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Roots & Wings


Living in a Way That Does Not Invite No | Intentional Living
The most painful no is not the one spoken by the world.
It’s the one we quietly earn by refusing to prepare for the life we say we want.
Michelle Farley
Jan 93 min read


When Dreaming Starts to Cost More
Dreaming gets harder. Not because we lose imagination, but because we gain context. We know the cost now.
Michelle Farley
Dec 12, 20253 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 11, 20254 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 20, 20253 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 25, 20253 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 20, 20254 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 28, 20254 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 23, 20253 min read


Oooh, Child: Raising an Empath in Tumultuous Times
Raising an empath in turbulent times: How I teach my son to protect his peace and feel deeply without carrying the weight alone.
Michelle Farley
Oct 29, 20243 min read


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


From Confusion to Confidence: A Letter to My 20-Something Self
A letter to my 20-something self on love, career, health, and finding strength through life’s unexpected challenges.
Michelle Farley
Oct 2, 20243 min read


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


My Value Isn’t Tied to My Task List: A Love Letter to Myself
I am not a list of tasks. I am not a human doing. I am a human being, and that is more than enough.
Michelle Farley
Aug 9, 20242 min read


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


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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