We were lucky to catch up with Chauntia Williams recently and have shared our conversation below.

Chauntia, appreciate you joining us today. Risk taking is something we’re really interested in and we’d love to hear the story of a risk you’ve taken.

In 2021, I took the risk of leaving my very stable 9-5 job in car insurance, to become an advocate for women who are spiritually stuck and need a mentor or coach to walk them through how to press forward. This was always a desire of mine since 2009, but financially things did not align to allow it. If I’m honest I’m glad it didn’t. I know that sounds crazy, but the truth is, I would have not been ready. I was in the overly optimistic, overly excited phase of this calling. Yep, I believe it was a calling the Lord placed inside of me years prior, but there was so much maturing that needed to take place before I began. I was fearful of everything back then. Fearful of failing, fearful of not knowing everything I needed to execute this, fearful of saying the wrong thing to someone, fearful of succeeding and then not knowing where to go next… sigh.. I lived and bathed in fear. It in its own way became my fail-safe. From 2009 until 2021, I encountered many experiences that helped me to gain more confidence, because that’s what I was lacking. I needed to see myself first before I could assist anyone else. From getting married to having children, I learned that fearing everything was a hinderance to being available for my marriage and children. I had to be okay with not having all the answers, accepting disappointments as they come and boldly walk into the unknown. I needed it for myself, but I also needed to be that for my family. It maturing process started at the home front. In the jobs I had, I presented my best self, but never felt fulfilled. It always felt as if something was missing. The jobs worked financially, so it was a no brainer to stay in them. I would volunteer to meet that desire I had to be available and help those who needed it most, but again there was more I desired. After the pandemic in 2020, I felt the strong urge to leave my job and began what is now WomenSaving. This was an urge from the Lord within my beliefs. I don’t want to take credit as the fear began to arise again. I couldn’t ignore it. I spoke with my husband and discussed the idea of leaving without a concrete plan and he supported it. I started out on Social Media posting inspirational posts, messages and began to give practical tools to become unstuck. I would pray for those online who needed it and just allow myself to be available. From there I got a logo trademarked, paid for my name and began having a website designed to officially offer coaching and mentoring. I had done this my entire life unofficially and in the background. It was time to make its way to the forefront. I left social media and began going to a shelter to teach bible studies to women as well as lead topics that could give them hope in their situation.

The success is that I’ve not gone back to work, I speak whenever I am asked to at women’s events and expect that in time, the coaching aspect will increase.

This was inevitably a risk worth taking. I got a chance to meet the woman I was always destined to be.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I am a Christian Life Coach who wants to encourage empower inspire women who are spiritually stuck and desire to be free. I’ve always been the friend or family member who listened and provided practical tools to move forward and I finally took the leap of faith and walked in this calling, fully. What sets me apart from others is that I will do this whether I am compensated or not. I desire to see women win and walk free with mental and spiritual bondage. I would be oblivious to think I am the only one who desires this or does this, but I believe I have a seat at the table as well in advocating for women. My heart is truly dedicated to the underprivileged/undereducated/ underserved population. They need and require a voice too! I am most proud of the opportunities to speak recently, in person to women in a shelter. This was a dream come true.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

When I first started on instagram, I was posting encouraging pictures, sayings or reposts of what I thought would cause others to engage. I would posts videos as well, but it seemed as if I was just another number. I realized that no one wants to be preached to or made to feel as if they don’t have the answers. That was never my intent, but I realized I needed to share more of me, without divulging, stick to the topic/point and keep within 30-60 seconds. I want you to get my message and then feel led to follow me and visit my page. I also posted regularly on certain days. That gave my followers an expectation on when I would be available.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

Something I needed to unlearn was the idea, that I had something for everyone. There is over 7 Billion people in the world; I can’t meet all those needs! Lol I had to find my audience by first knowing my mission and purpose and target that group. I had to learn that there will be many people who don’t ascribe to what I am offering. In turn there will also will be many who will desire it. It’s okay that you or I have a business or ministry that’s similar to others. The difference is, you’re the one who’s doing it.

Contact Info:

• Website: WomenSaving.org

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NewCreationWoman Shannon Roberts WalkRoyalLife