Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Chauntology Speaks. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Chauntology , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today What’s the backstory behind how you came up with the idea for your business?

The idea for my business was born out of my own pain — my life as a Strong Black Woman. I was the person everyone could count on, but I didn’t have anyone I could lean on. I was “that friend,” the dependable one, the encourager, the fixer. On the outside, I looked like I had it all together — career, family, confidence. But behind closed doors, I was crumbling. I was exhausted, emotionally drained, and silently suffering. I was living two lives: the one everyone saw, loved, and praised… and the one where I cried uncontrollably, felt completely empty, and sometimes wondered if life was even worth it.

Those moments scared me. I realized I couldn’t keep existing like that — surviving while pretending to thrive. I made a decision to start doing the hard work of healing, of peeling back the layers of perfection and performance. And as I began to heal, my eyes opened. I started to really see the women around me — the ones smiling through pain, holding everyone else together while falling apart inside. I saw myself in them.

That’s when I knew my healing wasn’t just for me. I had to create something bigger — a safe space for women who look like me, love like me, and carry the same weight I once did. I wanted to be the person I needed when I was struggling — someone who could say, “I see you. I hear you. You’re safe here.”

The logic behind starting this business wasn’t about numbers or trends; it was about purpose. Black women are often celebrated for our strength, but that same strength can become a silent prison when we don’t feel safe to be soft, broken, or in need. I knew this was a worthwhile endeavor because I wasn’t solving a “new” problem — I was giving voice to one we’ve been suffering through in silence.

What excited me most was knowing I could help women shed the cape, drop the mask, and finally feel free to live — not perform. That’s the heart behind everything I do: creating space for transformation, healing, and wholeness for the Strong Black Woman who’s finally ready to be human again.

Chauntology , 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?

I’m Chauntology Speaks — the Strong Black Woman’s Coach, speaker, author, and founder of The Chauntology Speaks Experience, a thriving online community created for Black women who are ready to stop pretending they’re okay and start doing the work to actually be okay. My mission is to help women shed the “Strong Black Woman” mask, release the emotional weight they’ve been carrying, and finally reconnect with themselves.

My journey into this work was deeply personal. For years, I played the role of the Strong Black Woman — the one who held it all together, no matter how heavy life became. I was the go-to person for everyone else, yet silently drowning in my own pain. It wasn’t until I began doing my own healing work that I realized how many women were just like me — accomplished, admired, and absolutely depleted. I knew I had to create spaces where we could be seen, heard, and supported without judgment.

That’s really how The Chauntology Speaks Experience was born. I wanted to create a space where women could be real — no masks, no judgment, just truth and transformation. Inside the community, I host weekly live sessions, monthly masterclasses, and create meaningful discussions that help women release emotional baggage, shift their mindset, and rediscover who they really are. It’s not just about personal growth; it’s about collective healing.

My signature program, EMERGE!, is a 12-week transformation journey that takes women through self-awareness, emotional release, and renewal. It’s for the woman who’s tired of just surviving and ready to start living — who’s ready to take off the cape, drop the guilt, and build a life that actually feels good on the inside.

What sets me apart is that I don’t just coach from theory; I also coach from experience. I know what it feels like to lose yourself while trying to be everything for everyone else. So when I speak or coach, I meet women where they are — with compassion, honesty, and tools that actually work.

What I’m most proud of is the community itself — watching these women blossom, set boundaries, find peace, and reclaim their joy. That’s what keeps me going. I want every woman who encounters my work to know that she doesn’t have to be strong all the time. She can just be real. And in that realness, she’ll find her freedom.

What’s been the most effective strategy for growing your clientele?

Honestly, the most effective strategy for growing my clientele has been relationship building. People don’t want to be sold to — they want to be seen, heard, and connected with. I’ve learned that when you lead with authenticity instead of a sales pitch, the right people naturally gravitate toward you.

I’ve been told that I’m easy to talk to, that I make people feel comfortable, and that’s something I really value. For me, it’s never about convincing someone to work with me — it’s about creating a safe space where they feel understood and supported. That’s how trust is built, and trust is what opens the door to transformation.

So even though it may not sound like a traditional “strategy,” connection is the heartbeat of my business. I show up as myself — transparent, real, and compassionate — and that energy attracts women who are ready to do the same.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

One of the biggest lessons I had to unlearn is that whole “if you build it, they will come” mindset. I really believed that if I poured my heart, my time, and my purpose into creating something meaningful — especially something as needed as what I do for Black women — people would automatically show up. But I learned pretty quickly that it doesn’t always work that way.

Healing isn’t something people run toward easily. Change is uncomfortable. Even when women know they need help, it takes time for them to be ready to face themselves and do the work. And that was hard for me to accept at first, because I could see how life-changing this work could be — I just had to learn to be patient while they caught up to that realization too.

So instead of waiting for people to come, I started focusing on connection. I kept showing up, building relationships, and letting women know I wasn’t going anywhere. And over time, they started coming — not just because of what I offer, but because they felt safe and seen.

That taught me something huge: my job isn’t to rush anyone’s readiness. My job is to keep showing up, keep creating spaces for healing, and be ready when she’s ready. Because when that moment comes — it’s magic.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://chauntologyspeaks.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/chauntologyspeaks
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheChauntologySpeaksExperience
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chauntologyspeaks/
• Other: Join my community: https://thechauntologyspeaksexperience.circle.so/join?invitation_token=aaf94d8940206321d6294128bcaae7954845d79d-42c498e3-fbb0-4090-bebd-3e3c97588810