by Michelle Sassa | Nov 16, 2019 | blog
I am a superstar in my own mind, and this was recently confirmed when I learned I inspired a sneaker. Just like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant, y’all. Big time! But Michelle, you’re not even a pro athlete, say the naysayers. Skk skkk skkk. I can...
by Michelle Sassa | May 26, 2019 | blog
“Here we go,” I whispered to my director and producer as we stood on the porch of Abby Wambach’s home, my fist just about to knock on the door of one of the most prolific female athletes of our time. A soccer player myself, I was a fangirl about to meet a...
by Michelle Sassa | Mar 23, 2020 | blog
Anyone who’s met me knows I’m all about supporting women. My first novel’s got a pink cover, for clit’s sake, and its title even features the word girl. Few things give me greater joy than being there for my gal pals and cheering on the...
by Michelle Sassa | Jan 26, 2020 | blog
Karen and I both launched our advertising careers at a notorious boys club, both hired by a hotshot CD who has since, only quite recently, been outed in the media for his toxic culture and penchant for broism. Since ditching that scene to go freelance, Karen and...
by Michelle Sassa | Dec 23, 2019 | blog
During this worldwide crisis, I hope all of you are doing well and finding ways to keep your minds healthy, in addition to your families. I am finding so much hope and joy in the good deeds of my neighbors and trying to not let bad behavior get to me. But it’s hard...
by Michelle Sassa | Mar 22, 2019 | blog
I was not the star kid on my soccer team. Shocker, I know, considering the size of my thighs (Schwarzenegger-ish) and the way I strut around like Team Captain, doling out nonstop direction: “Pass the ball! Take the shot! Put your dish in the dishwasher!” Still,...
by Michelle Sassa | Mar 24, 2018 | blog
Psst. Can you keep a secret? Mad Men was my favorite TV show. Like ever. Shocker, I know, since I am an advertising copywriter. And my debut novel Copygirl chronicles the (ahem) fictional exploits of a female copywriter trying...
