About Us

President and CWO

 (Chief Worthiness Officer)

Michelle has a passion for people, words and worth. She's a sociologist, social worker, writer, editor, magazine publisher and filmmaker determined to use every ounce 

of talent God blessed her with before she exists planet earth. She is keen on empowering others to do the same.  Through its vari

President and CWO

 (Chief Worthiness Officer)

Michelle has a passion for people, words and worth. She's a sociologist, social worker, writer, editor, magazine publisher and filmmaker determined to use every ounce 

of talent God blessed her with before she exists planet earth. She is keen on empowering others to do the same.  Through its various services, The Institute for Worthy Living is a vessel for that mission.

A proud graduate of Florida State University, Michelle has served as editor of two South Florida's most prominent newspapers, The Miami Times and the South Florida Times. She is the founder and publisher of The Sisterhood magazine, currently on hiatus pending a 2020 relaunch in New York. Michelle is the author of The Sisterhood Exchange, Worth, Are You Worthy? Powerful Steps for a Resounding Yes!, and Sis, You're Worth It: Seven Ideas for Manifesting Your Best Life. Michelle is the mother of three awesome young adults and grandmother to an amazing little girl.  

Research Assistant

Stephanie is an exuberant, inquisitive, student of life with a passion for psychology. She earned a bachelors degree in the subject from Florida International University in 2018. The former "Player of the Year" volleyball player is the mother of the beautiful and brilliant Naomi Michelle. 

As research assistant, Stephanie

Research Assistant

Stephanie is an exuberant, inquisitive, student of life with a passion for psychology. She earned a bachelors degree in the subject from Florida International University in 2018. The former "Player of the Year" volleyball player is the mother of the beautiful and brilliant Naomi Michelle. 

As research assistant, Stephanie is charged with identifying data to support The Institute's vision and mission.  She plans to pursue a Master's degree in psychology and will use her expertise to help children. 

She and Michelle (her mother) will co-author the upcoming, Worth Wizards, a parenting book to help mothers and fathers understand the power they have to raise children fully aware of their innate worth.