Michelle Balconi is an author and speaker focused on connecting parents and children with economics. She wrote Let’s Chat About Economics, an illustrated book for families, with well-known economist Dr. Arthur Laffer using examples from her own family. Michelle frequently speaks with children, parents, grandparents and business leaders about how to incorporate economics into daily conversations to empower overall decision making. Before writing, Michelle worked in public relations for more than 15 years alongside technology companies and investors. Having been raised in Florida, Michelle and her family recently moved to Orange County after many years of living in Boston and Detroit.