Who Am I?
Hi, I’m Brandi McMichael, formerly Shigley—new name, same Brandi.
Designer. Dreamer. Doer.
Rooted in faith. Driven by purpose.
From being abandoned at birth in the Philippines…
to building a life of creativity, community, and calling in Denver—
my journey has been a wild concoction of fun, love, heard times, and adventure!
I married Patrick—my sidekick and our neighborhood’s architect-extraordinaire—, and together we’re crafting a life that reflects love, hope, and a little bit of holy mischief.
In 1999, I made my first handbag with my business b.shigley designs.
That small act sparked a life of fashion, storytelling, and bringing ideas to life—whether on the runway, at community events, or across kitchen tables with people chasing their dreams.
I founded Fashion Denver to lift up local designers.
Now, 21 years later, it’s still going strong—with a fresh wind of purpose behind it.
I believe in:
✨ Faith over fear
🎨 Creativity with impact
❤️ Stories that heal and bring people together
🙌 Being a bridge from hopelessness to hope
Whether I’m producing CreativeMornings / Denver, parking cars while praying for strangers, or crafting runway collections made from thrifted seat covers, it’s all Kingdom work to me.
With faith, love, and a little creativity—we can build something beautiful.
Want the whole story?
From a tiny start in the Philippines to the Paris Opera stage, my journey’s been stitched with faith, creativity, and community.
Emcee | Speaker | Storyteller
From runway shows to gala stages, the best events are the ones where energy flows, connections spark, and every guest feels part of something special. Whether it’s a packed fashion week, a room of entrepreneurs, or a neighborhood celebration, the heart of the work is creating moments that inspire and bring people together.
