Michelle Taylor Willis is the Founder and CEO of Gagnant Media. She is a proud graduate of the University of Florida, and an award-winning media executive, author, speaker, actress, and master strategist. A Florida native, she has four sons and resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Michelle has been recognized as one of the “Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Atlanta,” “Top 25 Most Extraordinary Atlantans,” and has made several “Top 100' ' lists in Georgia. Her business has also been recognized as “Outstanding Business of the Year.” Her publication, “SoFu Lifestyle,” has been awarded “Publication of the Year” three times in a row.Michelle's book, “Raising Significance: A Guide to Well-Rounded, Independent, and Confident Kids," was featured on the Tamron Hall Show.Michelle is the host of the “According to Michelle “ and “Black is the New Green.,” on streaming platforms. She also hosted the “According to Michelle,” radio show. Michelle is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and she coined and trademarked SoFu®, a term that represents the eight cities of South Fulton County in Atlanta in an effort to re-energize the predominantly Black area. Her tireless work in SoFu® earned her a city proclamation declaring February 18th, 2021 as Michelle Taylor Willis Day in the City of South Fulton. Additionally, she has received a resolution from the state of Georgia,, and a proclamation as “Outstanding Georgia Citizen'' from Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.

Senator Lester Jackson and Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan recognized November 18, 2021 as Michelle Taylor Willis Day in the state of Georgia at the Capital for the work she’s done in the business and birth communities Michelle currently serves on the Atlanta Fulton Library Foundation and Aerotropolis Atlanta boards, and is the past Secretary for the Morris Brown College Foundation, past President of a United Way Advisory, and past president of Theatre du Reve boards of directors Michelle recently made her independent film debut in 2022, and received the “Emerging Star for Best Actress” award for 2023 from the Radio and Records Organization. Michelle is exploring a career in acting, and is building her tv, film, and theater credits.