What is your name?
Michelle Hacunda
What is your occupation?
Marketing & Communications Consultant
What is your business name?
Michelle Hacunda Consulting, LLC
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
Less than 1 year
What is your Instagram handle?
@michelle.hacunda
What is your LinkedIn URL?
linkedin.com/in/michellehacunda
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
Yes, I am a lifelong Massachusetts native.
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
I have nearly 10 years of experience in marketing and communications across industries including financial services, higher education, and biotech. I always dreamed of running my own business, and just before COVID, I took the leap to start my own consultancy. I love helping brands with a larger mission and purpose.
What would your clients say about you and your company?
Clients would say that I constantly bring fresh ideas to my work. As an adjunct faculty at Emerson College and Boston College, I stay updated on top brand strategies and apply those insights directly to my client work.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Don’t give up—keep going.
What is your favorite book?
Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
What is your secret weapon?
My Gmail calendar and reminders—they keep me highly organized and on top of my schedule.
What is your most recent WIN? How are you slaying it in your career or business?
I recently created a social media strategy and plan for my own brand. As a consultant, I spend so much time helping clients that my own marketing often takes a backseat—this win is about getting back on track.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
It’s okay to not have a perfect path. Entrepreneurship looks different than a corporate trajectory, and that’s perfectly fine. Connecting with other business owners is inspiring and helpful.
How do you enjoy your free time?
I enjoy spending time with my partner, friends, and family. I love health and wellness activities like yoga and pilates, exploring new cafés and restaurants with gluten-free and dairy-free options, and researching crystals, essential oils, and other wellness trends.
What is something that not many people know about you?
Many people might not realize how much I love the wellness space. I am constantly researching ways to optimize health and well-being.