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I wear all the hats. Yes, even books apparently! I I wear all the hats. Yes, even books apparently! I’d be making National Hat Day proud today (yes, it’s a thing.) While I normally opt for a wide brimmed chic straw number, quite often I’m wearing every hat humanly possible. 
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I don’t know about you but I’ve learned that there are times in our lives when we have a lot on our plates, we wear ALL the hats. At the moment, I’m a daughter, caregiver, coach, solopreneur, part-time barista (hey, even Marie Forleo waited tables while building her empire!), friend, cat mama, motivator, inspirer of souls, visionary, alchemist and creator.
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But even though that may seem like a lot, the lesson I’ve learned is heart over hustle. In fact, I loathe the very term hustle. I do things in my time and my way.  Slowly and heartfully is better in my books.
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What are some of the hats you’ve worn in your life (either real or metaphorical is good with me)?
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P.s. I love Eugenia Kim and Rag and Bone hats. I covet the EK and own an R&B.
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In case you’re feeling down about your life stor In case you’re feeling down about your life story or the failures you’ve had….every piece of you is beautiful ~ even the flaws. They are your story ~ find strength and beauty in your flaws.
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Hi there! I’m Michelle. 👋🏻 ⁣ Let me tell Hi there! I’m Michelle. 👋🏻
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Let me tell you a bit about myself while dreaming about being in Hawaii on this cold, -10 degree day in Canada. 🥶 At least the sun’s out! (Forever the optimist.)
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Most people tell me I’m confident and charismatic, so it’s always a shock when I tell them, “I’m an Introvert!.”
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I protect my quiet time, value beauty and luxury like a typical Taurus and I’m an empath and highly-sensitive which means I feel things VERY deeply. I cry just about every time a character dies in a movie (I often get “Why are you crying?”).
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I was divorced 10 years ago. Lost my job 5 years ago and have been on a journey of intense personal growth ever since.
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I dream of living in Hawaii and Paris. Not at the same time of course! I love the ocean but also love the energy of a big city.
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I’ve lived in Canada all my life - hello super cold winters! But I adore travelling and exploring new places, so pre-covid I’d likely already be on a plane to somewhere warm.
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I regularly worry about everything that’s going on the world. It breaks my heart when I hear of people needlessly dying, inequality and injustice of any kind, and when I witness people not living up to who they truly could be.
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I’m everyone’s personal cheerleader. I’m always the one motivating others to stop putting themselves down, inspiring them to think bigger, see life from a different perspective, and trying to help them achieve whatever it is they want most. I’m a nurturer of souls. 💖
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I believe honesty is the best policy and I believe in the power a great dress and heels holds.
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I’d love to know more about you! Share it below! 👇🏻
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Who’s ready for 2021? I’m starting the year br Who’s ready for 2021? I’m starting the year breaking rules! Two words for my word of the year. 🤣
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PHOENIX RISING is the vibe for 2021. It’s about transformation, reinvention, and CHANGE.
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Are you ready? Let’s create massive change together in 2021. 🚀 
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Merry Christmas Gorgeous!! 🎄Two of the MOST IMP Merry Christmas Gorgeous!! 🎄Two of the MOST IMPORTANT Christmas traditions I follow every year?
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SLOW DOWN and SIMPLICITY.
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Well, aside from taking time to bake shortbread cookies and roast a duck for Christmas Eve dinner of course!
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Part of slowing down means NO SOCIAL MEDIA over the holidays. No ifs, ands or buts. No exceptions. My family receives my undivided attention and I indulge in some much needed self-care over the holidays.
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From my family to yours - MERRY CHRISTMAS! I hope Santa brings you all your heart desires and that you have a safe Christmas.
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I’ll be back in the New Year.
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You are amazing. You are beautiful. You are powerful. You are capable of so much.
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