Michele Okimura is the author of Dancing With Father and the forthcoming Brave Purpose (2027). She is the founder and Executive Director of Releasing Generations, a Hawai'i-based nonprofit equipping young people to live with courage and purpose. Through workshops, speaking, and her Wisdom Flows blog, she helps audiences uncover their authentic calling and live it boldly. Based on O'ahu, she has been recognized by the State of Hawai'i and the City and County of Honolulu for her community work.