Meet Calais Michelle
My Artistic Journey
Publisher | Certified Creative Art Therapist | Multidisciplinary Curator
Calais Michelle is the Founder of Out ofthe Mud Publishing Co., a creative platform dedicated to narrative, color, emotion, and human-centered storytelling. As a publisher and creative director, she develops books and experiential works that bridge fine art, therapeutic practice, and thoughtful living.
A Certified Creative Art Therapist, Calais integrates emotional intelligence and artistic expression into everything she creates. Her work is rooted in the belief that art is not separate from daily life — it shapes how we process, gather, heal, and grow. Through publishing and guided creative experiences, she curates tools that invite reflection, connection, and personal transformation.
As a multidisciplinary curator, Calais approaches both interiors and exterior environments as living canvases. Whether shaping a creative concept, designing immersive experiences, or developing narrative-driven projects, she blends aesthetics with structure — balancing artistic vision with strategic execution.
Her background includes social impact work and entrepreneurial development, which informs her thoughtful leadership and systems-based thinking. Today, her primary focus is expanding Out ofthe Mud Publishing Co. and growing creative art therapy offerings that directly support individuals, families, and communities.
Through books, curated spaces, and digital media, Calais creates platforms that connect people to story, to space, and to themselves.
Follow her creative reflections and conversations on her upcoming podcast YouTube:@WhenLifeIsLifin
Proverbs 24:3–4 (Builder + curator energy).
"By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.”
The Curated Engagement
Bring Calais Michelle into the Conversation
Calais is available for keynotes, workshops, panels, fireside conversations, podcasts, and media appearances. Each experience is thoughtfully tailored to the audience, event theme, and desired outcome.
calais michelle's When Life is Lifin' Series
How to keep going when nothing goes as planned
Get Off the Struggle Bus - Moving from Survival Mode to Forward Motion
Get Off the Struggle Bus - Moving from Survival Mode to Forward Motion
Get Off the Struggle Bus - Moving from Survival Mode to Forward Motion
Get Off the Struggle Bus - Moving from Survival Mode to Forward Motion
Get Off the Struggle Bus - Moving from Survival Mode to Forward Motion
Your Allowed to Start Again
Get Off the Struggle Bus - Moving from Survival Mode to Forward Motion
Strong Tired and Still Showing up
Relationships | Work & Family
Relationships | Work & Family
The Podcast
Relationships | Work & Family
The Creative Reflection Circle AKA - The Small Group
The Creative Reflection Circle AKA - The Small Group
The Creative Reflection Circle AKA - The Small Group
Join a curated small group experience designed for individuals committed to emotional growth, creative expansion, and intentional living. This six-week guided journey blends creative art therapy principles, mindfulness practices, structured reflection, and gentle accountability.
. This is not group therapy, and it is not a casual meetup — it is a thoughtfully facilitated space for individuals ready to engage deeply and move forward with intention.
Each session is complimentary and intentionally limited to six participants to preserve intimacy, safety, and meaningful connection.
Spots are limited. Participation is by application.
Emotions in Color™
The Creative Reflection Circle AKA - The Small Group
The Creative Reflection Circle AKA - The Small Group
Based on Calais Michelle’s book Emotions in Color, this art-based creative emotional learning program helps students explore feelings, regulation, and self-expression through guided color theory, reflective art-making, and mindfulness practices.
Designed as a structured yet nurturing experience, The Emotions in Color™ workshops support social-emotional development, emotional vocabulary, and creative confidence in the classroom. The program can be offered as a multi-week series, enrichment workshop, or small group experience, and is supported by a curriculum guide for educators to ensure continuity and lasting impact. Designed for public and private schools and school districts
Achieve Your Full Potential with calais michelle
Senior Living - Beyond Bingo
Senior Living - Beyond Bingo
Senior Living - Beyond Bingo
Personal Growth
Senior Living - Beyond Bingo
Senior Living - Beyond Bingo
The Curated Leadership
Senior Living - Beyond Bingo
Bespoke Wellness Experiences for Teams
Bespoke Wellness Experiences for Teams
Stress Management | When Life is Lifin'
Bespoke Wellness Experiences for Teams
Relationships | Work & Family
Stress Management | When Life is Lifin'
Stress Management | When Life is Lifin'
Stress Management | When Life is Lifin'
Stress Management | When Life is Lifin'
Stress Management | When Life is Lifin'
The Creative Reflection Circle AKA - The Small Group
The Creative Reflection Circle AKA - The Small Group
The Creative Reflection Circle AKA - The Small Group
Join a curated small group experience designed for individuals committed to emotional growth, creative expansion, and intentional living. This six-week guided journey blends creative art therapy principles, mindfulness practices, structured reflection, and gentle accountability.
. This is not group therapy, and it is not a casual meetup — it is a thoughtfully facilitated space for individuals ready to engage deeply and move forward with intention.
Each session is complimentary and intentionally limited to six participants to preserve intimacy, safety, and meaningful connection.
Spots are limited. Participation is by application.
Emotions in Color™
The Creative Reflection Circle AKA - The Small Group
The Creative Reflection Circle AKA - The Small Group
Based on Calais Michelle’s book Emotions in Color, this art-based creative emotional learning program helps students explore feelings, regulation, and self-expression through guided color theory, reflective art-making, and mindfulness practices.
Designed as a structured yet nurturing experience, The Emotions in Color™ workshops support social-emotional development, emotional vocabulary, and creative confidence in the classroom. The program can be offered as a multi-week series, enrichment workshop, or small group experience, and is supported by a curriculum guide for educators to ensure continuity and lasting impact. Designed for public and private schools and school districts