What is Mike Michelini Up To Now - Aug 31 - Sept 6, 2025
Mike is Alive and Vibe Coding!
A few of you have reached out, concerned about my silence over the past few days. Rest assured, I’m alive and well! I’ve been deeply immersed in “vibe coding” mode, pouring my heart into building projects. The creative floodgates are open, and I’m thrilled to bring the ideas in my head to life without needing endless Google Docs filled with specifications, screenshots, and arrows.
What’s Mike Building?
Some of you are curious about what I’m working on—maybe it’s time for a new series alongside these weekly “Now” updates! The biggest project right now is RegardingWork Game, part of a broader portfolio of ideas still in the “vibe code” phase. Stay tuned for more details!
Last Week’s Raffle Winners
Katrina here, stepping in for Mike, our vibe-coding maestro! We gave away four $25 Amazon gift cards in last week’s raffle. Congratulations to our lucky winners:
- Winner 1 (TBD)
- Winner 2 (TBD)
- Winner 3 (TBD)
- Winner 4 (TBD)
Check your email for a message from Sally on our team with your claim codes. If you run into any issues, let us know in the app!
Want to win this week’s prize? Sign up and engage at now.mikesblog.com!
Back to you, Mike!
What’s Happening This Week
Last week, I clocked 14–16 hour workdays, and I’m planning the same for this week. My goal is to share some exciting new products in next week’s update, though I’m keeping a few surprises under wraps for the Cross Border Summit. I always love unveiling something special at the event!
Cross Border Summit Updates
We’ve made a bold move and removed the agenda from the Cross Border Summit public website. Tomer Rabinovich, one of our amazing speakers and a fellow ecommerce community builder, suggested we focus on the strength of our six successful conferences and our lineup of top experts (check out the speaker page) rather than stressing over a detailed agenda months in advance. This shift has freed us up to create some truly innovative concepts for the event!
We’re also already planning Cross Border Summit 2026! Yes, we’re three months out from this year’s event, but the momentum is strong, and we’re excited to scale our community even further next year.
Programming Everything
My current mission is to build systems for every problem I encounter. No more messy Google Docs or spreadsheets—my goal is to eliminate spreadsheets entirely by creating streamlined, tech-driven solutions.
Thought of the Week
Every single day counts. The recent passing of my Aunt Barbara—my condolences to my cousin Alicia—reminded me of the importance of making every moment matter. She joins her husband, my Uncle Bill, who is also dearly missed. Inspired by this, I’ve upgraded my AliveFor.com website with my new coding skills. Check it out to see my life timer—I’m over 50% through my journey, with so much more to accomplish. Expect some exciting hardware developments from this app as I continue to hone my tech skills. Sign up for free and create your own timer!
Rest in Peace Aunt Barbara
Engage With These Mike’s Blog Now Cards (And Get a Chance to Win!)
Looking to participate in this week’s Now raffle? These are the cards we will be looking for upvotes (or down), and comments. Engage to enter, good luck, and see you on now.mikesblog.com!
Vibe Coding
Mike’s diving deep into vibe coding, building projects straight from his imagination. Share your thoughts on his coding journey!
RegardingWork Game
The RegardingWork Game is Mike’s biggest project yet. What do you think it could be? Comment and let us know!
Cross Border Summit 2025
No agenda, just surprises! What are you excited about for this year’s Summit? Share your ideas!
Cross Border Summit 2026
Planning for 2026 is underway! What do you want to see at next year’s event? Drop your suggestions!
Programming Everything
Mike’s mission to eliminate spreadsheets with tech solutions is on! What processes would you automate? Share your thoughts!
AliveFor.com
Check out Mike’s upgraded AliveFor.com and create your own life timer. What’s your take on this project?
Video Script: What is Mike Michelini Up To Now - Aug 31 - Sept 6, 2025
Opening Scene: [Mike at his desk, coding intensely, upbeat music playing]
Mike: Hey everyone, Mike Michelini here with your weekly “What is Mike Up To Now” update for August 31 to September 6, 2025! I’m alive and well, despite a few concerned messages about my silence. I’ve been in full-on vibe coding mode, and let me tell you, the creative floodgates are open! No more 20-page Google Docs with arrows and screenshots—I’m building straight from my head.
Scene Transition: [Show snippets of code or project sketches, include vibe coding image: https://static2.mikesblog.com/vibecoding.jpg\]
Mike: You’re probably wondering, “What’s Mike building?” Well, the big one is RegardingWork Game, part of a portfolio of projects still in vibe code mode. Maybe we’ll start a new series to dive deeper into these—let me know what you think!
Scene: [Cut to Katrina, smiling, holding a list]
Katrina: Mike, you vibe coder, you! I’ve got your back. Last week, we gave away four $25 Amazon gift cards in our raffle. Here are the lucky winners: [List winners—pause for on-screen text: Winner 1, Winner 2, Winner 3, Winner 4]. Check your email for claim codes from Sally, or reach out in the app if you need help.
Katrina: Want to win this week’s prize? Sign up and engage at now.mikesblog.com! Back to you, Mike!
Scene: [Back to Mike, standing in front of a Cross Border Summit banner]
Mike: This week, I’m putting in 14–16 hour days again, working on some exciting products. I’m keeping a few surprises for the Cross Border Summit—can’t wait to share them there! Speaking of the Summit, we’ve removed the agenda from the website. Our friend and speaker Tomer Rabinovich gave me some great advice: focus on our track record of six amazing conferences and our stellar speaker lineup. Trust me, we’re cooking up something special!
Scene: [Show planning notes or a calendar for 2026]
Mike: We’re also planning Cross Border Summit 2026 already—yes, before 2025 even happens! The momentum is unreal, and we’re ready to scale our community. Plus, I’m on a mission to program solutions for every problem I face. No more spreadsheets, just clean, tech-driven systems.
Scene: [Somber tone, Mike reflecting, show image of Aunt Barbara: https://static2.mikesblog.com/auntbarbara.jpg\]
Mike: My thought of the week: every day counts. The recent passing of my Aunt Barbara—my condolences to Alicia—reminded me to make every moment matter. Rest in Peace, Aunt Barbara. She joins her husband, my Uncle Bill, who is also dearly missed. Inspired by this, I’ve upgraded AliveFor.com with my new coding skills. Check out my life timer and the new widget I’ve added—sign up for free to create your own!
Scene: [Show AliveFor widget: iframe with src=“https://alivefor.com/michelini?embed=1&size=banner&style=death”\]
Mike: Want to get involved? Head to now.mikesblog.com to engage with our weekly cards—upvote, downvote, or comment to enter our raffle!
Closing Scene: [Mike smiling, motivational music]
Mike: That’s it for this week. Stay motivated, stay inspired, and take small steps every day to progress. We all have off days—don’t stress! See you next week!
Outro: [Text on screen: Subscribe, visit mikesblog.com/now, and join us at Cross Border Summit!]