Check Out Paola Michelle’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Paola Michelle.

Hi Paola, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I officially began spiritual journey about nine years ago or so, this happened after I went through a really traumatic time in my life. I could have sworn I would never come out of it, but then I realized that ultimately I had a choice: either sink or swim. I obviously chose to swim.

Eventually, I realized that after the life-changing experience I had gone through, that I could help others who were going through a similar experience. I wasn’t sure as to how I would do this, but I was pretty determined. This is precisely when I started to learn more about spirituality, tarot, life, philosophy, health, nutrition and even yoga. I decided to take it a little bit further and did my Yoga Teacher Training (200-RYTT) in early 2019, graduating later on that same year. My yoga training was transformational because it solidified many things that deep down, I already knew. Shortly after, I began to work for the first time ever as a kids/vinyasa yoga teacher to gain more experience and knowledge.

Eventually COVID hit and it caused the studio to shut down for months, leaving me without a job and inspiration. By this point, I knew I was in another sink or swim situation, but this time I was determined to make something BIGGER out of it. I began by starting my own Health & Wellness business online. I wasn’t sure how it would work out but I continued to follow my inner call. I started offering one-on-one yoga and meditation sessions online, and little by little it grew. Once it was safe again, I began to teach in person and met some of my new clients.

Eventually, I started to realize that even though yoga was really important, the spiritual component of the practice was really the key to changing people’s lives. After discovering this, I then decided to open up an extension of services such as: tarot readings, guidance & mentoring, chakra healings, workshops, cleanses, and products. I realized that this wasn’t just a physical thing, it was more of a mental, spiritual, and emotional thing as well. In order to truly help others heal and impact their lives, the spiritual and mental component were just as important and necessary.

My business now has an emphasis on mind, body and spirit because ultimately, I want people to understand that spirituality is more than what meets the eye. We are spiritual beings living a human experience and that spiritual body needs to be cared for, so I created a safe space to where anyone could come and get some help and guidance; Whether that is physical, emotional or spiritual guidance. I wanted people to feel safe, heard and seen. Before I knew it, the business began to grow and the love and the support from others caused me to solidify my mission here on earth, which is to help others navigate their spiritual journey. That’s really what this is all about…

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has DEFINITELY not been a smooth road at all, are you kidding? Even my yoga training kicked my butt and I didn’t think I would make it through. I realized that in order to help others navigate this journey that I had to first help myself. I went through my fair share of heartbreaks, money problems, illnesses, and even deaths. I needed to first learn and heal myself in order to do the work that I do now and help others. It didn’t come easy and there were many times, even still, where I question what I am doing and if I am even capable enough, but this is all part of the process.

Sometimes, I get tired and I don’t even want to get out of bed because working with energy, dealing with your own personal struggles and trying to manage a business is NOT easy, especially when you’re doing it with little to no help. It is very hard sometimes to keep the motivation. I’ve hit rock bottom quite a few times before I picked myself back up and continued to move forward. I think that’s what makes this all the more rewarding because at the end of the day, you’re doing this for you, and in doing that you are also helping others.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
The line of work I do is, well, different to say the least. I really work with people on a spiritual and emotional level. This kind of work is not for everyone and that’s okay, we all have our own calling during this lifetime. I think that’s what makes everything so special, we are all different and have something to offer on this journey. I specialize in spirituality such as personal readings, coaching, manifestation, but mainly helping others find their life purpose here on earth. I work with many people who feel lost or disconnected from themselves and I help them align with their calling. I was mostly known for being a yoga teacher, I still am, but little by little I am starting to see a shift in the people I see because my focus now is on helping others align outside of the yoga mat.

I have now been doing more Tarot Readings, Healings & Mentoring sessions and I think my TikTok has been a huge extension of that. TikTok has allowed me to grow and step into my power. I have connected with some of the MOST amazing people I have ever met, and I mean that. It has been both emotional and fulfilling to say the least and I think here on out, I will be known more for Tarot Readings and Channeling when it comes to life purpose and source-related information for those who need it and resonate with it.

I think that one of the BEST things I ever chose to do and what I am most proud of is choosing to continue on this spiritual journey and to just be ME. Everyday I am choosing to embody the best version of myself, even if it’s hard sometimes, and I do this by actively working on the things I need to heal and continuing to encourage others to also do the same with compassion. Choosing to walk down this path is important because it entails a lot, being a psychic medium doesn’t come easy, it definitely has its ups and downs, let’s not forget that; I don’t ever want to make it sound like it’s all roses and butterflies, but at the same time it is very rewarding and fulfilling. What makes all the difference is choosing to actively walk this path while also loving and standing by who you are and what it is that you do.

What makes you happy?
This is hard because there are many things that make me happy or that I am grateful for: my family, my friends, my dog, my business, and much more. Ultimately what I think makes me really happy is helping other people. I think a huge part of my purpose and also how I receive love and self-fulfillment is by helping others. Whether that is listening to a friend, channeling information for someone who is lost and needs it, to making people laugh on TikTok simply because I feel like giving that to the world, or passing my knowledge and sharing my personal experience with others. My happiness comes from within but I would be lying if I didn’t say that it gets amplified when I give back and share that happiness with others as well.

Contact Info:

• Email: pamibookings@gmail.com
• Website: https://www.paolamichelle.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paolllamichellle/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtZpbK-7VOOQEwqqUhOKdg
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@paolllamichellle?lang=en

Image Credits
The AV Photostudio – Aida Velez