Michelle Soto MS, MLitt (She/Her)

Charity Administrator
Michelle in a lace blouse, smiling at the camera.

I help small community-based organisations thrive using the skills I’ve honed over more than 10 years of working in the Non-Profit Sector and during my Master’s Research at Drexel University.

Creative Business Consultant
Michelle posing at the Aberdeen Christmas Village Smiling and holding a bag with a drawing of a bear riding a bicycle.

I guide Unique Businesses and Creative Clients through developing their brand identity, as well as provide Marketing. Event Planning, Business Scaling and Strategic Planning Services.

Traditional Crafter & Folklorist
Michelle posing in a funnel neck jumper she crocheted.

I practice traditional fibre arts, including knitting, crochet, and Scottish Fibre Spinning, and advocate for endangered crafts. I am also involved in the Scottish Traditional Music Scene.

Writer
Michelle Smiling at the camera in front of a book shelf with a cat on her shoulder.

I write a blog about my life, understanding identity, and building community.

Researcher
Michelle Standing in front of Kings College Chapel at the University of Aberdeen

I specialize in The Representation and Expression of Women and Marginalized People in History, Drama, and Culture.

Educator
Michelle Smiling at the camera

I work to share knowledge with people and help them to understand the world around them. I also lead book groups and guest lecture on a variety of topics.


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Ten Years is a long time and No Time at All.

One decade ago, to this very day, I graduated from high school, and what better time to be retrospective??? On the 25th of May 2013, I woke up fifteen minutes before my alarm to a phone call from my nanna, sending me all the love in the world and wishing she could be there, as…

Yesterday, I bought a Record Player.

I bought a record player yesterday. I do not have any vinyls, nor do I have anything to put it atop. I probably should have waited. There are probably things more reasonable and responsible on which to spend 180 quid at the minute, considering there is no furniture in my flat. Do I regret the…