Hey! I'm Chauntology Speaks
I was raised in a family of strong Black women. Smart, independent women with BIG personalities. They are well-liked, deeply respected, and a lot of fun to be around. Their strength and wisdom taught me the importance of self-love, resilience, and community. However, growing up in this vibrant environment also came with its own set of challenges.
From an early age, I learned the damaging habits of being everything to everyone and nothing to myself. I watched these incredible women pour their hearts into taking care of others, often neglecting their own needs in the process. Not asking for help and masking our feelings became the norm, a badge of honor worn by many of us. This unspoken expectation to always be strong and composed led me down a path of overwhelm, frustration, and eventually, self-destruction.
These habits created a cycle of burnout and emotional exhaustion that felt impossible to break. I realized that by constantly putting others first and hiding my true feelings, I was losing what I truly needed - ME.
I started spiraling:
- Frequent mood swings, crying spells and emotional outbursts
- Pulling away from friends and family; preferring isolation over interaction
- Ignoring my physical and mental health
- Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, or persistent sadness
- Struggling to keep up with my endless responsibilities
- Engaging in risky behavior as a way to escape or cope with stress
- Thoughts of doom and self harm
I FELT TOTALLY TRAPPED.
I was stressed out because I was showing up for everybody else, but nobody else was showing up for me.
I was stuck in a never-ending cycle of unfulfilling relationships - romantic and platonic, overworked and undervalued in my career, buckling under the weight of unresolved emotional baggage. Spending all of my time caring for other people while longing for someone to care for me.
I needed help but didn’t trust anyone enough to be vulnerable. I pretended to be healthy, whole and happy and wore masks to cover up what I was really feeling. I supported everyone else in their growth and development while mine was stunted by poor self esteem and low self worth. Being suffocated by pretense almost killed me - literally - and I knew, if I wanted to live, something had to change. I’d changed everything around me - my partner, my friends, my church, my job, my residence - and things still weren’t better. So, I did what I’d never had the courage to do.
I CHANGED ME.
I wrapped myself in the security of my own personal cocoon and worked on me. Embracing my flaws was challenging. But, I got to know myself on the deepest, most intimate level and gained the power to create the life I had been desperate for. I learned to control my own narrative and began to manifest the things I wanted in my life.
Now it's your turn!
Want to stop being everything to everyone else and start prioritizing yourself?
YOU CAN!
Want to make the right connections - not with people who only want to use or abuse you - but with people who genuinely love and want to support you?
YOU CAN!
Want to ditch the paralyzing overwhelm and simply breathe?
YOU CAN!
BUT YOU HAVE TO DO THE WORK!
Transforming your life isn't easy. Unlearning everything you've been taught and relearning the truth of who you are takes courage, patience, and relentless honesty. It means peeling back the layers of what society, culture, and even family have told you to be, and facing the raw, unfiltered version of yourself. It’s about confronting the beliefs that have kept you small, challenging the narratives that never served you, and rewriting your story with your own hand.
This journey isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress. It's about embracing the discomfort of growth and finding strength in your vulnerability. It's about recognizing that every step forward, no matter how small, is a triumph over fear. True transformation requires you to show up for yourself, even on the days when it feels impossible. It asks you to trust that you are worthy of the life you envision, even when you don’t have all the answers.
But here's the truth: your transformation isn’t just for you. It’s for every woman who sees you rise, every daughter who watches you reclaim your voice, every friend who feels empowered by your courage. It’s for every generation that follows, knowing they can shed what no longer serves them and build a life rooted in authenticity and joy.
I started this journey years ago and haven’t looked back. It’s been a path of deep self-discovery, healing, and growth—one that’s led me to let go of limiting beliefs and embrace a life of true purpose. I've learned to set boundaries that honor my spirit, build self-worth that isn’t shaken by others' opinions, and create a life that aligns with my deepest desires.
I invite you to join me. When you work with me, you get more than just support; you get a partner who knows firsthand the challenges and triumphs of transformation. Together, we’ll identify the blocks holding you back, break down the fears standing in your way, and create a personalized plan that helps you reclaim your power. You’ll have a community of like-minded women cheering you on, celebrating your wins, and walking alongside you every step of the way.
I believe in your ability to create the life you desire—and I'm here to help you get there. So if you're ready to unlearn what no longer serves you, embrace your truth, and step boldly into the life you deserve, I invite you to join me on this journey. Your transformation starts with one decision. Let’s make it together.
More about me...
I was born and raised in East Texas but currently reside in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. I'm married to my own personal superman, Reggie, and we are raising a phenomenal daughter. I love fashion, singing, reading, and traveling but my absolute favorite pastime is destroying my opponents on the spades table!
I've worked in the social service field for more than 20 years and hold a master's degree in Professional Counseling, a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a number coaching certifications.
I help women live happier, more fulfilling lives by teaching them how to control their own narrative to create the outcomes they desire. I don't teach solely from a textbook or theory but from a combination of educational, professional and real life experience.
My clients trust me because I've been in their shoes but they love that, although we're traveling the same path, I allow them to experience their journey in their own way. They know the journey isn't easy but are comforted in knowing that I'm with them every step of the way.
My family
totally random FACTS ABOUT ME...
- I don't have a favorite anything. My preferences are based on the season I'm in.
- I am truly a "girly girl". Dresses, makeup, jewelry, shoes, perfume, hair, purses - I love them all!
- The first concert I ever went to was The Boys (now known as Suns of Light).
- I share a birthday with Andra Day, LeBron James, Tiger Woods, Tyrese Gibson, Meredith Vieira, Sheryl Lee Ralph and other celebrities I'm less familiar with.
- I'm an avid reader and have read over 100 books in one year!
- I've taken French and Spanish classes and still can't speak either language (I passed my classes, though!)
- I am obsessed with butterflies!
- I am optimistic, with a side of realism. I believe I have the power to make good things happen but through effort, careful planning, persistence and choosing the right strategies.
- I have A LOT of acquaintances but very few friends. Only a few people have seen the most vulnerable
- In school, I played the alto, tenor and baritone saxophones. I wanted to play the soprano sax but never had the opportunity.
- I can sing and dance. Just don't ask me to do them both at the same time!
- Never try to remember me by my hair because it changes all the time: style, length, color - I never keep it the same.
professional bio
Chauntae Hollins is passionate about growth and transformation and has an insatiable appetite for helping Black women shed their superwoman status. She knows firsthand the effects of trying to live up to the impossible standards of the “Strong Black Woman” and understands the hurt, frustration and disappointment of being everything to everyone while being nothing to herself. In her coaching practice, she takes women on a transformative journey of redefining their strength by prioritizing themselves, rewriting their narratives and reclaiming control of their lives.
Driven by an authentic desire to serve others, Chauntae’s career has been focused and determined. She has dedicated more than two decades to advocating for children and families and has positioned herself as an ideal partner for achieving tangible results. She is exceptionally skilled at connecting with others and her genuine, judgment-free approach has been instrumental in helping them feel safe, ensuring they've been heard and inspiring them into action.
Chauntae sits on the Board of Directors as the Vice President/Director of Human Resource Services of The Circle of Sistahood, a nonprofit mentorship program designed to guide teen girls in breaking difficult barriers, developing positive self esteem and promoting mental health. Her educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Certification as a Master Life Coach with specializations in Professional Life Coaching, Goal Success Coaching, Happiness Coaching and Life Purpose Coaching.
Chauntae and her husband, Reggie, are raising their daughter, Olivia, in Forney, Texas.
Qualifications & Achievements
Certified Master Life Coach
Certified Professional Life Coach
Certified Professional Life Coach
As a Certified Master Life Coach, I've earned the highest level of certification a coach can receive. I've gained the most practical and powerful tools to help you resolve inner conflict and change unwanted habits. I have the knowledge of the industry's best practices and techniques and will to use what I've learned to make a difference in your life.
Certified Professional Life Coach
Certified Professional Life Coach
Certified Professional Life Coach
As a Certified Professional Life Coach, I have advanced techniques and strategies to help you transform your life. I have the foundation to understanding how to be an effective coach, including strong communication skills, powerful listening skills and vital questioning skills. These skills allow me to help you develop a better understanding of yourself and empower you to follow through and achieve your goals.
Certified Goal Success Coach
Certified Professional Life Coach
Certified Goal Success Coach
As a Certified Goal Success Coach, I am trained to help you identify what you really want and stop limiting your dreams, create a compelling vision of your life, create a long term plan use weekly tools to help you stay on track, stay motivated and inspired along your journey to success, replace limiting beliefs with empowering ones, stop procrastinating and take massive action and be held accountable through our coaching relationship.
Certified Happiness Coach
Master of Arts, Professional Counseling
Certified Goal Success Coach
As a Certified Happiness Coach, I can help you find happiness in every day life, no matter what obstacles you may be facing. I do this by guiding you in peeling off the layers of limiting beliefs, negative patterns and old programming - empowering you to unleash your happiness from within! You'll develop better coping skills for day-to-day stressors and make decisions that bring happiness and success in life.
Certified Life Purpose Coach
Master of Arts, Professional Counseling
Master of Arts, Professional Counseling
As a Certified Life Purpose Coach, I help you capitalize on your natural talents, put your skills to good use, find the gold nuggets within your unique, authentic self and live a life of passion and meaning that points to a greater purpose for your life.
Master of Arts, Professional Counseling
Master of Arts, Professional Counseling
Master of Arts, Professional Counseling
As a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, I have been taught how to counsel effectively and serve the needs of a diverse population. I'm skilled to provide a wide variety of counseling services to individuals, couples, families and groups addressing emotional, mental and behavioral disorders. *Although I'm trained and qualified as a therapist, I only provide coaching services and will refer those with therapeutic needs to another qualified practitioner.
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
20+ years of Professional Experience in Personal Wellness
20+ years of Professional Experience in Personal Wellness
As a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, I've studied the field of psychology from both scientific and practical perspectives. I've learned how biological, cognitive, social and cultural factors interact to determine humans' amazing capacities for complex behavior, emotions and thinking. I've examined a wide array of topics including foundational psychological theories and practices, human behavior, social interactions, mental health conditions and cognitive processes.
20+ years of Professional Experience in Personal Wellness
20+ years of Professional Experience in Personal Wellness
20+ years of Professional Experience in Personal Wellness
With more than twenty years of life, educational professional experience, I'm an expert in growth and transformation and have a unique gift in connecting with people. I have a knack for making meaningful connections and an insatiable appetite for helping others discover their authentic self. I am passionate about my mission and am especially inspired to help men and women take their lives to unprecedented levels. This isn't just a job to me - this is my calling and purpose in life.
Chauntology Speaks, LLC
425 Pinson Road, Ste. MPMB 1121, Forney, Texas 75126
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