Roots & Wings

I'm learning this season isn’t about performance. It's about posture. Maybe I’m not here to produce—but to listen.

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...

God’s timing is perfect, and no government or corporation holds more power than a community.

Raising an empath in turbulent times: How I teach my son to protect his peace and feel deeply without carrying the weight alone.

We live in a world that tells us to chase success, to follow the money. But that’s not what life is about.

A letter to my 20-something self on love, career, health, and finding strength through life’s unexpected challenges.

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.

I am not a list of tasks. I am not a human doing. I am a human being, and that is more than enough.

This week has been a whirlwind of stepping out of my comfort zone and seeking feedback from people who matter. Sometimes, hearing from peers

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.

This run marked my comeback, beautifully flawed and triumphantly imperfect as any first step back can be.

Silence has always been my sanctuary. In those quiet moments, I found solace, clarity, and purpose.

Do you ever look back on your life and find those pivotal moments that shape who you are today? Moments that teach you profound life...

The challenges faced by artists in the wake of these strikes are formidable, but so is the collective strength of our voices and the power.

Make this year your best yet!

Keke was oozing that "Mama has a life too" energy, and let me tell you, myself and countless others were here for it all!

Every pen stroke exposes a raw and unfiltered fragment of my soul. Writing is not just a task; it's an intimate expression of myself.

I just had the most incredible experience at the Essence Film Festival in New Orleans, and I couldn't wait to share it with you. It's...

And just like that, I'm 42 😎. Where? Mostly in my left knee and when my sciatica flares up 😫🤣, but seriously, I am feeling grateful...

Hey there, I'm Michelle, and I'd like to personally welcome you to The M.E. Lane—my very own creative digital haven. As a writer,...