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Chantelle (they/she) is a Black, afro-Caribbean, afro-Latinx, queer contemplative. A first gen American with roots firmly tethered in the African/Black diasporic experience in South America and the Caribbean. Originally from Miami, FL but now calls Philadelphia home. Deeply invested in connecting and learning from other Black artists - getting to play and explore in nature with others. Their creative practice is always evolving - including contemplation, altar building, writing, painting. She is a certified movement chaplain, Liberation Reiki practitioner, a spiritual herbalist and somatic apprentice, a certified queer psychedelics facilitator (ketamine) and psilocybin facilitator trainee. They are the founder and convener of Black.Bird.Rising an apothecary, healing, artist and retreat community centering the flourishing and nourishment of  Black/POC, Queer, Trans humans and the community that loves them. They stay grounded through connection to Spirit, ancestors, nature, art, loved ones, laughter and community. Their big dream is for their own and our collective liberation, healing and rest.