From education to PR to sales, spin instructor to trivia host, ghostwriting to food blogging, restaurant management to fine dining, teaching to coaching—let’s just say, I have *seen* some stuff.
I’ve worn many hats, navigated countless roles, and learned one thing for sure: fulfillment isn’t found in chasing more.
From education to PR to sales, spin instructor to trivia host, ghostwriting to food blogging, restaurant management to fine dining, teaching to coaching—let’s just say, I have *seen* some stuff.
I’ve worn many hats, navigated countless roles, and learned one thing for sure: fulfillment isn’t found in chasing more.
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I was born and then I met Barbie & Polly Pocket and all was right in my world.
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Post-pandemic restaurant management was A LOT. I was working 60+ hours a week, laying it on thick for everyone, entertaining diners at the highest level. I thought this is what I wanted. Turns out a massive burnout had other plans for me.
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Started working in restaurants and hospitality…and I fell in love with all of it
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Graduated university with a Bachelors of Education, moved to London, UK to teach grade 1 full time!
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Moved from managing one of the busiest fast casual restaurants in Montreal to entering the fine dining scene as a hostess - yes from management to entry level. Have to learn from the bottom up.
Spent my burnout year “off” teaching spin full time, which I loved, but I felt the world around me telling me to grow up - so I decided to go out and search for a “real job” in sales.
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I hated it. Everything about the 9-5 office computer life was not for me. My alarm bells were screeching at full volume for me to run and so I ran back into the loving arms of restaurants.
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I went full into this coaching program, gave myself permission to grow, to learn and to let go. And so, in May 2024, Michelle Lawee Coaching was born.
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Michelle Lawee Coaching continues to grow, introducing ALL CAPS coaching, Girls Night In, this website (!!!) and you and I working together.
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I dug and dug, and started learning about coaching and everything I read seemed to align with the work I wanted to do in this world. Lo and behold, there was an in person coaching certification program HERE in Montreal. I signed up.
I enjoy sour candy, my homemade chocolate chip cookies, popcorn with Miss Vickie’s Salt and Vinegar chips and a perfect summer peach.
Fave cheesy quote:
“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”
- Dolly Parton
These are some songs that could wake me from a coma:
Doctor Jones - Aqua
A New Day Has Come - Celine Dion,
Call on Me - Eric Prydz
I love sitcoms. And I will rewatch them 101 times.
I have never met a 1000-piece jigsaw I didn’t want to break my back for.
A high school teacher used to call me Michelle Loud-ee.
ALL CAPS is a call to living your life unapologetically in all your you-ness. It’s a space where we hit pause on the more, more, more so we can reconnect with how we want to show up—for ourselves, our circles, and our greater communities. Right here. Right now.
For me, ALL CAPS is fully showing up for myself by embracing my multi-facetedness. It’s owning that I thrive when I feel safe to be unapologetically me—both in boldness and vulnerability.
ALL CAPS also means showing up for others—cheering them on, offering support, and being present. It’s about connecting with my greater community through intentional moments of purposelessness and rejecting the obsession with hustle culture.
Levity – Permission to Laugh, Play & Be Seen Trying: The freedom to seek joy, play, make others laugh, and embrace the unserious.
Trusting the Gut – Integrity to Self: To trust my instincts and listen inward. If something isn’t working—pivot. If it no longer fits—pivot. If my way of working changes—pivot.
Courage – Doing, Not Just Saying: To walk the walk. To ask for help. To be open, vulnerable, and own my story. To release what no longer serves me.
Alone, Not Lonely – Loving My Own Company: It’s not just being alone—it’s enjoying it. Because wherever I go, there I am. So, get to know myself, make myself laugh, and carve out time for what I love.
Community – No Woman is an Island: Even when building alone. We are made for connection—supporting, rooting for, and being curious about each other.
ALL CAPS is my non-negotiable way of being.
ALL CAPS because my commitment to showing up as myself is unwavering and loud.
ALL CAPS because my commitment to showing up for clients is solid and direct.
ALL CAPS because my commitment to showing up for my community is celebratory and authentic.
This is what I stand for. And if you're ready to step into your own unapologetic energy—I’m here to help you do it.