New Book and Music
Book Coming on May 5, 2026!
Using popular superhero tales, psychological research, positive music, and real-life success stories, this book shows you how to reclaim your superpowers and create a successful, meaningful life by dancing to your own authentic beat. Its tools and principles have been proven successful in my workshops for 20 years with thousands of people.
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With over 40 in-depth lessons and exercises, this book will help you to
-Remove layers of false belief
-Uncover your natural talents
-Persist through setbacks
-Find your true purpose
-Own your authentic power
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New CD Available Now!
Music gives you moxie. So listen up! Consider my newest CD as your own personal K-LIFT radio station that leaves you feeling good about yourself and standing in confidence.
It contains 12 award-winning songs to inspire you to
-Embrace your inner weirdo
-Move through challenging times
-Let go of the past
-Write your own happy ending
Book and Music Reviews
“The message that we should be who we really are permeates Michelle Chappel’s music. She instructs us not to mold ourselves to fit the expectations of our parents, teachers, bosses, or anyone else, but instead to realize our authentic selves. This message follows and amplifies the greatest psychologists and counselors of the 20th century — people like Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, and Viktor Frankl.”
-David Feldman, PhD, Santa Clara University psychologist, author of Supersurvivors
“The writing is strong and Michelle has a fantastic sound that occasionally reminds me of Lucinda Williams whom I used to go hear at bars in Austin before she became a star.”
-Daniel Gilbert, PhD, Harvard professor of psychology and international bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness
"Michelle Chappel’s simple and practical lessons will unleash creativity in all areas of your life. I would not only recommend this book to people who want to reach their creative potential, but to business leaders who want to give their companies a competitive edge by igniting innovation."
- Jon Gordon, bestselling author of The Energy Bus
“Michelle’s creativity transforms lives. In her workshops, music, and book, she touches our hearts to reveal powerful new possibilities.”
-Diane Dreher, PhD, bestselling author of The Tao of Inner Peace
“Many of the student success stories in The Power of Authenticity come from classes that Michelle taught at UCSC Extension. Her Creativity and Self-Actualization class was the most popular course there. She really hit a chord with people. Just about everyone said she’s the best instructor they ever had, and that the class changed their life.”
-Judy Rose, Director of Humanities, University of California, Santa Cruz, Extension
“In a world filled with ' cookie-cutter ' recording artists, Michelle Chappel stands head and shoulders above the crowd.”
-Greg Edmunson, music composer for the hit TV series, “King of the Hill”
“The stories in this book can change people’s lives.”
-Charles Whitfield, bestselling author of Healing the Child Within
“Chappel's music is often rollicking and upbeat and meant to serve as a kind of shot in the arm to her listeners... It's all part of her Herculean effort to kick-start people's own ingenuity to make their lives better.”
-Wallace Baine, music columnist for The Santa Cruz Sentinel