My name’s Michell, and the most important thing to know about me is that I write from the heart.
I find myself compelled to write about the quiet battles we fight behind closed doors—the tender, messy, often-overlooked parts of being human. Whether I’m unpacking pain, self-worth, identity, or joy, my words are an offering: rooted in lived experience, sharpened by reflection, and shared in service of those trying to heal, grow, and feel more seen. If you’ve ever felt like too much and not enough all at once, you’ll feel at home here.
My publication, Love Lives Here, is rooted in the belief that healing happens in relationship—not in isolation, but in community with people who can hold space for your full humanity. It's built on the understanding that individual struggles are often systemic problems requiring both personal work and collective change, and that love isn't just a feeling but a practice of showing up authentically in a world designed to make us shrink. It's driven by the belief that growth happens through our willingness to be human, together.
If you’re a free subscriber, expect a new essay from me (most) Wednesdays.
If you’re a paid subscriber, look out for my monthly workshops. I am a writer, but I’m also a storytelling coach and business strategist with a decade of real world experience.
The workshop series that I’m preparing to host right now is called EMBODIED AUTHENTICITY: creating with purpose in a distracted world.
We start in August!
This is a 10-part workshop series for creative entrepreneurs ready to break free from algorithmic pressure, create work that matters deeply to them, and win on their own terms.
It is the culmination of what I've learned through my own healing journey, 10+ years of creating content, and a lifetime of turning personal struggles into stories that help others find their path forward.
Each monthly session builds upon the previous, moving participants from understanding their authentic voice to embodying it across platforms, transforming their personal experiences into purposeful creative work, and establishing sustainable creative rhythms that honor their natural cycles.
My intention is to create a means by which I can teach impactfully, keep prices accessible so anyone can join, and sustain my writing career in an ethical manner.
I'd love to welcome you into this new community, at the subscription model price point of $6.99/month or $60/year.
