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Roots & Wings


Yes, I Want to Win
That longing used to make me uncomfortable. Somewhere along the way, humility got tangled up with pretending you do not want the big thing, the loud thing, the shiny thing. But ambition, when it is rooted in purpose, is not arrogance. It is honesty.
Michelle Farley
Sep 163 min read


How Walking 3-4 Miles a Day Rewired My Creativity (and My Life)| Michelle Elaine
Michelle Farley stretching before a 3-mile walk to boost energy and spark creativity. It started with a single mile.On my walking pad....
Michelle Farley
Aug 114 min read


Why This Summer I’m Choosing to Stop Waiting for Permission
Thirteen years of marriage is symbolized by lace—a material known for its intricate beauty, and the kind of care it takes to last. And maybe that’s what makes this season feel so significant: I’ve learned that the same patience, creativity, and faith it takes to nurture a relationship… is what it takes to nurture a dream.
Michelle Farley
Jun 203 min read


In the Quiet Hours: A Life Becoming | Creative Essays on Growth and Healing
I used to tuck my victories into smaller and smaller pockets,
worried that joy would weigh too heavy in the wrong hands.
Michelle Farley
Apr 282 min read


How I made a short film in under 32 hours with nothing but an idea, an iPhone, and a little creative nerve.
At 43, I know what it means to put your dreams on pause. Not because you stopped believing—but because life asked you to prioritize...
Michelle Farley
Apr 222 min read


When Creativity Feels Blocked: A Personal Story on Burnout & Reset
I'm learning this season isn’t about performance. It's about posture. Maybe I’m not here to produce—but to listen.
Michelle Farley
Mar 253 min read


The Urgency of Rest: How Black Women Can Reclaim Health and Joy in 2025
A Love Song to the Weary Ones She rise, she run, she give, she go. And somewhere between duty and daylight, she forgets herself. She says...
Michelle Farley
Feb 204 min read


11 Ways to Build a Business That Serves, Solves, and Shapes Futures
God’s timing is perfect, and no government or corporation holds more power than a community.
Michelle Farley
Jan 284 min read


Creativity and Resilience in 2025: Leadership, Growth, and Grace
Life's weight feels heavy in 2025, but I'm stepping forward with creativity, purpose, and grace.
Michelle Farley
Jan 233 min read


Life Lately in the Final Stretch of 2024
Life Lately: Fall Reflections, Creative Wins, and What’s on the Horizon for 2025 The last time I sat down to write here, it was October...
Michelle Farley
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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