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BUSINESS ARCHITECTURE

Michelle offers tailored support in business development, with expertise spanning strategic project management, vision development, and cross-cultural collaboration. She excels in bringing diverse communities and stakeholders together, aligning them around shared goals and meaningful impact.

Support can be customised based on the scope and needs of each project, with terms negotiated accordingly.

Other projects I have recently worked on:

- Lead consultant on establishing an Australian first peak body for Aboriginal Languages for Western Australia

- Establishing a Business Development Unit to support over 40+ Aboriginal businesses

- Audit community capacity and strategically plan to build capacity for remote Corporations - Develop strategic implementation business plans

- Deliver governance and other corporation capacity workshops.

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GRANT WRITING

Michelle Essex is an experienced grant writer with over 5 years in the field, having successfully secured more than $800,000 in funding in 2025 alone. She has collaborated with local, state, federal, and international communities to identify their visions and bring them to life through a holistic, purpose-driven approach.

Michelle specialises in aligning projects with funding opportunities that support meaningful, long-term impact. Her process begins with a 2-hour scoping session to explore your goals, clarify the project’s scope, and ensure values-based alignment before moving forward.

If you're seeking funding to fuel a powerful idea or community-led initiative, Michelle brings the strategy, insight, and heart to help it grow.

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SELF CURRENCY

Michelle Essex is the creator of the Self Currency Program — a transformative offering designed to help individuals harness their natural skillset, energy, and values to generate aligned income.

With over a decade of business experience across HR, finance, and strategic development, Michelle works closely with clients to uncover their unique strengths and passions. From there, she helps you design a practical, personalised roadmap to start generating income in a way that feels authentic and sustainable.

This is about more than just making money — it’s about investing in yourself, owning your worth, and turning your innate gifts into real-world results.

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SHARED GROUND CONSULTING

Michelle has partnered with a like-minded strategic creative Rosie Sitorus to deliver a dynamic collaboration designed to best serve your project’s unique needs. Together, they offer a powerful suite of services including:

  • Strategic project management

  • Project leadership and delivery

  • On-Country facilitation and coordination

  • Corporate and organisational management

  • Creative industry development

  • Strategic advisory and planning

  • Cultural program development 

…and a range of other innovative, values-aligned solutions tailored to your vision.

This partnership is built on integrity, creativity, and impact — bringing both structure and soul to every project.

  • "Over the past year, Michelle Essex have been instrumental in supporting WAITOC and several Aboriginal businesses, achieving outstanding results. Michelle’s expertise in grant writing has secured significant funding, enabling businesses to grow and thrive. Her ability to navigate complex processes and tailor her approach to each client’s unique needs has been a game-changer. ​ Beyond grant writing, Michelle’s work in governance, facilitation, and community engagement has been transformative. Her mentoring sessions have empowered participants, fostering growth, collaboration, and confidence. ​ Michelle’s approachable and adaptable style ensures every session is impactful and leaves a lasting impression. ​ WAITOC/ATWA and the businesses she has supported have greatly benefited from her creative problem-solving, professionalism, and commitment to community development. Michelle’s passion for economic empowerment and cultural preservation is evident in every project. We are grateful for her contributions and look forward to continued success together."

    Neville Meyer | Product Development Coordindator

    Amangu Country Geraldton Ofice

  • Michelle is an incredibly unique and valuable team member, able to bring her gifts of intuition and insight, as well as her incredible wealth of knowledge of business.  She has been working with our Australian based Holistic wellness business, Soma Mystica, which trains practitioners and teachers internationally, for 18 months.  In that time, Michelle has proven to be an asset to the business, supporting in managing the financial side of the business, as well as being able to provide clear intuitive guidance on the direction of the business in times of need.

    Sigourney Weldon 

    Founder of Soma Mystica 

  • “I’ve known Michelle Essex for nearly 10 years. I’ve seen her grow into this beautiful, amazing young lady who knows what she wants. When committed to a task, she will follow through with compassion and high expectations with great achievements. Michelle is amazing and respectful, and I would recommend her with open arms”

    Rachael Mallard

    Nanda Community Member