Michelle Saahene is a cultural strategist and global storyteller who moves at the intersection of purpose and pleasure. Whether curating high-impact gatherings or capturing the soul of a city through travel, she connects brands, creatives, and change-makers across the diaspora.
Michelle’s cultural engagements span from Africa to the Americas in pursuit of a global community.
Women’s Wellness Retreat
Michelle hosts wellness retreats at the renowned boutique hotel, Jnane Tamsna, in Marrakech, Morocco. Apply here for the next retreat happening March 16-21, 2026: Time to Tend: A Restorative Retreat for Women of Impact. Step away from the demands of impact-driven leadership and step into a sanctuary of rest, reflection, and renewal.
AfreArte
Michelle is the Director of Cultural Events and Engagement at AfreArte in Panama, where she curates high-level experiences that amplify Afro-descendant creativity. Bridging cultural diplomacy and tourism, she brings together artists, curators, and leaders from Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean to foster creative exchange, economic opportunity, and global connection.
The Diaspora Salon
Michelle is the Community Engagement Director for The Diaspora Salon at the renowned Jnane Tamsna, Morocco’s only Black woman-owned hotel. The Diaspora Salon convenes people of African descent, Africans, and allies from around the world for Afro-futuristic conversations that shape the future of the continent and build meaningful global connections.
