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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Finding Your Purpose is the Real Plot Twist
We live in a world that tells us to chase success, to follow the money. But that’s not what life is about.
Michelle Farley
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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Mornings That Matter: How I’m Taking Control of My Time and My Life
But here’s the thing: I don’t want to blend in. I’m not here to play by the old rules. I’m here to rewrite them.
Michelle Farley
Aug 21, 20242 min read
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Getting Out of My Head and Into the Creative Feedback Process
This week has been a whirlwind of stepping out of my comfort zone and seeking feedback from people who matter. Sometimes, hearing from peers
Michelle Farley
Jul 26, 20243 min read
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The Balancing Act: Family, Career, and Creative Chaos
Balancing a 9-5 job, a creative business, wifely duties, and motherhood. Some days, I’m just trying not to drown in the sea of tasks.
Michelle Farley
Jul 16, 20242 min read
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