Testimonials
A satisfied client is the best business strategy of all.
Discover what clients say about the exceptional work Bee Young Communications and Marketing is doing for them. In addition, as a testament to her style of work and passion, Michelle Young earns the praise of the successful people she has worked with and for across her broad background.
"Michelle assisted us with both the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Award and the CalHOPE Courage Award. Michelle consistently demonstrated an outstanding ability to strategize and execute compelling paid social media campaigns, showcasing an understanding of various platforms and the latest trends. Her deep understanding of collegiate athletics was a real plus as well. I am confident that Michelle Young will bring value to any project or team, and I endorse her potential for success."
Doug Drotman, Client
Owner, Drotman Communications
“As a consultant specializing in public speaking and executive communication skills, Michelle has a proven track record of helping individuals develop confidence and engaging delivery in public speaking engagements. Her approach with our team was comprehensive, focusing on practical tips such as practicing and preparing, knowing the audience, organizing material effectively, using humor and effective body language, and utilizing audiovisual aids wisely. Her ability to help us improve our delivery was fantastic. We hired her to help us with a major bid presentation – one that we were proud to call and tell her we won. I encourage you to consider her services as a valuable investment for personal and professional development. She was informative and entertaining - a real pleasure to work with!”
Doug Hambrecht, Client
Vice President at Infrastructure Consulting and Engineering
“Michelle will do anything it takes to support your vision, whether that means answering phone calls at her own dinner party or advising you to make the hard but correct decision. She will go above and beyond while also making sure you are doing your best work. Plus, her thank you notes and networking skills are top notch.”
Susanne McDonald
Actress
“Michelle has been instrumental in helping us grow our business and expand our reach through our social media channels. Her assistance in search engine optimization, branding and executing on consistent messaging has been so helpful so we can focus on our core business of real estate. Michelle is simply the best!”
Jaime Lynn Jones and Julie Cassel, Client
Founders, JJ Team Homes
"In a rapidly changing world, Michelle provides steady guidance on new communications trends and establishes effective strategies to elevate a client's public relations efforts. Her curious personality and creative mind help her develop the perfect plan for maximum marketability. I enthusiastically recommend her!”
Jeff Mitchell
Director of Athletics, Ball State University
“We are fortunate to have Michelle lead our social media activation, as she brings a first-class approach to content creation and strategy. Her knowledge and passion of social media has elevated the level by which we operate. She is an idea machine and constantly adds value to everything we do by implementing fresh thinking and more efficient processes. Michelle is truly a professional with integrity and a “can-do” spirit.”
Eric Oberman, Client
President, Naismith Trophy
“I have worked with Michelle for a few years now and she doesn’t disappoint. She is passionate about social media marketing. She’s creative, has great follow through and will dig in and do whatever it takes to get the job done. If you’re looking for someone to lead your social media marketing, it's worth contacting Bee Young Comms.”
Nancy Wallace, Client
Director of Marketing and Development, Peninsula Building Materials
“Michelle combines a wonderful mix of positive energy, communication acumen, and valuable experience within the sports/public relations world. During our work with her, not only have we seen a spike in our marketing efforts, she has also elevated our awareness through her deep thinking and analyzing of our business. Add all that into someone who has a high level of pride in what she does, Michelle is a no brainer for anyone looking to elevate their external marketing efforts.”
Jimmy Bean, Client
Co-President, Boost Treadmills
“Michelle is not only full of energy and brilliant ideas, but she also knows how to execute. I had the honor of presenting alongside Michelle at a national social media marketing conference. It was a joy to collaborate with her and build off of her enthusiasm. She is a rockstar!”
Kelly Bennett
Social Media Manager, University of Cincinnati
"Michelle is helping our company with all things content. We were in desperate need of someone with some real estate knowledge to help our company produce content on a regular basis. She is amazing and works really hard to provide our company with everything we need! If you are looking to expand your online presence and expand your marketing efforts, Michelle is your gal!"
Rochelle Pool, Client
Director of Marketing, Capital Rivers Commercial
"Thank you for such an outstanding video/audience engagement training session. My mind was stuck on a traditional session, mostly because I could never have expected such a vibrant presentation. Michelle and Susanne broke the mold. They both made it memorable and nontraditional, and exciting. I never knew what they were going to do next. I may have been a little shocked but looking back now with the realization that we needed to be shocked!"
Janet Gillis, Client
Communications and Marketing, USF College of Engineering
“Michelle was the PR Director when I attended Santa Clara University and played Division I basketball. It was through her mentorship that I found my love for broadcasting. She had the unique ability to provide me with the right guidance, emotional support and wisdom. She saw beyond the basketball star and provided me with opportunities to nurture a passion of mine off the court by creating “Long Walks With Jared.” She is amazing!”
Jared Brownridge
Professional Basketball Player, Talk-show Host, Santa Clara ‘17
“Michelle has been such an asset to Rising Coaches. She helped us organize our assets and then created a marketing campaign that resulted in a significant boost in revenue. All of this while creating genuine relationships with our entire team.”
Adam Gordon, Client
Vice President | Renaissance Search & Consulting || former CEO, Rising Coaches
“I have relied on Michelle Young’s expertise in both media strategy and execution for over a dozen years. She knows this industry inside and out, which has kept her at the cutting edge of this dynamic and ever-evolving field. Her passion for the work, the people involved and the cause is precisely what you hope for in a media partner. When crafting media strategy she is unafraid of being bold in her vision. She delivered results well beyond my expectations. I am happy to endorse her for any person or firm seeking a more prominent profile in this increasingly challenging media environment.”
Dan Coonan
Author of Presidential Spirits | President/CEO, ECAC
"Michelle enthusiastically created a new website for my boutique law practice. She listened to my needs from the outset. She was instrumental in writing content and working behind the scenes to get the website designed and then up and running. This website is already helping me further market my business - something Michelle is advising me on as well."
Lisa Anne Haidermota, Client
Estate Planning Attorney
"Michelle is one of my touchstones when I need to kickstart a new flow of ideas. She’s thoughtful, creative, funny, a fantastic motivator and a great team player. But perhaps most importantly, she’s a reliable friend who comes up with the goods - the ones you asked for, and then some!"
Karin Helmstaedt, Client
Anchor at Deutsche Welle TV
“As I transitioned from collegiate All-American to US Olympian to Fashion Expert and Social Media influencer, Michelle has been there every step of the way. Her work ethic is second to none. How else does a Hammer thrower (have you even heard of it?) get into Sports Illustrated, on the front page of the New York Times and photographed by Annie Leibovitz and Richard Schatz?
She is innovative, creative and responsive to the evolving needs of my brand and media trends. I am confident her strategic approach in developing fresh ideas will continue to increase my brand visibility and social media presence.”
Dawn Ellerbe
Olympian and Social Media Influencer
“For more than a decade, I have worked with Michelle in my job as a television journalist. Her content pitches are creative and current and encompass everything from behind the scenes sports stories to COVID-19 experts.”
Marybeth Jacoby
News Director at WVLT
"Michelle brings to you a personality that is responsive and creative. She takes project management to another level and she worked well with each of us to craft content that is uniquely us. She helped my partners and I update outdated content and important case studies in a very short amount of time. Her attention to detail is second to none. We're already thinking of other ways to collaborate with her - she is that good."
Brett Weber, Client
Senior Vice President, Kidder Mathews
“Michelle has an extraordinary way of bringing out the best in people. She knows exactly what to do to help you individually in a completely customizable way. She is a tenacious individual who is a pleasure to work with!”
Dr. Sarah Obican, Client
Division Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, USF Health
“I have been in college athletics for almost 20 years and Michelle Young is one of the best communicators, best innovators, and simply one of the best I have worked with. She has a great understanding of people and connects them to work in a united front. Her passion to help others is unparalleled and her work ethic is the high standard she holds for herself. Michelle Young is simply someone you want to learn from.”
Dustin Kerns
Head Basketball Coach, Appalachian State
“We were fortunate to be able to work with Michelle when we came to the University of South Carolina 20 years ago and still keep in touch to this day. We have always valued her opinions, insight and expertise. With her creative energy and initiative, she has a great ability to see opportunities when they arise and bring new ideas to the table. She always does well to combine this with all of her experience into an effective action plan.”
Shelley and Jamie Smith
University of South Carolina Women’s Soccer
“I am indebted to Michelle for her relentless work, incredible creativity and knowledge in rebuilding my brand; shifting away from a 30 year career and into a new profession. It was evident from the start that she genuinely cares about me and my success. I appreciate her sensitive, but straight forward approach - she isn’t afraid to ask the tough questions. She delivered incredible content to provoke real change. Working with Michelle gives me a clear direction and the confidence to progress forward both in life and in my career.”
Jon Wallace
JW Consulting
"I've worked with Michelle on multiple projects ranging including brand strategy, social media campaigns and communications tactics since 2013. She's an expert in her craft and puts all of her energy and resources into anything she takes on. Michelle is as genuine and hardworking as anyone you'll come into contact with. I'm also grateful to call Michelle a great friend too. Anyone that hasn't worked with Michelle before would say the same thing after their very first project together."
Brandon Rosenthal, Client
Assistant Coach, Santa Cruz Warriors