Michele Wilson
Founder of
Coffee with Contractors and Cocktails with Contractors
Coffee with Contractors and Cocktails with ContractorsIn this Women in Construction Week edition of CO Pod, we’re joined by Michele Wilson, a seasoned General Contractor and passionate homeowner advocate dedicated to making residential renovations smoother, smarter, and more predictable. Through meticulous planning, budgeting, and logistics, Michele helps homeowners navigate the renovation process with confidence and clarity.
Beyond her contracting work, Michele is the founder of Coffee with Contractors® and Cocktails with Contractors®, two impact‑driven community platforms that bring together homeowners, contractors, and industry partners to connect, educate, and elevate the renovation experience.
In this episode, Michele shares how she’s disrupting the construction industry with community and class, her strategies for protecting homeowners during projects, and her perspective on where women fit into the future of residential construction.
Episode Highlights
Michelle shares how growing up with a master electrician father shaped her early understanding of construction and led her into the industry.
Michelle explains her mission to bring more transparency, authenticity, and collaboration to an industry that often lacks communication.
What started as a small networking idea quickly turned into a thriving community event series connecting trades, contractors, and industry leaders.
Michelle shares real examples of relationships, referrals, and business growth that came directly from her contractor networking events.
A candid conversation about women in construction, breaking old stereotypes, and creating more opportunities for the next generation.
Key questions Kristina asks clients to align design with lifestyle, business needs, and project goals.
Common misconceptions about residential construction—from unrealistic renovation budgets to rigid timelines—get debunked.
Michelle teases an upcoming industry initiative coming to Raleigh that could reshape collaboration between contractors, architects, and designers.
