Michelle Vandepas from GracePoint Publishing recently attended the Frankfurt Book Fair and will be sharing her takeaways and thoughts on the changes shaping today’s publishing world.

Michelle Vandepas is a publishing consultant, business strategist, and TEDx speaker who helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs and thought leaders bring their ideas to life. As co-founder of GracePoint Publishing, she has guided thousands of authors in aligning their message, mission, and business through more than 150 published book. With over 25 years of experience in entrepreneurship and conscious leadership, Michelle blends practical business strategy with soulful insight. Her signature philosophy, Divine & Dangerous, empowers individuals to lead boldly while staying grounded in authenticity and purpose. She teaches that true success isn’t about endless hustle—it’s about clarity, alignment, and courage. Michelle’s TEDx talk, “In Honor of Procrastination,” redefines procrastination as a sign of misalignment rather than failure, inspiring audiences to trust their timing and creativity. Known for her humor, warmth, and down-to-earth wisdom, she brings refreshing honesty to every stage and conversation. When she’s not mentoring authors or speaking, Michelle enjoys life in the Colorado mountains with her family, 40 goldfish, and the occasional visiting bear.