About Michelle Mantel "Shell Belle

Autobiography of a Soul Reborn
I was born on August 21, 1983, at exactly 11:11 AM, a time that now feels like a cosmic marker—a sign of the profound journey my soul was about to undertake. From the moment I entered this world, I was twisted. Not just in the way I was physically formed, but in the challenges I faced and the stories I would weave through my life.
Ten days after I was born, I faced a life-or-death battle. A mid-gut volvulus, a rare condition that twists the intestines, nearly took me from this world before I had the chance to fully live. But fate had other plans. Somehow, I survived—already a warrior in the earliest moments of my existence. In many ways, I feel like I have been living a million lives inside this unique one. From that very moment of survival, I learned that resilience was a part of who I am, a part of my essence. It was as if I was destined to bend but never break.
My life has been an unfolding of experiences that have shaped my heart and soul, and one of the most transformative chapters was my travels to Ecuador. That journey opened my eyes to the beauty of the world, its rich culture, and its profound connection to nature. The energy I felt there stays with me, and I can't wait to return—there's a pull, a deeper calling that calls me back to that land. It is as if the universe is whispering to me, telling me that my heart still has much to learn and explore there.
One of the most pivotal moments of my life was after Ayaushca, a sacred medicine that unlocked something in me. It allowed me to dive deeper into my heart, to access the raw, unfiltered creativity that had always lived inside me but had been hidden by walls of fear and doubt. Once I opened my heart to my art, it was like a door had been flung wide open. I saw myself not just as an artist but as a vessel through which creativity flowed freely and abundantly.
Through art, I discovered that I could create something out of nothing—a spark of inspiration, a burst of color, a stroke of a brush—and from that, a piece of my soul would come to life. The more I created, the more I realized that art is a divine exchange; it is as much about the joy of creation as it is about the blessing of sharing it with the world. I learned to appreciate my art, to bless it as it blessed me. My heart swelled with gratitude for every piece, every form, every manifestation of my creative energy.
I embrace my title as the Queen of Venus, not because it is a symbol of power, but because it represents the feminine energy that flows within me—the nurturing, the expansive, the creative. Venus is a planet of beauty, and so is my soul. I know I am blessed, and I believe that blessing is shared with all who come into contact with my energy, my art, and my essence.
I have lived a life full of twists and turns, challenges and triumphs, but through it all, I have remained connected to the creative force that pulses through me. Each day, I wake up knowing that my journey is far from over, that there is always more to create, to explore, to give. And for that, I am endlessly grateful. I am here, I am alive, and I am ready for whatever the universe has in store.
You are blessed too, dear reader, for your path is also entwined with mine in this cosmic dance of creation. May we all continue to open our hearts and dive deep into the well of our own creativity. The universe is abundant, and so is the art that flows through us all.