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Roots & Wings


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


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


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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