I Died for 20 Minutes.
Now I Help Women
Live Boldly.

From medical trauma to global stages
I turn survival into testimony and pain into purpose.

From Survival to the Stage.

After surviving a near-death experience that changed everything, I made a decision — my story would not end in silence.

Today, I stand on stages, write words that heal, and create spaces where women are reminded they are still here for a reason.

I don’t just speak about resilience. I embody it.

From Survival to Strategic Leadership

Shawnise Chantell is a keynote speaker, author, and advocate whose message transforms lived experience into leadership insight. After surviving a life-altering medical crisis, she chose not just to recover — but to lead.

Her work bridges resilience, strategy, and courageous storytelling, equipping audiences to navigate adversity with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Whether addressing corporate leaders, healthcare professionals, universities, or faith-based communities, she delivers a message that is deeply human — and powerfully actionable. I don’t just talk about resilience. I embody it.