Who is Michele Licata?

 Michele Licata is an accomplished chef, teacher and caterer with over 20 years experience in catering and food preparation. Michele discovered her passion for cooking as a nutrition student in college. In her mid thirties, she decided to make a major change in her lifestyle and established healthy habits resulting in a hundred pound weight loss. These changes would develop into an all-around healthy living program embracing wellness of body, mind and spirit.Today, Michele is sharing her success with her eight-week wellness program, "Inspired Wellness" and upcoming cookbook, 'Olives and Pearls'.

Michele's commitment to organic and whole foods cooking led her to want to make a difference for others. Her extensive resume includes regular appearances on HGTV, as well as a featured commentator on WCCO-AM and FM107 Radio, among others. People with whom Ms. Licata has worked appreciate the sense of joy and individuality she brings to her work, her in-depth knowledge of her field and commitment to her clients’ wellness. Her clientele includes pro athletes, career professionals, families and others all sharing a desire for wellness and healthy eating.

People are often taken aback when they discover Michele is a mother with three grown children as well as a grandmother, as she looks much younger. Simply put, Michele has discovered the fountain of youth. "I believe that health and wellness aren't just about diet and excercise but about vitality and joy as a way of being-creating an enviornment that feeds the spirit and nourishes the soul." She goes on to say "It's not simply about taking care of ourselves, it's about how we take care of each other."