In this deeply honest conversation, Michelle sits down with artist Courtney Griffin to explore the quiet, seismic shift of becoming a mother for the first time. Together, they speak to the invisible threads connecting us to our maternal lineage—the mother line—and how our ancestors whisper through our creative work, even (and especially) when the work is slow, messy, or unseen.

Courtney shares her transition from full-time artist and entrepreneur to new motherhood: the shedding of schedules, stepping away from Instagram, and redefining success without urgency. They talk about the pressure of productivity in a culture obsessed with output, and how soulful artist emails can be acts of devotion, not marketing.

This episode is a love letter to the ones who feel unseen in their motherhood. A reminder that this moment is not forever. That age is not something to fear but a deepening of voice, of purpose. And that our creative lives are not linear, not a race—but a rhythm we learn to trust.

Whether you’re in the thick of new motherhood, reimagining your creative path, or simply craving a more human conversation about art and life—this one is for you.

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