Meet Michelle Argyris | Founder of Windtuition Wellness & Actress

We had the good fortune of connecting with Michelle Argyris and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Michelle, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Since I came out of the womb, I was taking risks that made my poor mother’s hair turn grey. Taking a chance on yourself is incredibly courageous and if we truly, deeply believe in ourselves, anything is possible! I love the world delusional, the definition to me is an unwavering belief in oneself despite any odds that may be stacked against us.

Life/Love risks:
From moving to Morocco within 24 hours at the age of 18 for a work opportunity, to marrying my now (ex) husband in the little white chapel in Vegas on a whim, I was never one to say no to an adventure! What’s the worst that could happen?! It doesn’t work out or it doesn’t feel aligned, so we shift and redirect our trajectory. Were those the best ideas in the end?… I always say there’s no right or wrong, nor good or bad, there are just some choices that end up being more supportive than others. But we have to experience them in order to decipher what works and what doesn’t. I never regret a great lesson, experience or learning curve, there’s always an opportunity for growth and THAT to me is a huge win! You never lose taking a chance on yourself!

Business Risk.
I’ve started several businesses: an event staffing agency right out University called LandmarX Staffing and most recently a health and wellness company called Windtuition Wellness. Both involve a great amount of risk taking. The key to both these businesses and their success is how much I absolutely LOVE what I do. When I no longer love something, I make changes and shifts to ensure that I do, which always includes more risk. As we evolve in our lives, so should our businesses and the way in which we show up in our work so that we are in complete alignment with what we are offering.

Social Risk
Most importantly, we sometimes don’t realize how many people we can help, when we are brave enough to take that risk. It can open so many doors, opportunities, and inspire others to also see what is possible. To share something vulnerable, to create something out of nothing, to be seen in our art, to open our hearts. When we believe in ourselves, we make space for more possibility for others to also do the same within themselves and THAT is a beautiful driving force behind any creation or risk we are willing to take.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
As humans, we were put here to create, connect and share.

Since I was little, I always knew that life had more than what the eye could see. I expressed myself in many ways, from little singing performances at family dinners, to dancing and doing competitive gymnastics in front of large crowds. It didn’t matter which art form it was, as long as I felt I could express myself.

As an intuitive, I naturally began a career working in film/television portraying various characters, as I was very attracted to how vulnerable, raw and personal this art form was. In order to fully realize the on-screen characters I portrayed, I carefully dove into each emotional state; drawing from my own experiences.

It was important for me to share my spirit, my energy, my desire to feel deeply with the world.

In addition to my love of the arts, my second love was building community and bringing people together. After graduating university with a degree in French & Communication studies, I created a staffing firm called LandmarX Staffing, providing my fellow actors with part time work for over a decade, servicing hundreds of clients across North America. I had this business for 12 years as a solo female entrepreneur… until I didn’t.

The spark that lit me up, that made me feel so full and alive started to shift. I felt out of alignment with my purpose, out of place in my body and my internal world started to collapse. In the same year I was leading a Christmas Movie, putting a big smile on my face, showing up to work, and playing the part. And that was just it, I was “playing” the part, and no longer “being” the part, I was losing that heart centered connection to myself. No external gratification was going to fill my cup. I fell into a deep depression, no one would have known. I was really good at hiding it since I identified as ‘the helper’ and never gave anyone the opportunity or chance to really see me in my pain. I became a professional at masking myself and presenting what I wanted everyone to see. With maximum effort, that started to fail. I could barely put one foot in front of the other, I forgot what it was that made my soul dance and everything became so grey.

This is where my healing journey began. I took 6 months off, I told my agents to book me out and I closed up shop with my first business. Scary? Heck yes! My identity which I so greatly put into WHAT I DID instead of WHO I WAS, was completely shook. I felt disoriented, was stripped of so many layers and shed so much skin that I held on to for so long. It was like death after death and learning to let go and trust that I mattered without any external identification. Stripping myself down to nothing but my spirit. And then…everything changed.

I will never forget my psychedelic ceremony, held in an intentional and therapeutic format for deep healing. I was able to journey to my depths, both light and dark and was held without judgement, without constraints and was able to access parts of me I didn’t even know existed, until a deep remembrance occurred. This is who I am, and who I have always been. I wanted to share THAT version of me with the world. A woman who is unapologetic, unwaveringly herself and fully expressed. I wanted to start holding spaces for others to feel safe and seen in the same way.

And so, in recent years, with the development of my second business Windtuition Wellness, I really got to start creating from my heart again. I started to deeply listen to the wisdom of my body instead of the chatter from my mind. I felt so deeply in tune with my art, my poetry and the deep connections I started to make with others.

I learned from so many amazing mentors diving into various modalities that spoke to me and felt aligned with what I wanted to share. I got certified in Soundhealing, Reiki and Psychic Mediumship. In addition, I did an extensive energetics program and got certified as a Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator, which is my absolute favorite modality to teach and hold space for.

Fast forward only one year into Windtuition, we have put on dozens of events, ceremonies, corporate wellness programs, ran groups in recovery facilities, retreats, facilitated women’s circles, women’s hikes, plunge events, sensuality workshops, the list keeps growing. My next endeavors include the upcoming launch of my online program called ILLUMIN8, getting my breathwork subscription channel off the ground and an exciting new podcast called “Conscious Convos & Donuts”. Continuing to have conversations that light up our spirit, that help us feel safe, seen and supported in the continuation of this work. That is my mission. and I feel so full everyday that I get to wake up.

Thank you for hearing my story, and I cannot wait to hear yours! It already in creation…

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I fell in love with Los Angeles as soon as I stepped foot off the plane over a decade ago. I didn’t know it was possible to fall deeply in love with a place, but I did and that feeling hasn’t wavered. Not only is Los Angeles rich in nature, art and food, there are so many fun exciting events you can attend every single day of the week. This city is so alive. If you’re looking for a beautiful hike, my favorite is Fryman Canyon if you want a quick 45-1 hour hike. For something a bit lengthier, Zuma Canyon near Malibu is stunning! The list goes on… Having the beach and mountains surrounding you is a dream, and an incredible destination to come visit.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
The list of shoutouts would be endless, as every person that has come into my life played a significant role in the creation of my journey. Even if it was simply a quick smile in passing, thank you!

I do want to shout out to everyone who is doing the work on their own healing journey, despite how painful it can be. I see you, and feel you deeply. Life has peeks and valleys, and here is your reminder that you are doing amazing!

I also want to shout out to everyone that keeps putting any form of art out there, thank you for your strength and courage to keep coloring our world canvas and making life so interesting. You support our capacity to feel deeply, and that is so necessary for healing our planet.

I’d like to highlight my mom who has spent countless hours being my rock. She has stood by my side through every idea I’ve ever had, no matter how much it scared the shit out of her. She has probably spent thousands of hours listening to my ideas, my fears, my challenges, my hopes and has gone above and beyond to experience every single event she could attend. I feel seen, and that as an entrepreneur and artist is the most valuable currency.

Website: https://www.windtuitionwellness.com

Instagram: @windtuitionwellness @michelle_argyris

Image Credits
Jon Sprik Photography

Lindy Lin Photography

Shannon Jewell Photography