FROM SCARRED TO SOVEREIGN: MY JOURNEY

I didn’t always feel powerful.

For years, I wore the mask of the strong one,the doer, the achiever, the caretaker.

I built a beloved business from scratch. I raised a family. I kept it all together… on the outside.

But inside? I carried scars. Scars from old wounds, silent expectations, inherited pain, and the deep ache of never quite feeling “enough”.

Eventually, something cracked open, and I stopped running. I turned toward the parts of myself I had abandoned. The younger me. The sensitive one. The woman who was tired of holding it all alone.

That’s when I began truly healing, not by fixing myself, but by “coming home to myself.”

✨ What I Believe

Healing isn’t linear, it’s a spiral that gently brings us back to the parts of ourselves we’re ready to love. The body holds stories the mind forgot, and in its wisdom, it always tells the truth. Boundaries are acts of self-love. They’re not walls, but sacred edges that say, I matter. You were never too much. You were simply taught to take up less.
Now, you get to return to your full expression.

Your scars aren’t shameful, they’re sacred imprints of resilience, transformation, and becoming.

“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.”
— Rumi

🎓 Professional Training

  • Certified Adult Chair® Life Coach
    Trained in emotional regulation, inner child healing, and adult self-leadership using a grounded, compassionate framework.

  • Somatic Integration & Trauma Recovery
    Specialized training focused on nervous system regulation, body awareness, and healing emotional trauma stored in the body.

  • Graduate of the Inner MBA - Level 1, Level 2
    A 9-month program in conscious leadership, emotional intelligence, and mindful business practices. Taught by spiritual teachers, CEOs, and Ivy League faculty.

💼 Entrepreneurial Leadership

  • 30+ Years as Founder & CEO
    I built and scaled a nationally recognized Canadian food brand from the ground up, leading through creativity, vision, and tenacity.

  • Flagship Retail Experience
    Created and ran a 3,000 sq. ft. retail and café space in Toronto’s Distillery District, combining customer experience, innovation, and community.

  • Business Mentorship & Team Culture
    Known for creating emotionally intelligent teams and mentoring women in leadership with a balance of structure and soul.

💫 Specialties & Areas of Focus

  • Life transitions and identity reinvention

  • Codependency recovery and boundary work

  • Emotional intelligence and intuitive leadership

  • Trauma-aware coaching for women in business and caregiving roles

  • Inner child integration and soul-aligned transformation

🌿 Core Philosophy

I bring my lived experience into every session, meeting you where you are at with empathy, clarity, compassion and truth.
My approach blends strategy with soul, and intuition with structure. It’s trauma-aware, emotionally grounded, and always aligned with your sovereignty.

This is sacred work, and I’m here to walk it with you.

Together, we will move through the challenges, reconnect with your true self, and build a life rooted in purpose, clarity and self-trust.

Certified Life & Somatic Coach

Specializing in Woman’s Empowerment, Trauma Healing & Life Transitions

Certifications

The Inner MBA was a nine-month journey in conscious leadership, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness. It helped me deepen how I show up for myself and for the women I support.

Through teachings from spiritual leaders, business visionaries, and professors, I learned to lead with more clarity, compassion, and purpose. This work now lives in every session I hold, supporting my clients in creating real change, rooted in self-trust and soul-aligned action.

Making positive changes in your life can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone.

I'm here to provide you with the guidance, motivation, and accountability you need to achieve your goals.

  • "Michelle - thank you for creating a safe space for me to be able to share my struggles with you. I loved what you said about there being no oxygen, and how the lack of oxygen was probably keeping me stuck. Our session was insightful and also very difficult for me as well to go back to a painful time - thank you for taking the journey with me."

    - Christina

  • “What I appreciate most about Michelle is her ability to combine empathy and understanding with accountability and action. She doesn't just listen and offer advice - she also holds me accountable for taking action towards my goals and celebrating my progress along the way.”

    -Susi

  • "I cannot recommend Michelle enough! She is a truly gifted business and life coach who has helped me transform my mindset, overcome my limiting beliefs, and achieve my goals in both my personal and professional life.”

    -Cheryl

  • "Thank you Michelle for a great coaching session. We had such a good discussion about my business and my role. After the session, I felt empowered and confident that I am now moving forward in a way that sets me up for success. I feel validated and ready to tackle the next steps."

    - Amanda

EMBARKING ON A JOURNEY OF PERSONAL AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Individual growth involves personal development, while spiritual growth involves nurturing your connection with something higher and greater than yourself. Both paths require dedication, focus, and faith, and I'm here to assist you in discovering those qualities within yourself.

You've arrived at the perfect place to take the next step in your journey towards growth and fulfillment. Let's work together to identify the areas where you'd like to grow and develop, and create a plan to help you get there.