Michelle Bang

Author of Sun & Ssukgat (forthcoming with Harper Design NA, Hachette UK, DuMont Germany, Grupo Planeta Spain, and Newton Compton Italy)

Michelle Bang is an award-winning eco-entrepreneur and Harvard Business School graduate. A New York City native who spent 16 years living in Asia, she draws on her deep cross-cultural experience to drive global social impact. She is the author of Sun & Ssukgat: The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness & Longevity (2025). The wellness guide chronicles her research into centuries-old traditions from Korea—a nation scientists project will lead global longevity charts by 2030—offering an eco-conscious journey toward a more balanced life.

Michelle is also the co-founder and founding CEO of The R Collective, a sustainable fashion brand that transforms high-end surplus materials into affordable luxury pieces. Beyond her work in circular fashion, she serves as a board director and founding member of several mission-driven organizations.

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