Welcome!
I’m Chelo. I created Anatoliah because I believe one emotionally intelligent conversation, quote, song, or book can change the way a young person sees themselves and the choices they make in and out of school.
Thank you for your precious time and for your interest in my work.
In 2012, I began a journey to help students address an issue that transcends race, nationality, gender, and economic background: the ability to make better decisions.
After working in corporate America for more than eight years, I realized my heart was being called somewhere else. I wanted to create something that could help young people understand that they were born with a unique capacity to lead lives of purpose, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence—not only in the classroom, but in the everyday decisions they make outside of school.
Anatoliah in Action
Today
After inspiring thousands of students, I am deeply grateful and hopeful about what lies ahead.
It is my deepest desire to bring The Anatoliah Talk to school communities like yours—and to remind every student that the power to lead begins with the decisions they make within themselves.
"Anatoliah's message is particularly beneficial in a middle school, where students navigate crucial personal and academic development stages."
- Principal Floyd @ Robinswood Middle School, Orlando, FL