Testimonials
Workshop:
Anti-Racism: Going Beyond the Labels.
“I really liked the metaphors. They helped me think about how I encounter racism daily or am racist myself daily. I also think the 6 steps were very helpful as a way of thinking how much work there is to do to continue working toward being personally anti racist. And that it's very hard to keep moving forward through these steps, easier to stagnate on a step, and even easier to regress.
- Andrew
“This was another powerful and thought-provoking experience from Michelle. I love the ways in which she creatively brings us into challenging topics, especially the art pieces. I also appreciate the openness she brings - as she herself pointed out, bringing awareness to yourself allows others to bring awareness of themselves. "Liberation is contagious." Yes, yes, and yes.”
- Brynne
“Michelle's workshops make the world a better place. Thank you to Michelle for creating community and holding space to discuss the topics that are not discussed enough. I am walking away from the Anti-racism: Going Beyond the Labels workshop with a full heart and a refreshed awareness for the weeds of racism that are tangled within our institutions, programming, and systems. Michelle's workshops and community have been a touchstone as I continuously work through the steps to anti-racism. Thank you, thank you!”
- Sara G
“I highly recommend any workshop with Michelle Emmanuelle. At her Going Beyond the Labels anti-racism workshop, she creates an inclusive, interactive, and safe space that feels conversational while delivering learning objectives. I left the workshop having had the opportunity to reflect on my choice to participate in protests for the very first time in 2020, along with a clear personal action plan for moving forward in the commitment to dismantling the institutions and systems throughout which racism is woven.”
- Marisa L
“This intimate gathering was both heartbreaking and insightful. I feel armed with action steps that feel safe and approachable for me and my family.”
- A.O.
“Many anti-racist workshops are very intellectual and academic. This approach to discussing racism felt very healing.”
- K.T.
Wellness Workshops
“Michelle’s warm and friendly personality makes her a captivating speaker as well as an engaging motivator. Her words inspire me to take action while reassuring me that I am supported. Michelle especially encourages conversation and dialogue, and she has motivated me to start conversations within my own community. I am forever grateful for the diverse community of supportive people Michelle has cultivated.”
— Nirel R.
“Michelle delivers her content in a way that is fierce and also inviting, creating space to listen, be vulnerable, take accountability, learn, and grow.”
— Zoe E.
“Going into Michelle's workshop, I was feeling very stuck… I was even hesitant to sign up for the series Recess for Resilience because I didn't want to fail at practicing joy and have that be one more thing that I was struggling with. However, as the 3 part workshop series progressed, I began to feel lighter. I was able to identify all the little things that make me happy and practice more gratitude. I gained a deeper understanding of the psychology behind joy, positive thinking, and developing healthy habits. By the time the last workshop ended, I realized that I was even breathing easier. Because I was allowing myself to experience joy, I was letting go of many of the tension I was holding onto both physically and mentally.
Michelle's workshop was so necessary for my healing process during a difficult period of my life. The shift in perspective that I gained from attending has truly been life-changing. I have been able to incorporate many tools that keep me more playful, happier, inspired, and ultimately healthier. Not only did Recess for Resilience help me ground myself, but it was also so fun to share joy with others and witness the things that make all of us happy. I can't recommend this workshop series enough!”
— Renee D.
“Michelle's Recess for Resilience workshop series was a welcome and necessary reprieve from the heaviness of this challenging year. Michelle thoughtfully guided us through playful practices and exploration, encouraging us to be childlike and free. I felt lighter with a renewed sense of joy and hope, as well as a deeper connection with myself and the group she brought together.”
— Estee F.
“Michelle delivered an amazing and impactful presentation that left me in deep thought and ready for action.”
— Kristen V.
“Michelle is a down-to-earth and inspiring teacher, coach, and speaker. In her Recess for Resilience workshops, she guided me in exploring simple, everyday ways to access moments of joy and to challenge my perspective. She weaves together creative activities, personal reflection, and group games to create very interactive, yet introspective experiences (and virtually over Zoom no less!). She grounds the experiential in science without turning the workshop into a lecture. Michelle sprinkles every interaction with a profound mixture of gravity and play. I left every workshop with a new tool in my personal toolkit and a little more spring in my step.”
— Emily H.
“Michelle is intelligent, kind, and creative. She teaches from a safe and compassionate space. She is dedicated to creating real change in this world and I learned so much from her so that I too, can cultivate a more loving space for BIPOC and LGBTQUIA communities. I am so grateful to have virtually met her!”
— Madeleine B
“Michelle's work in the wellness and yoga sphere is phenomenal. She walks the walk! She's authentic and kind, and also speaks with courage and candor. Her ideas for sustainability are creative and compelling. I'm so grateful that I've had the opportunity to attend her workshop.”
— Ashely H.
“Michelle is a remarkable force. She is intelligent, insightful, and inspiring. Her teachings are something I am extremely grateful for and I look forward to learning more from her.”
— Kristen
Coaching
“As an executive, wife and mother, self-care, stress management and balance were much needed in my life. Michelle's insightful and unique program is not only very personalized, but she has an intuitive sense on how best to support her clients. …Her background as a dancer and yoga instructor gives her an edge on supporting others to connect deeply in their bodies.”
— Sylvie r., Director of Human Resources
“I never realized how valuable Life Coaching could be. I always figured I was a smart and successful person and didn’t need a Coach. Recently I experienced some extra challenging times. With Michelle’s help, I plowed right through an issue I had been stuck on for years. Afterwards, I felt like a huge burden had been lifted off of my shoulders, and I was able to move forward.
She is an active listener and uniquely able to distill what she has heard into critical insight. Michelle was great at asking the right questions to help me to see things differently. She’s not only an extraordinary coach but also an exceptional human being. I believe that Michelle was meant to be a coach. I find myself often thinking about her words, remembering them and acting upon them. Count yourself lucky to work with her.”
— Marko C., Producer And Project Manager
“I was always left with so many wonderful insights after her sessions that definitely supported me in making wiser choices regarding my wellness… I can safely say that you will not find a program as uniquely designed as this one! Michelle is a rare gem!”