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FOUR BRANDS. ONE MISSION.
To help you heal, grow, and thrive in every area of your life—mind, body, and soul.
MY STORY FROM BROKEN TO BOLD
For years, I felt lost. I was disconnected from my body, my mind, and my sense of purpose. Trauma had written chapters in my life that I didn’t want to read, let alone share. I carried the weight of emotional wounds from childhood, relationship heartbreak, and years of self-doubt.
This disconnection bled into every part of my life: binge eating to fill an emotional void, gym anxiety that kept me paralyzed, and self-doubt that whispered, “You’re not good enough.” I was overworking, procrastinating, and stuck in a cycle of people-pleasing—trying to prove my worth to others when I couldn’t see it for myself.
I TRIED EVERYTHING TO “FIX” WHAT FELT BROKEN
I tried everything to “fix” what felt broken: diets, therapy, gym memberships, even pouring myself into my work. But nothing stuck. Every effort felt like putting a bandage on a wound that needed stitches.
One day, I sat with myself in the stillness of my own pain. I was tired of feeling unworthy, tired of the shame that accompanied every bite of food, every skipped workout, every undercharged client project. I realized something profound: the root of all of this wasn’t my circumstances. It was my lack of self-love.
THAT WAS THE TURNING POINT.
That was the turning point. I decided to stop trying to “fix” myself and instead started focusing on loving myself—just as I was. That decision changed everything.
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BOLD JOURNEY
THE BIRTH OF FOUR BRANDS, ONE MISSION
My journey wasn’t linear—it was messy, challenging, and full of revelations. As I began to rebuild my relationship with myself, I realized I needed tools to guide me. When I couldn’t find what I needed, I created it.
EACH OF MY STRUGGLES GAVE BIRTH TO A BRAND, EACH BRAND A REFLECTION OF A PART OF MY HEALING JOURNEY.
THE SELF-LOVE COOK
I had an unhealthy relationship with food for most of my life. I ate to silence my emotions, to fill voids, and to cope with pain. Food wasn’t nourishment—it was a weapon I used against myself.
But when I started experimenting in the kitchen, cooking became a form of therapy. I created meals that made me feel good—not just physically, but emotionally. I began to enjoy food for the first time in years, guilt-free. That’s when The Self-Love Cook was born.
I created the Transformation Tastes Good cookbook and workbook as a guide for others to heal their relationship with food. It’s filled with recipes, affirmations, and self-reflection exercises that turned my kitchen into a sanctuary of self-love.
THE SWEAT & SELF-LOVE
Walking into the gym for the first time with a walker and extra weight was one of the scariest things I’ve ever done. I was convinced everyone was staring, judging, and questioning why I was there.
But I showed up anyway. And I kept showing up. Slowly, I realized the gym wasn’t a place of judgment—it was a place of empowerment. Movement became an act of self-love, not punishment.
That’s how Sweat & Self-Love was born. It’s more than fitness—it’s about creating a safe, judgment-free space to move your body with love.
From tools like the Gym Anxiety Card to empowering apparel, this brand is here to help you embrace movement at your own pace.
THE AI SELF-LOVE LAB
Even with therapy, I struggled to navigate my emotions and reframe negative self-talk.
That’s when I discovered the power of AI. Tools like ChatGPT became my pocket therapist, helping me unpack emotions, challenge limiting beliefs, and rewrite the stories I told myself.
That experience inspired The AI Self-Love Lab—a space where technology meets healing.
Through guided prompts, digital tools, and personalized resources, this brand empowers you to take your mental wellness into your own hands.
THE SELF-LOVE CREATIVE STUDIO
I’ve always been a creative, but for years, I downplayed my gifts.
As a web designer and branding expert, I helped my clients build beautiful, impactful brands—but I didn’t value my own work enough to charge what it was worth.
When I started embracing self-love, everything shifted. I realized my creativity wasn’t just a skill—it was a way to help others express their stories and step into their power.
That’s how The Self-Love Creative Studio was born. Now, I help entrepreneurs and creators amplify their voice with stunning websites, impactful branding, and content that connects.
WHY SELF-LOVE MATTERS
Self-love isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practice. It touches every part of your life: the way you eat, the way you move, the way you think, and the way you create.
Through these four brands, I’ve seen lives transformed.
Not because I gave people the answers, but because I gave them the tools to find their own.
That’s what self-love is about—empowering yourself to take control of your story.
WHEN YOU LOVE YOURSELF, EVERYTHING ELSE FALLS INTO PLACE.
TO PROVIDE THE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND INSPIRATION YOU NEED TO:
our mission
Heal your relationship with food.
Build confidence in movement.
Reframe negative self-talk.
Create a brand that reflects your worth.
Self-love isn’t one-size-fits-all.
It’s a journey as unique as you are. Wherever you are in your story, we’re here to walk with you every step of the way.
WHO WE ARE
I’m Chantee Lackey, founder of The Self-Love Creative Studio and its four transformative brands.
My journey is deeply personal. From overcoming binge eating and gym anxiety to becoming a Planet Fitness Ambassador, from using AI to rewrite my mindset to building a creative studio that empowers others, I’ve learned that self-love isn’t a destination—it’s a lifelong practice.
These brands aren’t just businesses. They’re an extension of my heart, my story, and my mission to help others reclaim their worth and rewrite their stories.
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
The relationship you have with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship in your life.
To provide tools that empower you to take control of your journey.
To meet you where you are and walk with you every step of the way.
To celebrate progress over perfection and embrace self-love in every form.
