For Cheslyn, the early loss of her mother laid the cornerstone of grace in her life—a quiet yet indomitable force that would eventually guide her through life’s tumultuous waves. It was during the depths of her divorce, a period marked by profound self-doubt and vulnerability, where Cheslyn’s resilience was truly tested. From this crucible emerged a refined grace, born from the courage to confront vulnerability and stand firm within oneself.

During the grand adventure of rediscovering her essence, Cheslyn decided it was high time for a moniker that truly mirrored who she aspired to be. So, after a hearty dose of soul-searching and a little scholarly sleuthing, she landed on the name Neema. Plucked from the lyrical Swahili language, Neema dances off the tongue, meaning “Grace” or “Blessing”—isn’t that just serendipitous? Cheslyn has embraced Neema as the name that wraps her in a cloak of grace, the very essence she strives to radiate. It’s more than just a name; it’s a mantra, a guiding star that led to the birth of Gracefully Affirming Consulting. When Cheslyn steps into her Neema shoes, it’s like the world gets a little softer, a bit more graceful—just how she likes it and needs it to be.

A Sanctuary of Grace: Crafting Liberation One Step at a Time

Within Gracefully Affirming Consulting, Cheslyn extends a sanctuary to women of color, offering a guiding hand through their mazes of challenges with grace and assurance. Drawing from her journey of crisis and liberation, Cheslyn’s approach is deeply personal. She equips others with tools to shift perspectives, reframe narratives, and discover the grace within to dance once more on life’s stage.