From the Saddle to the Showroom: How My Horses Shape the Way I Lead
There’s something about a Midwest summer that makes everything feel a little brighter, a little more possible. And last weekend at the Traverse City Horse Show, surrounded by early mornings, fresh air, and a string of spectacular horses, I was reminded why I do what I...
Behind the Wedding in Italy: Black & White Moments, Full-Color Memories
Italy, always. 🇮🇹 This summer, our team at Michelle Durpetti Events had the immense privilege of producing a wedding for a very special couple, Kit & Vinny, it was an extraordinary multi-day celebration in Florence, Tuscany. But as is often the case in our world...
What To Do In Florence: Travel Guide
What To Do In Florence: Shopping, Dining, Relaxing & Exploring ✔️ Palazzo Gucci & Massimo Bottura’s Gucci Osteria – Home to one-of-a-kind Gucci pieces that can only be found here, Palazzo Gucci is a must for fashion lovers. Right next door, Gucci Osteria by...
Leadership, Legacy, and Why I Believe Women Build Great Companies
I was honored to be featured recently in Authority Magazine for their series, “5 Reasons Why Women Build Great Companies,” by Vanessa Ogle. The experience gave me an opportunity to pause and reflect on a few of the most meaningful parts of my journey — the values that...
Love, Leadership & Letting It Flow: A Real Conversation with My Husband Collin Pierson
This year marks 18 years of Michelle Durpetti Events — and in celebrating that milestone, I wanted to create space for more real conversations around what it actually takes to build something meaningful: a business, a brand, and a life you love. Managing Marriage,...
Honoring My Father’s Legacy: A Scholarship for the Next Generation of Italian American Leaders
Gene & Georgetti recently had the incredible honor of sponsoring a 2025 scholarship in memory of my father, Tony Durpetti – a proud Italian American, passionate advocate for education, and the heart and soul of our family and Gene & Georgetti. ...
Paws, Prosecco, and Purpose: PAWS Chicago Benefit🐾
2025 River North Design District Pup Crawl & Cat Walk As someone who spends her days immersed in beautiful design, thoughtful celebration, and community connection, it’s always a joy when all three come together for a great cause — especially one as close to my...
Uniting Cities, Advancing Cancer Care: 2025 Lynn Sage Symposium Opportunity
The 2025 Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium is happening this October, and I’m thrilled to announce an extraordinary global education opportunity tied to it! As a proud committee member of the Milan Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, I’m honored to...
Turning Grief Into Gold: A Conversation That Matters
There are moments in life when we pause and recognize just how important certain conversations really are. This is one of those moments. This week, I’m honored to share something truly special with you—a brand-new episode on my YouTube channel that feels like the most...
