Originally from Austin, Texas, Michelle Fajkus has called Guatemala home since 2009. With a background in advertising, education, and retreat center management, she brings creativity, clarity, and care to her work as Communications Director for Somos Impact Travel and Retreat Manager at Bambu Guest House. A writer, editor, translator, and interpreter, Michelle is passionate about crafting meaningful stories that connect people across cultures. She is also a dedicated yogi and lifelong spiritual practitioner who has been leading intimate yoga retreats on the shores of Lake Atitlán since 2010. Through her words and presence, she helps create spaces for reflection, connection, and transformation, both online and on the mat.