Page 267 - The 'X' Zone Directory of Who's Who : 2014 Edition

$" 3 4 )(" %+" -)+0 )# $)4, $) ... /1)("!%+" -)+0 2 )(("&& "!% )'* (0 '%&-)( (- +%) ( ! ... +"& ' + )' Merchandise : M.A. Payton books (The Left Side coop also includes a number of other coop partners— cards, gifts, handmade jewellery / sacred tools) Awards : * ”Adventures of a Mainstream Metaphysical Mom...” * Nominated Finalist of Best Self Help/Biographical Book category, 2003 COVR Visionary Award, Coalition of Visionary Resources Trade Association, International New Age Trade Show ”Birth Mix Patterns... and their effects on the Past, Present and Future” * Nominated Finalist of Best General Interest/How to Book category, 2006 COVR Visionary Award, Coalition of Visionary Resources Trade Association, International New Age Trade Show Bio : To survive a childhood household with alcohol, drug, mental, and physical abuse, at an early age Michelle learned to read situations quickly. Today, her work revolves around effective, open, clear communication. It alleviates the perception that people are complex, rather communication challenges are a result of people creating and perceiving complexity. Her knowing is that when we embrace, and love, who we are, we create healthy boundaries. We then achieve a lifetime of experiences that flow with grace, and elegance. Michelle is a multiple award-winning author and has written a variety of books— Adventures of a Mainstream Metaphysical Mom, Soul”utions, and Birth Mix Patterns series. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Cincinnati in Communication Arts; Is trained in Hypnotherapy by masters like Brian Weiss; Is a licensed Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™ and Communication Skills Specialist (from The Performance Institute of NLP); Has studied Astrology, Numerology, and Birth Order leading her to create her Birth Mix Patterns process. Michelle has touched people world-wide as a sought after radio guest; as a writer for numerous regional and national publications; with empowering one-on-one sessions and as a workshop leader; and as owner and operator of an international wholesale company called The Left Side which is known for its thousands of quality body, mind, spirit-focused products and services. Michelle is an accomplished national brand marketing professional for over 20 years resulting in extensive advertising, marketing, research, writing and business building background. She, her husband and life partner since 1982, and three children currently reside in Columbus, Ohio. []