Michelle Rae
My writing is rooted in reflection as both a mirror and a movement—an invitation to pause, look inward, and see yourself with a clarity that everyday life often blurs. I write to help others recognize patterns, shift their mindset, and come back to themselves with honesty and intention. I believe healing begins when you stop shrinking to be accepted and start honoring what you need in real time.
My message is simple: your voice matters, your healing matters, and choosing yourself is not selfish—it’s necessary. So much of what we search for lives within us already; the answers we chase often sit quietly in our own hearts, waiting for us to trust what we feel. My work encourages readers to listen to that inner voice—the one that knows when something no longer fits, when something needs to change, and when it’s time to return to who they are at their core.
My work is shaped by the belief that real change begins with accountability—naming what you’ve carried, owning the choices that shaped you, and recognizing where you’ve abandoned your own needs along the way. I encourage readers to approach these truths with honesty and courage, and to understand that returning to their own truth is an act of strength. In that grounded space of clarity and self‑care, the way forward becomes unmistakably clear.
• Franklin University- M.B.A.
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to God, to my mother, and to the life experiences that shaped the woman I am today.
My faith has always been my foundation, and my mother nurtured that faith long before I understood its power. She strengthened my belief that I could achieve anything I set my mind to.
Life has also been one of my greatest teachers. Experience has taught me humility, perspective, and compassion. I’ve learned to extend grace rather than judgment, knowing that people’s choices are often shaped by circumstances we may never see.
These influences shape how I show up today—with intention, empathy, and perspective—guided by faith, grounded in truth, and committed to growth.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received is to choose work you believe in and commit to it fully. That guidance continues to shape how I approach my writing—with intention, discipline, and a commitment to creating work that resonates with readers and encourages growth and change.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
The advice I would offer is:
1) Always trust that small still voice within you and never wait for permission or validation to pursue what you know you're called to do.
2) Give yourself the grace to make mistakes, to learn, and to grow. Every season will reveal something meaningful about who you are and who you’re becoming.
3) Honor your values and create the space you need to grow without limitations.
Locations
Author, Creator of Scarlet Love Notes
Charlotte, NC 28202