Meet Chantelle Crowell | Author & Educator

We had the good fortune of connecting with Chantelle Crowell and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Chantelle, other than deciding to work for yourself, what else do you think played a pivotal role in your story?
The most important decision I made was surrounding myself with a supportive network of mentors and peers. Their guidance and honest feedback, combined with the encouragement from my loved ones, especially my children, propelled me forward and helped me stay focused on my goals. This support system was the key to navigating challenges and achieving success. I have always been fueled by my passion for the written word and the desire to help educate children and instill in them the desire for acquiring knowledge and becoming life long learners.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
As a self-published author, I’m most proud of having the freedom to create stories that inspire and educate children. My greatest excitement comes from knowing that I can share my love for written word with young minds, helping to ignite their passion for reading and learning. It was far from easy to get to this point, my journey has been filled with ups and downs, but the turning point came after I suffered a great loss a year ago. that experience profoundly affected me, yet it also reignited my determination to honor the dreams I had as well as those of my loved ones. My son who always believed in me, continues to inspire me to persevere even when things get tough. His encouragement when he was here and now from above, has pushed me to keep going. I’ve faced many challenges emotionally, professionally and personally. The loss I suffered a year ago was devastating, but it gave me the strength to move forward and turn my pain into purpose. My writing became a source of healing, and the encouragement from my other children has been my anchor through it all. I’ve learned to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and to keep pushing forward, no matter how difficult the journey. You may ask what lessons have I’ve learned along the way, I’ve learned that perseverance is everything. Success doesn’t come easy, but with passion, resilience, and a strong support system you can overcome even the most difficult obstacles. Last but not least I want the world to know that my work is driven by love for creativity, and love for the next generation. My story is one of perseverance, of rising from personal loss to create something meaningful. My brand is built on the foundation of hope, inspiration, and the belief that stories have power to heal and transform lives.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Day 1: We would experience a morning at the Saint Germain Bakery enjoying pastries and coffee, or enjoy a brunch at The Mercury.
Day 2: The Atlanta Beltline has a wonderful trail, you will see public art installations, beautiful murals and the city’s skyline.
Day 3: W e will head over the the iconic Piedmont Park for the beautiful scenery. They also have a place to rent bikes, have a picnic, or just relax.
Day 4: The famous Georgia Aquarium is a wonderful place where you can see up close whale sharks, dolphins, sea otters and much more. after that head over to the Krog Street Market, for a variety of eateries.
Day 5:Lets step out for some delicious craft beer at Orpheus Brewing, where you can find seasonal brews and have a great view to enjoy.
Day 6: Lets do some shopping at some wonderful vintage boutiques such as Junkman’s Daughter after that grab a beer at the Porter Beer Bar. now to fill you up we shall stroll over to Two Urban Lick’s, there we can listen to some live music while looking at the city view.
Day 7: Skyline Park, if you enjoy mini-golf, retro carnival games and drinks Skyline is the place to be.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I want to pay homage to my son, who believed in me from the very beginning. He was always my biggest supporter, encouraging me to pursue my dreams, even now he continues to send me words of encouragement from above. His belief in me has been a constant source of strength. His belief in me has been a guiding light, inspiring me every day to chase my passion and honor the dreams he always knew I could achieve.

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