Michelle Pagano is a Content Creator for her brand "The Brew Babe," reaching over 30K followers worldwide. Michelle has succeeded in several sectors of the media industry over the 15 years and specializes in cider making, gluten-free brewing, and branding campaigns for the beverage industry.

Shortly after Michelle began homebrewing in 2008, she was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. She accommodated her new lifestyle by expanding her education on alternative fermentation (gluten-free, cider, kombucha, tepache, etc.).

She is a cider judge, award-winning cider maker, and public speaker for numerous industry associations, festivals, and workshops. Michelle is also a Certified Cider Professional (American Cider Association), Certified in Cider and Perry Production (Cornell AgriTech), and Certified in General Brewing (The Brewing Class).