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About Michele Barard

Michele Barard, a proud native of New Orleans, is a multifaceted professional with a passion for storytelling, education, and empowerment. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Agnes Scott College and has lived in Mexico and Central America,...

…gaining valuable international experience that informs her work.

A Proven Leader in Program Management and Training

Over the years, Michele has built a successful career in program management, technical writing, and software training. She has designed and led client education programs for cloud computing companies, achieving an impressive 90%+ client satisfaction rate and a 98% adoption rate for new features. Michele has held key roles such as:

  • Trainer for LLM Practice
  • Technical Writer
  • Head of Client Services
  • Professional Services Program Manager

Her ability to translate complex concepts into accessible learning experiences has made her a standout in the tech and services industry.

Founder of Urban Book Editor

In 2012, Michele founded Urban Book Editor, a company that supports aspiring authors through professional editing, book marketing, and consulting services. Her love for writing and editing shines in everything she does—from coaching authors to publishing her own works.

She has contributed to several published titles, including:

  • 20 Beautiful Women, Vol. 3
  • Editing Your Book for Self-Publishing: A Practical Guide for Authors
  • Love & Other Monsters – a poetry collection exploring love through the eyes of three women at different life stages

Media Appearances and Podcast Host

Michele is also an engaging media personality. She has been featured on platforms such as:

  • S.A.V.E. Sistaz Advocating Via Economics™
  • The Late Night Urban Literature Lounge
  • In Search of Fatherhood®
  • The Nice Guys on Business
  • Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino

In 2020, she launched the Shelter in Place #Pandemic2020 livestream, providing real-time commentary on the social, political, and economic impacts of COVID-19.

Currently, Michele hosts the podcast “Somewhere in the Middle with Michele Barard,” where she explores the intersections of life, love, family, culture, politics, and business.

To learn more about Michele Barard or to connect with her professionally, please visit

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