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Clarity Is Dangerous: Discernment vs. Judgment
When talking about this, people usually get angry because you’re pointing out something they didn’t want to face yet or at all. But dare I say, this blog post is important. Sure, almost every single one of my blogs is important, but this one is like the spine of the body. Your body can’t function without the spine. Trust me when I say, sometimes I can slip up. I’m an emotional person—I’ve been called a crybaby for how emotional I can get. I’m talking, crying over random anima
Michaela Hayes
Jan 123 min read
How Horror Misrepresents Mental Health: A Critical Look at Ed Gein
There are many who misunderstand the mental health community, and it’s because the entertainment industry creates films and series that could be harmful. Don't get me wrong--I love an entertaining series, especially when it's on the romantic or thrilling side, but when gore or anything that can make me even slightly queasy—turn it off immediately. I just spent over an hour and a half watching Monster: The Ed Gein Story. It was just one episode and minimal research, but I gath
Michaela Hayes
Dec 22, 20254 min read
The Real Game of Power: How We’re Being Played
Unite—does this word sound familiar? If you said yes, it’s because it’s in the name of our beautiful country…or our country that was once beautiful. That’s at least what they want you to believe. I don’t want you to think this country doesn’t have its perks, because it does—it’s just smaller than the disadvantages we’re being given by a country that is supposed to be the land of the free. There are even songs about the United States of America being the land of the free…but i
Michaela Hayes
Dec 15, 20255 min read
Why are You Letting Them Win?
Do you want to know my inspiration to write this blog post? I saw about four or five TikTok videos (yes, I have TikTok) explaining how they went to the African American Museum because they’re erasing our history. At first, I was devastated. “How could they do such a thing?” “Why are they so hellbent on hurting us?” Then I thought, “Why the hell are we giving up?” Listen, I understand it comes to a point. We’re tired of fighting. We get the same results over and over again. We
Michaela Hayes
Dec 15, 20254 min read
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 11, 20256 min read
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 11, 20254 min read
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 11, 20254 min read
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 11, 20253 min read
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 11, 20253 min read
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 2, 20252 min read
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 2, 20253 min read
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 2, 20252 min read
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 2, 20253 min read
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 2, 20253 min read
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 2, 20253 min read
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 2, 20252 min read
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 2, 20253 min read
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 2, 20252 min read
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 2, 20252 min read
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 2, 20253 min read
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