About Michelle Valentine

About Michelle Valentine

TV Host – Producer – Author – Speaker – Artist

Overview

Michelle Valentine is an accomplished TV Host, Producer, Author, Speaker, and Artist with over 25 years of experience in media and entertainment. She is the creator and host of Love Eat Travel with Michelle Valentine, an educational travel TV series airing on PBS member stations nationwide. Her work spans television, publishing, public speaking, and the arts, all centered around a passion for storytelling, culture, and human connection.

Early Life and Education

A native of Detroit, Michigan, Michelle Valentine earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Wayne State University. Her academic background in human behavior serves as the foundation for her ability to connect with audiences and craft impactful narratives.

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Television Career

Michelle Valentine’s television journey began in her teens with Michelle’s Craft Show on Omnicom Cablevision. She later launched The Michelle Valentine Show with Time Warner Communications, a lifestyle talk show that aired for seven seasons and reached over 1 million households across Florida. The show remains in syndication today.

She also hosted and produced the award-winning Offstage rock music series and the Michigan Shopping Network. Through her company, Michelle Valentine Media, she has developed national TV series, commercials, and digital content across industries including hospitality and fashion.

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Love Eat Travel with Michelle Valentine

Michelle Valentine is the visionary behind Love Eat Travel with Michelle Valentine, a travel series exploring the history, culture, food, and people of destinations across the U.S. airing on PBS member stations and streams on PBS.org and the PBS Passport app. It reflects Michelle Valentine’s long-standing love of travel, education, and connecting with others through media.

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Writing and Publishing

Michelle Valentine is the author of How to Find Love Online, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. She wrote the widely read Dear Michelle Valentine advice column and contributed the World Travels with Michelle Valentine blog to the Orlando Sentinel, documenting her adventures across 25 countries.

She has been featured in hundreds of newspapers, magazines, radio shows, and TV news segments and welcomes continued media opportunities.

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Speaking Engagements

A respected speaker, Michelle Valentine continues to present engaging seminars aboard Royal Caribbean, Princess, and Celebrity cruise lines. She also regularly speaks at international events, festivals, and conventions, where she shares her insights on psychology, business, the arts, and travel. Her presentations are known for being both educational and inspiring, drawing from her diverse background in media, travel, and personal development.

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Art and Design

Michelle Valentine is also a visual artist, with paintings displayed in the Orlando Museum of Art and Florida galleries. Her art now extends into fashion through her exclusive line of artistic travel bags, which feature her original designs.

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Social Media and Audience Engagement

With over 100,000 followers across her platforms, Michelle Valentine maintains an active digital presence. She shares behind-the-scenes content from Love Eat Travel, personal travel stories, and lifestyle inspiration, building a devoted community of fans and followers.

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⭐ Key Achievements

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan

Television Career

  • Creator, Host & Producer of Love Eat Travel with Michelle Valentine, broadcasting nationally on PBS member stations and streaming via PBS.org and the PBS Passport app

  • Host & Producer of The Michelle Valentine Show (7 seasons / 46 episodes), currently airing nationwide

  • Producer of television programs including the award-winning Offstage, Michelle’s Craft Show, and Michigan Shopping Network

  • CEO of Michelle Valentine Media, producing national TV series, commercials, infomercials, and multimedia content

Writing & Publications

  • Author of How to Find Love Online (available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble)

  • Published writer of over 200 Dear Michelle Valentine advice columns

  • Travel blogger for World Travels with Michelle Valentine in the Orlando Sentinel

Speaking Engagements

Artist and Art Advocate

Social Media Influence

Travel & Cultural Exploration

  • Traveled to 25+ countries and thousands of cities

  • Adventured through glacier-trekking in Alaska, 4-wheeling in the deserts of Egypt, and more

  • Passionate about connecting with diverse cultures and sharing authentic travel stories

Inspiring a New Generation

Through Love Eat Travel with Michelle Valentine and her lifelong body of work, Michelle Valentine strives to inspire audiences to explore the world, embrace new cultures, and live vibrant, connected lives. From launching her first cable TV show as a teenager to reaching a national PBS audience, her journey is a testament to vision, perseverance, and a deep love for storytelling.

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