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Reflections from Dr. Michelle Easton

Explore insights, reflections, and practical perspectives on leadership, organizational growth, public health, collaboration, communication, and community impact written by:

Dr. Michelle Easton, Founder of Custom MADE Consulting.

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A Personal Look at Public Health Through the Lens of Queen B: Honoring My Mother This Women’s History Month

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An Open Letter to Newly Elected New Orleans Mayor — and to Every New Mayor Leading for the First Time

Michelle Easton 10/23/25 Michelle Easton 10/23/25

Self-Leadership Is Civic Leadership

When you hear the word leader, you may picture elected officials, CEOs, or activists on the front lines. Too often, we make leadership sound like something reserved for a special few. But here’s the truth: we are all leaders. Some of us choose to develop and express our leadership skills more often, but every one of us has the capacity to lead—especially when it comes to our own lives.