Most people try to hide the fact they fall asleep at work.
I turned it into a bestselling book, a speaking career, and a multimillion-dollar business.
I’m Michelle Weger: international speaker, bestselling author of Don’t Snooze Your Dreams, and founder of Venture Creative Collective, where we build stunning websites and automate businesses in a single day. Yes, really. One day.
I live with narcolepsy, which means I’ve mastered the art of getting big things done in small windows—and I teach others how to do the same.
My keynote talks, podcast interviews, and book aren’t just about chronic illness or disability. They’re about bold action, resilience, and what happens when you stop waiting for the perfect conditions to chase your goals.
I’ve spoken on stages across North America, been on tv shows featured by CBC and AMI Network, and even my dog’s fan club (yes, she’s a Great Dane, yes, she’s a service dog, and yes, she has a bigger following than I do).
If you’re looking for a speaker who brings heart, humour, and hard-earned strategies to the stage, I’m your person.
“I had to start my own business if I wanted to be successful.”
Starting her own business was not only a goal for me, it was necessary. Having been diagnosed with narcolepsy in my early twenties, I knew that I couldn’t keep up with a normal nine-to-five job.
“You don’t get a restful sleep,” she says. “It’s like if you stayed up for 48 hours straight and then tried to do your normal workday.“
Most people with narcolepsy are either underemployed or unemployed. If I wanted success, I knew I would have to build it myself.
My business, Venture Creative Collective, has been operating successfully since 2012. I am passionate about offering a flexible work environment, recognizing the importance of such flexibility for my team, as well as myself.
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Active Advocate
Alongside my professional endeavors, I serve as a co-founder of the Narcolepsy Awareness Programs and Services, Canada’s first Narcolepsy not-for-profit organization.
Additionally, I initiated the Entrepreneurs with Chronic Illnesses, Disorders, and Disabilities group, a platform I established to support fellow business owners facing similar challenges.
A Truly Motivational Speaker
“Michelle uses her position to spread awareness and uplift others through many speaking events and podcast appearances.With a genuine commitment to making a difference, she shares her experiences as a woman in business with a disability, to show that those similar to her can not only survive, but thrive!
Her engaging keynote talks and podcast appearences educate and inspire countless listeners, while fostering a more inclusive business community. Michelle embodies the spirit of resilience and inclusivity, proving that with determination, one can achieve greatness and give back to the world.”
Super dynamic. Very unique messaging. Absolutely fantastic presence.
The spacing and cadence of the whole thing was bang on, really draws you in. I remembered her speech above the others I listened to.