Rising Stars: Meet Michelle Flowers of I’m a Traveling Artist

Today we’d like to introduce you to Michelle Flowers

Hi Michelle, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I am a professional healing artist,Holistic Practitioner and Coach because I wanted to live a more authentic life that feels good to me. I no longer wanted to continue to live in the way that I was living so I decided to transform my life. I was diagnosed as being bipolar and major depression and was on medication for it for 13 years. I was miserable with life while outwardly wearing a brave face. I was suicidal, severly overweight, stressed out. I felt purposeless and was very unhappy. One day in April 2017, I woke up and decided I was not going to take antidepressants anymore and was going to find a way to heal naturally.
Aside from my mental diagnosis I used to be sick all the time and in and out of the doctors office and hospital. I didn’t feel well. I was living a life that I hated and wasn’t mine.
I began an epic healing journey of self discovery. I Learned to regulate my moods and make healthier lifestyle choices holistically. From this I was able to transform myself from the inside out. I built a freer, healthier, happier version of me. I collected quite the tool kit along the way. My main tools to help heal my body and spirit were Reiki, mindfulness, play healing, Exploration and naturopathic health. Through this I was able to lose over 100 lbs, stay off of medication, manage my stress levels, live a life with more joy and purpose.
Career wise I’ve done quite a lot.
I have been a professional photographer since 2006 where I’ve worked with museums, brands, artists and publications creating dynamic soul filled imagery.
I have been making jewelry for others since 2014. Where u specialize in reiki infused jewelry that is not only lightweight but it has therapeutic properties for its wearer. My clients have been cancer patients or people who want to feel better about themselves. My jewelry has helped make them feel better. My jewelry, photography and face are currently on exhibition at the Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC until August.
Aside from the creative works i
I have been a partner in my mothers law firm since 2011. I learned about the judicial system as well as advocating for others which led me to a career in entertainment business management where I helped advise and guide and transform the careers of my favorite artists.
In 2017 I became reiki attuned and in 2019 I became a reiki master teacher. With this work I not only transformed my own life but I am able to help others transform their own lives, as well.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The road hasn’t been easy at all. I had to push through many challenges internally and externally. When you make the decision to change yourself it’s like the universe will challenge to see if this is truly something you really want. Between the past 2 years I persevered through many life shifts. Health issues, breakups both romantic and platonic, betrayal, 3 car accidents that left me with a concussion and torn shoulder, houselessness, job and income loss, and most recently the unexpected death of my Mother on March 1st.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a Creative Healing Professional. I Specialize in Holistic Healing, with a focus in Healing Arts, Coaching and Empowerment.
My Reiki infused photography sessions are infused with a deep connection—leading to soulful portraits.

My reiki infused jewelry is lightweight hypoallergenic, whimsical and moody. I refer to my pieces as being creative distractions and are meant to be medicine for the melancholy. Most of the pieces I make are 1 of 1 with the intention for the wearer to not only look good but feel good.

As a spiritual guide, I find immense joy in helping others discover their inner strength and potential, creating a life of purpose and fulfillment.

What matters most to you?
What is most important to Me is
Freedom, creativity, self expression, good health, love, peace of mind, knowledge, Exploration and being able to show up for myself and those I love means alot to me.
I’ve been through and perservered through alot. I am
grateful I don’t look like what I’ve been through. I’ve decided while I am still here on earth I’m going to continue to bet on myself and create pockets of joy in whatever I do. I delight in knowing I lived life on my terms.

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Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.meeshthegreat.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meeshthegreat
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meeshflowers/
• Twitter: https://x.com/Meeshthegreat
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TH-qWbYJticzpSvJr2yDQ