Host Tammi Morrison introduces Straight Out of Savannah as a sacred space for women on the brink of transformation, exploring receiving, recalibration, and spiritual authority. She welcomes guest Michael Mickele, a published author, photographer, and former cannabis cultivator turned entrepreneur and creative, whose work is rooted in raw truth, survival, and healing. Michael shares how his mother’s death and a turbulent upbringing shaped him, along with life-altering accidents, a federal cannabis case, and time in prison that later led him into creative work in Hollywood. He reflects on family wounds, seeking hope through achievement, and the “God winks” that kept him going, including a striking synchronicity involving his mother’s name. He discusses his book Catch 420, writing his truth, and the healing power of forgiveness and releasing old burdens. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Here is a little about my guest and how to connect with him: Mikal Mkali is a published author, photographer, and self-made creative whose work rises from a life shaped by grit, growth, and relentless transformation. A former cannabis cultivator turned entrepreneur, Mikal channels the lessons of survival into storytelling that is unapologetically raw and rooted in truth. His writing and imagery reflect a journey of hustle and healing—capturing the real, the vulnerable, and the powerful moments that define the human experience. Driven by purpose and grounded in authenticity, Mikal continues to build a body of work that inspires others to evolve, create, and reclaim their own narratives. Connect with Mikal: * Instagram: @Mikal_Mkali * Facebook: Michael McAlister TikTok: Mikal_Mkali (Michael McAlister 71) Midlife is not a crisis — it’s a calling. If you’re a woman who feels the quiet pull to return to yourself, to soften the noise, to reconnect with your intuition, and to finally stop abandoning the parts of you that have been whispering for years… The Remembering Room was created for you. Inside this sanctuary, you’ll find monthly rituals, somatic resets, journal prompts, meditations, and gentle guidance that help you come home to your body and your truth again. This is a space where you get to breathe, be held, and remember who you are without rushing or performing. If you’re ready for deeper support, softer mornings, clearer intuition, and a community of women walking this same sacred midlife path, I invite you to step into the membership and let yourself be supported in ways you’ve long deserved. 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:48 Meet Michael Mickele 02:21 Loss and Escape 03:25 Accidents and Wakeups 04:46 Federal Bust and Reset 05:19 Hollywood Creative Rebirth 06:01 Relationships and Identity 06:41 Art as Lifeline 08:30 Truth Telling and Healing 09:54 Family Wounds 13:20 Finding Purpose 16:13 God Winks and Signs 19:49 Hardest Chapter to Write 21:58 Case Twist and Plea Deal 23:18 Telling the Truth in Print 25:22 Public Defender Redemption 27:42 Catch 420 Takeaways 29:00 Grief and Family Forgiveness 31:55 Healing with Dad and Relatives 37:29 Where to Connect and Farewell This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit intuitivetammi.substack.com/subscribe