The Youngest Person In The Room? Good

Come and listen to our Host, Tina Spoletini, as she chats with inspiring guest Chanelle Chalazan for our “Speak Up & Stand Firm” Podcast Mini-Series.This powerful series is all about finding your voice, trusting your truth, and having the courage to stand firm in what matters most. We’ll explore what it means to speak with confidence, create healthy boundaries, advocate for yourself and others, and stop allowing fear, guilt, or the opinions of others to silence you.Through honest conversations, real-life stories, and practical wisdom, we’ll encourage DIVAS to step into their power—not by being the loudest person in the room, but by being confident enough to know that their voice matters.Whether you’re learning to say “no,” having a difficult conversation, standing up for yourself, or finally speaking the truth you’ve been holding inside, this series will remind you that your voice has value, your boundaries deserve respect, and your story deserves to be heard.Chanelle is the 16-year-old Founder & CEO of Chic & Charmed Boutique by Chanelle, a Canadian jewelry brand she began at just 13 years old. What started as a young entrepreneur’s idea has grown into a brand travelling across Canada, with Chanelle showcasing her jewelry at major trade shows and events in cities including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Toronto and beyond.Her entrepreneurial journey has earned national attention through television, radio, podcasts and publications, including CTV, Global News and CityNews. Chic & Charmed has also been promoted through billboard campaigns in multiple Canadian cities.Beyond building her business, Chanelle is passionate about showing other young people that age doesn’t have to determine how big you can dream. Now expanding into speaking opportunities and launching her own magazine, she continues to grow Chic & Charmed while sharing the realities, lessons and determination behind building a national brand before graduating high school.Website: chicncharmedjewerly.com Instagram: chicandcharmedbychanelleWe talk with Chanelle, a 16-year-old Canadian jewelry founder, about finding your voice early and refusing to shrink even when you feel judged. We unpack what confidence looks like in real life: support systems, boundaries, and the courage to act before you feel ready.• building a support system through mentorship and role models• navigating judgment at school and in adult spaces without making yourself smaller• recognising how self-talk forms and learning to push past it• setting boundaries as your business and public profile grow• creating affordable high-quality jewelry with a clear mission and values• advocating for yourself while balancing big goals and a backup plan• taking opportunities by turning “no” and “maybe” into “yes”• giving back to the community as part of long-term successFor more Divas That Care Network Episodes visit www.divasthatcare.com