Michele Mischler was born and raised in Bern until age 15 when her family moved to Montreal. She studied political science but in her early 20s moved to New York City where she eventually landed a gig writing for fashion magazines–a job which sparked her love affair with journalism. Fashion was fun but a little frivolous for her tastes, so she returned to Canada and completed her grad degree in journalism. She produced several documentaries and worked at the CBC before taking a reporting job in Halifax with Global Television. Now she’s thrilled to be back in her home country where she’ll finally be able to put her language skills in French, German and Swiss German to good use. Michele produces and hosts Your Space and Health Matters.

michele.mischler@worldradio.ch
direct: +41 22 708 74 49

What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?
When I was five my mother told me, “Don’t touch the stove, it’s hot.” I didn’t take her advice and burned my hand quite badly.

Mantra
Don’t take life so seriously, you won´t get out of it alive anyway!

Why are you in media?
Because I was too squeamish to go to med school.

Why Switzerland?
It’s home, this is where I grew up and it was time to come back.

Who do you want to be when you grow up?
Oprah Winfrey

What do you love most about Switzerland?
The food, the mountains, the fact that it’s in the middle of Europe

What do you love to do in your down time?
Sleep, eat chocolate.

Favorite expression you’ve learned since you’ve been in Switzerland?
Du bisch puzt und gschtraelt (you’re cleaned and combed)

What is your favorite word in English?
Conundrum. I love how it sounds and I love the meaning.