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Lights, Camera, Appropriation—Part three of T.E.I.I.T.H
How many people can you name in the entertainment world? Are they white or black? Young or old? More like old Hollywood or modern...
Michaela Hayes
Aug 116 min read
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The Enemy Is In The House
Trauma. We’ve all been through it one way or another. If you’ve been on the internet, I bet your bottom dollar you’ve heard of...
Michaela Hayes
Aug 114 min read
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We’re Not Enemies, Just Being Distracted-Part four of T.E. I.I.T.H
Have you ever heard the saying that knowledge is power? Before I tell you the answer, you tell me what you think: is the statement true?...
Michaela Hayes
Aug 114 min read
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Togetherness is Everything-Part five of T.E.I.I.T.H
If you’ve been reading this blog series, I think it’s safe to say you’re catching on to the truth. They want you to comply, so they hide...
Michaela Hayes
Aug 113 min read
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White Supremacy Is Hurting America-Part two of T.E.I.I.T.H
I know religion can be a tender, even painful topic, especially Christianity. Some people don’t believe in the Bible or God at all....
Michaela Hayes
Aug 113 min read
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Imposter Syndrome Doesn’t care about your success, so I’m going to teach you How to Deal with it
How many books have you published, or songs have you released? Maybe you walked a certain number of fashion runways. And, even so, you...
Michaela Hayes
May 22 min read
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How to Create Art when Life doesn’t Slow Down
Do you have kids or maybe just a full house of family members? Maybe a demanding full-time job? Whatever obligation you’re committed to,...
Michaela Hayes
May 23 min read
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The Power Of Showing Up: Why Consistency Beats Perfection
Consistency matters, but is it hard for you to be consistent? Maybe you’re being too hard on yourself because what you created isn’t...
Michaela Hayes
May 22 min read
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Creative Discipline: How to Make Inspiration Show Up Daily
When someone says creative discipline, I know exactly what they mean. Maybe not the first, but If you’re in the creative industry, you...
Michaela Hayes
May 23 min read
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How to Create Compelling Characters
I could brag about how naturally character creation comes to me, but I’ll stay humble about it. What I will tell you is that this is my...
Michaela Hayes
May 23 min read
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How to Reignite Your Passion for Your Craft
There are so many discouraging things in this world, from draining family members to toxic co-workers you have to see almost every day....
Michaela Hayes
May 23 min read
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Protect Your Creative Spark
The first time I experienced burnout was five or six years ago. It was uncomfortable, but not unbearable. The second time, though? It...
Michaela Hayes
May 22 min read
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Your No is Sacred—Start Using It
If you’re a writer, did you choose traditional or self-publishing? Or maybe you finally landed that agent for the script that you were...
Michaela Hayes
May 23 min read
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Why Taking Breaks Will actually Make You a Better Creative
Are you pushing yourself? Did you push yourself in the past? I know I have. Pushing yourself becomes second nature. It gets ingrained in...
Michaela Hayes
May 22 min read
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How to Find Your Unique Voice in a Crowded World
As a creative, have you truly found your voice? Not the trendy one . Not the one that pleases others . But the voice feels like home . As...
Michaela Hayes
May 22 min read
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The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly: What Nobody tells You About Starting Something New
What are you starting? Is it a script? Is it your own publishing company? Have you handed over whatever you’ve been working on for...
Michaela Hayes
May 23 min read
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You’re Not Lazy—You’re Just Wounded: The Link Between Trauma and Creative Block
If you read my blog posts: From Burnout to Breakthrough: How To Protect Your Creative Spark and The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly: What...
Michaela Hayes
May 23 min read
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Comparison is the Thief of Joy—and Creativity
Life can be difficult when you compare yourself, or worse, you’re compared by others. It can be uncomfortable. It can even be draining....
Michaela Hayes
May 23 min read
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Plot Twists that Work: How to Surprise Without Losing the Story
This one is for the writers—yes, scriptwriters, too. Why? Because you play a critical role in adapting our stories for film or...
Michaela Hayes
May 23 min read
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How to Choose a Memorable Aesthetic for Your Brand
When you were little, did your teachers or parents ever ask what you wanted to be when you grew up? Do you remember your answer? I do. I...
Michaela Hayes
May 23 min read
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