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An interdisciplinary practice that spans collage, clay, creative storytelling, and community engagement. 

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Amazon Design Community      Nordstrom         Michigan Public Radio     COTS Detroit   

— MAYA ANGELOU

You can't use up creativity. The more you use it, the more you have."

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As founder of Nourish—a creative studio for learning by doing—she designs experiences that invite people to reconnect with themselves, to find each other, and try something new.

A student of Black American history, Michaela is also the creator of Black Her Stories (BHS), a platform that celebrates the creative power of Black women. Through a podcast, essays, and gatherings, BHS uplifts narratives that stir the radical imagination and explore liberatory ways Black communities care for one another and Mother Earth.

Meet Michaela

Art historian, facilitator, and interdisciplinary artist who works across clay, collage, and place-based storytelling. 

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A cohort-based course that blends art history and a community-based studio practice with the creative medium of collage. 



Courses

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Organizational strategy and community engagement for social-sector partners and innovation industries.


Consulting

Strategy

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Work With Me

Creative facilitation for teams and leaders ready to take a break from “how we’ve always done things”


Workshops

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Collage, ceramic, and fiber commissions for collectors and clients alike.


Custom Work

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Black Her Stories

Black Her Stories (BHS) is a living archive that elevates the impact of Black women's leadership. Through storytelling and soulful gatherings, BHS provides an ancestral space to build relationships and share knowledge.

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Special Projects

Hungry for creative inspiration?

Letters, prompts, and practices — for stretching your own creativity and reimagining how we show up for each other.