by Michael Leach | Aug 6, 2015 | Work
“How are you doing these days Michael?” This question posed by a barista at my favorite coffee shop where I bang out my daily writing sessions was a heavy one. “I’m just grinding Emily. Staying gritty and grinding through.” It clearly wasn’t the response she was...
by Michael Leach | Jul 31, 2015 | Life
How many of you remember your first taste of heartbreak? By the time we reach the tender age of ten, most of us have experienced some form of loss. My daughter experienced her first big blow when she was five years old. With one discussion, unbeknownst to her, the...
by Michael Leach | Jul 24, 2015 | Life
Tears streamed down my cheek as I sat, my seven year old on my lap, watching my wife and father break down camp. We are all dealt cards in life. That’s the mystery of the journey. When things are good, life can seem pretty sweet. But what do we do when we’re dealt...
by Michael Leach | Jul 9, 2015 | Life, Work
The life of those breaking out of the box in pursuit of creative endeavors often feels like a rollercoaster, at least in the beginning. No matter the project, taking the path less traveled is sure to create moments of angst, fear and doubt. The longer we walk the...
by Michael Leach | Jul 6, 2015 | Work
Photo by Bridget Braun. I don’t know about you, but recapturing my creative flow on Monday mornings can represent a daunting task. One of the challenges of going at it alone as a self-employed creative is keeping the momentum going. In the typical 9-5 world it’s not...
