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I'm your

solution-minded,

expert entrepreneur,

here to give you a strategic lift

I’ve been building brands since I was 17, long before I knew what “entrepreneurship” even meant.

I started in the photo pit — studying art, shooting concerts, and running a photography business before “content creation” was a thing. Then life handed me some sharp left turns: divorce, bartending in strip clubs, a surprise pregnancy. Out of survival came reinvention — a chance to channel my creativity and drive into something bigger than just making ends meet.

That hustle turned into Chanel & Lee, a consulting studio that’s now served 300+ entrepreneurs across 45+ industries. I became one of the first Dubsado® Certified Specialists, built a name as a speaker and educator in the business space, and started mentoring other consultants on how to scale with confidence.

But C&L is only part of the story. I’m also the founder of CRVIII Media, a high-impact content agency focused on athletes and performance brands; the owner of 713 Photo Booth, a Houston-centric photo booth company; the host of the Ironically Serious podcast; and the Managing Director of Texas Young Professionals Houston. I’m currently laying the groundwork for First Light Sanctuary, a nonprofit for grieving mothers, alongside my mom.

At the center of all of it? A belief that business doesn’t have to fit one box. You can bet on yourself, pivot when you need to, and design ventures that reflect every layer of who you are.

If you want the résumé version, you can find me on LinkedIn.

If you want the unfiltered version, tune into the podcast.

I'm your

solution-minded,

expert entrepreneur,

here to give you a strategic lift

I’ve been building brands since I was 17, long before I knew what “entrepreneurship” even meant.

I started in the photo pit — studying art, shooting concerts, and running a photography business before “content creation” was a thing. Then life handed me some sharp left turns: divorce, bartending in strip clubs, a surprise pregnancy. Out of survival came reinvention — a chance to channel my creativity and drive into something bigger than just making ends meet.

That hustle turned into Chanel & Lee, a consulting studio that’s now served 300+ entrepreneurs across 45+ industries. I became one of the first Dubsado® Certified Specialists, built a name as a speaker and educator in the business space, and started mentoring other consultants on how to scale with confidence.

But C&L is only part of the story. I’m also the founder of CRVIII Media, a high-impact content agency focused on athletes and performance brands; the owner of 713 Photo Booth, a Houston-centric photo booth company; the host of the Ironically Serious podcast; and the Managing Director of Texas Young Professionals Houston. I’m currently laying the groundwork for First Light Sanctuary, a nonprofit for grieving mothers, alongside my mom.

At the center of all of it? A belief that business doesn’t have to fit one box. You can bet on yourself, pivot when you need to, and design ventures that reflect every layer of who you are.

If you want the résumé version, you can find me on LinkedIn.

If you want the unfiltered version, tune into the podcast.