Michelle Sklar is a media and marketing maven

That's right, I know more than one smart person! Next up, find out what Michelle Sklar, one of my best friends is up to:

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Sarah: What do you do all day?
Michelle: Many things! I am the Director of Marketing and PR, Europe, for Poynt Corporation.  I am the online video host for Techvibes video programming.  I serve on two boards and one committee.  The Board positions are with Digital Alberta and the Missing Children Society of Canada; I am on the Steering Committee for TEDxYYC.

Sarah: How did you arrive at where you are today?
Michelle: I have been an entrepreneur my entire professional career.  I am passionate about innovation and social change.  I have been in online broadcasting as host, producer and business development, where I have been able to build a broad network of people, gain a unique and comprehensive understanding of digital media, emerging technologies and business models.  I turned a corner on my career... pulled a lot of my skills together and fashioned them into what I am doing now.

Sarah: Is this what you thought you would be doing when you were in school?
Michelle: No, I wanted to be a lawyer! 

Sarah: What is your favorite part of what you do? 
Michelle: Working with people, being around innovation and creativity.  I am a builder and a connector, and I am to do that with all of the activities I am involved with.

Sarah: ...and the other side of that, what is the most annoying part of what you do? 
Michelle: Navigating bureaucracy - I am an action oriented person and not all that patient! 

Sarah: What gets you out of bed every morning?
Michelle: I love my job - my team, the industry and what we do are exceptional and I am so excited to be a part of building out this company. I am thrilled to be serving on the boards and engaged in other community based activities - I have lot's of energy, and I love being an agent of change, a builder and a connector.

If you would like to know more, you can follow Michelle on Twitter. You can also read/watch some of her interviews on Techvibes and Technorati.