Coffee Talk with Vanessa Michelle

Coffee Talk with Vanessa Michelle | Change is Among Us

July 9th, 2020

by Vanessa Michelle Change Is Among Us! Ignite: to cause a powerful emotion or reaction; to give force or energy to something. This word came to me early Sunday morning. I had two sips of... Read More...

Coffee Talk with Vanessa Michelle | How I almost sold out to hopelessness

April 2nd, 2020

by Vanessa Michelle Worry limits the human experience. Stress doesn't resolve anything. Fear is a distraction. Hopelessness cripples productivity. I know this might sound cute and cliche, but fo... Read More...

Coffee Talk with Vanessa Michelle | Don't Over-Promise And Under-Deliver

December 30th, 2019

by Vanessa Michelle Settling into the new year is going to be quite an adjustment. One thing is certain, though: I'm making a goal not to make goals this year. Yep, thatʼs right, I said it: No goals in 2020... Read More...

Coffee Talk with Vanessa Michelle | What are you willing to sacrifice?

November 26th, 2019

by Vanessa Michelle The City of Akron paid tribute to Sherice Y. Thompson on Nov. 8, 2019. This day will go down in history as a day of love, legacy, and generosity. Signed and sealed by the Mayor himself. ... Read More...

Coffee Talk with Vanessa Michelle | ‘Every next level of your life will demand a different you’

October 28th, 2019

by Vanessa Michelle The next level of your life will demand a different you, a different me. During one of my early morning work sessions at the Mustard Seed Cafe in Highland Square, I came across thi... Read More...

Coffee Talk with Vanessa Michelle | Discipline is the remedy for procrastination and guilt

September 23rd, 2019

by Vanessa Michelle Over the past two months, discipline has been an ongoing theme for me — mostly due to the fact that my task list has been getting longer. The more I have to do, the more I tend to procr... Read More...

Coffee Talk with Vanessa Michelle | You’re not selling out if you keep your 9 to 5

August 12th, 2019

by Vanessa Michelle I just inhaled two more sips of my Ethiopian brew from Akron Coffee Roasters. I’m nervous to tackle this subject, but after several conversations with a few ‘friend-preneurs’ I think it’... Read More...

Coffee Talk with Vanessa Michelle | Are you flowing or just going?

June 20th, 2019

by Vanessa Michelle “To flow or not to flow” is a legit question. Are you flowing? Do you feel like an eagle soaring through your to-do list? Or are you more of a sloth, just dragging your way through the d... Read More...

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