerment, and community. I created Bombshell as a space for women to reconnect with their power, own their stories, and express themselves freely – on and off the dance floor. It’s not about being the “best” dancer in the room. It’s about feeling good in your body, showing up fully, and moving through life with confidence.
What makes Bombshell special is the way it brings women together. It’s not just choreography – it’s healing. It’s hype squad energy. It’s sisterhood. And what started as a small class has now become a growing movement with classes, online programs, and a certification program for dancers who want to bring this experience to their own cities.
Right now, I’m focused on expanding our reach, sharing more of my personal story, and creating spaces – digital and real-life, where women feel seen, celebrated, and lit up from the inside out.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
My relationship with my daughter has shaped me more than anything else. She’s been my mirror since the day she was born – reflecting not just who I am, but who I want to be. Motherhood cracked me wide open. It forced me to look at the parts of myself I had buried, the insecurities and wounds I was carrying, and the way I was showing up in the world.
She’s 19 now, and watching her step into her own power has been one of the most emotional and inspiring experiences of my life. I still see that little girl who thought I could do anything – but now, I also see a young woman who holds me accountable in a different way. She doesn’t just mirror who I am – she reflects the growth, the healing, the resilience. She’s seen me fall and get back up, and I know that how I live, love, and lead continues to shape how she sees herself. That responsibility keeps me grounded. It keeps me honest.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me how to come home to myself. It showed me the parts of me that needed love, not applause. The moments when I felt the most broken were the ones that taught me how to rebuild from the inside out. Not for anyone else’s validation, but for my own healing.
Success can feel good, but it doesn’t always build character. Suffering strips away the ego. It humbles you. It makes you look at your patterns, your wounds, your fears – and then gives you the chance to choose differently.
It taught me how to hold space for others, how to lead with compassion, and how to find peace in the messy middle, not just the highlight reel.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
I wasn’t always comfortable being seen. Before Bombshell, I was incredibly private. I didn’t share much, and I definitely didn’t open up about the messy parts of my story.
When some of my videos started going viral, I didn’t always feel fully connected to the version of me people were seeing. It felt vulnerable – like parts of me were on display before I had fully claimed or understood them myself. And for a while, I got caught up in the views. I started focusing more on what would perform than on whether it actually aligned with me. I wasn’t always checking in with myself first.
But that experience became an extension of my growth. Over time, I’ve learned to own what I put out into the world – whether it’s a dance video where I’m not in love with my performance, or a post about the hard parts of my story. Being visible is something I’m still learning to hold with care.
Now, I share because I want other women to feel seen. I know what it’s like to scroll and wonder if anyone else is going through what you’re carrying. So if me showing up honestly – in my joy, my doubt, my softness, my fire, helps even one woman feel less alone, then it’s worth it.
I’m constantly checking in to make sure what I share is aligned with who I really am, not who I think I need to be to lead or inspire. I don’t post to prove anything. I post because I care about leading by example – showing up honestly, imperfectly, and with intention. It’s an ongoing journey, and I’m still learning to hold both my public and private selves with grace.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
I’m doing what I was born to do, but I had to take the long way to get here. For a long time, I followed the path I thought I was supposed to take. I made choices out of responsibility, survival, and a deep desire to be accepted. I dimmed parts of myself to fit into roles I didn’t fully align with.
Dance was always my passion – it was my first love, my escape, my way of expressing what words couldn’t. But through my journey, I’ve come to realize that my purpose runs even deeper. My purpose is helping women feel powerful in their own skin. To help them reconnect with the parts of themselves they’ve buried, abandoned, or been told to hide.
Bombshell was born in that moment when I realized dance wasn’t just about performing – it was about helping women feel alive and seen. So yes, I’m doing what I was born to do. But it’s not just about dance. It’s about helping women come home to themselves, just like I had to.
Contact Info:
- Website: bombshell dance.co
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmich.elle/?hl=en
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bombshelllauren/videos
Image Credits
Lynette Ortiz Photography
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