The Refill
Black Women Deserve
As a Black woman it often feels like we are working hard and doing the work, while pushing up against resistance from others who perpetuate beliefs and expectations that we are no longer subscribing to and actively distancing ourselves from, in the name of our well-being. In this appreciation post/call to action I give voice to Black women who likely need all of these things but never asks for them, while outlining meaningful ways others can honor Black women daily.
7 Ways to Spring into Soul-Care
2023 hit the ground running. January came in like a tornado, February was over in the blink of an eye and March felt longer but still zoomed by. Somehow (howwww??!), April is already halfway over. Basically, Q1 was a blur and its time to reset with self-care: spring edition.
Why focus on self-care?
Self-care is important for everyone, however, we all know society holds women to standards, both in the home and at work, that are particularly detrimental to our health. For those who may question the necessity of self-care, I hope this sheds light on the need for it and organizations such as Kell’s Well who recognize the gaps in care and aspire to help fill them.
Self-Care is the Secret Sauce: How Self-Care Helped Me Thrive in the Busiest Season of My Life
Michaele dives into how she used self-care to thrive during one of the busiest, most transformational seasons of her life.
Don’t Let Them Break Your Soul: 12 Ways to Practice Self-Care at Work
As things transition back to in-person and more people are returning to the office, its important to remember or learn new ways to take care of yourself in the workplace. Long are the days where taking one vacation in 3 years is enough to maintain your well-being and manage stress related to work and life. Practicing these tips daily and during periods of high stress can really make a big difference in reducing anxiety, stress, and overwhelm.
As if Grad School Wasn’t Enough: Trauma of Money Method Certified
The Trauma of Money (TOM) is a unique online financial literacy program that brings together the psychology of trauma and scarcity and our relationship with money. The Trauma of Money Method (TOMM) is a compassionate approach, delivered through online training, that explores frameworks for healing collective and individual traumas to create financial safety and well-being.
From Wall Street to Wellness
Michaele provides a glimpse into her journey from Wall Street to Wellness.
There’s Power In Your Name: Kell’s Well Origin Story
Michaele provides context about the origins of the name “Kell’s Well”. The name came to her after visiting NC and spending time on her family’s land during the pandemic.
Reconnecting to Our Roots: The History of Self-Care
Self-care has morphed into a practice that is often individualistic, inaccessible, and expensive. Civil rights leaders and activists practiced self-care and community-care to combat negative effects of oppression, discrimination, and systemic racism in the medical field and throughout society. Kell’s Well is working to reconnect marginalized groups with the original intention and purpose of self-care.
A Love Letter to Black Women
Michaele shares both her dreams and frustrations that led her to create Kell’s Well. She recognizes and appreciates the sacrifices made by prior generations of women and envisions a future where such sacrifices are no longer necessary.