We recently connected with Chanel Budd and have shared our conversation below.
Chanel, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What’s the backstory behind how you came up with the idea for your business?
I knew that it was imperative to provide relationship and personal development services to those who wanted to break free from toxic cycles, communication issues, lack of intimacy, self sabotage and many other barriers so I strived to be a resource/service to assist with changing the trajectory of one’s life in a positive way.
Then I decided to self publish multiple books, content and practical lessons for couples or singles preparing to date which began the course to start my coaching business. The strategies and practical skills sets that I’ve applied for myself and others truly made a huge difference and one that will always be useful throughout the days of time.
In addition to the coaching services offered Selfless Love Fragrance was created, it has taken over 4 years of experimenting with fragrance oils to perfect extraordinary scents. The process was very challenging, learning to blend scents that worked well together and what carriers worked best. Investing in myself and knowing the impact Selfless Love Fragrances would offer to the world kept me going without doubt or fear. I always loved fragrances and became intrigued with how to create a signature branded scent that resonates a unique story of love. I believe we all have a beautiful love story and I’m excited to say each scent will influence anyone to embrace their story through Selfless Love Fragrances.
Chanel, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
Chanel is a relationship and personal development expert, ordained minister, perfumer of “Selfless Love,” best-selling author, podcaster, and philanthropist. Born in Pittsburgh, PA and now a tenured resident of Dallas, Texas, Through Chanel’s personal journey of working full time, being a young mother, and then becoming a wife, although recently became a widow she leads to inspire others to be the best authentic versions of themselves.
Selfless Love Fragrances- Selfless Love exquisite fragrances created by Chanel Rose-Budd to honor the journey of self love, self care, celebrating the healed version of self in addition to transplant recipients, donors and care givers. Unconditional love reflects selfless love.
Selfless Talk Podcast Show- Sharing the importance of loving yourselves and others more unselfishly. Communicating everyday challenges and encouraging others to heal in this space. Women empowerment, ministries, minority owned businesses, international best selling authors and change agents alike are interviewed on this amazing platform.
Selfless Love Lessons e-books, journal books and webinars are self guided and maybe utilized not only for oneself but for classes, workshops, relationship ministries and more.
Selfless Love & Active Beat established 11/11/ 2022 – honoring my late husband‘s legacy and keeping his memory alive. The late Alvin L. Budd Sr. was a heart failure patient who became ill due to Cardiomyopathy and a family history of heart disease. May 13, 2018 Alvin had a heart transplant and 3 years later transitioned. The journey was not just Alvin’s alone I, Chanel Budd was his primary care giver, wife, support system an more. Alvin was also a donor so giving life back became an additional part of his legacy. The learned information, feeling the emotional, mental, spiritual and physical aspects prompted his wife Founder Chanel Budd too serve others who may not have the support, resources or community while going through their very own journey of coping with heart or organ failure. (Volunteer, Sponsorship and charitable donations are welcome)
I’m most proud of Selfless Love being a international brand but most importantly a movement to love oneself and each other authentically.
Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?
Losing my 50 year old husband unexpectedly 06/11/2021 was very devastating and I had a choice to make. The choices were continue to live or just merely survive. I chose to keep living but more intentionally than ever before, by doing so Selfless Love Fragrance is now available on multiple ecommerce marketplaces became an official sponsor and executive producer for the short film “HIM” and even made it to the BET Awards as a sponsor for the celebrity swag gifting. I’ve truly persevered and will continue building legacy and generational wealth for our children and generations to come as well as being the change agent I was destined to be with so many other change agents changing the world in a positive way collectively.
Can you talk to us about how your funded your business?
Funding my business came from working a fulltime job. I knew a long time ago what age I wanted to retire from working for someone else Even with life changing events, inflation and the pandemics being intentional about investing in myself was key. I did have a few mishaps with failed investments but I did not allow them to hinder my business goals or growth. My number one strategy is always invest in what you believe in starting with yourself.
Contact Info:
- Website: Selflesslovefragrance.com
- Instagram: chanel_buddwomenwhoencourage
- Facebook: SelflessLoveCoachCB
- Linkedin: MondayMornCS
- Twitter: MondayMornCS
- Youtube: [email protected]
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