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...
by Michael Leach | Jun 19, 2015 | Work
Anyone who knows me has learned to accept the fact that I thrive with a lot of irons in the fire. Like so many creative types and entrepreneurs, there are certainly times where I feel like I’m simply trying to keep my head above water, but I love the hustle of it all....