Chanelle Molina of Brentwood on Life, Lessons & Legacy

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Chanelle Molina. Check out our conversation below.

Hi Chanelle, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
Integrity is MOST important, definitely. No amount of intelligence or good energy can take the place of it. They can surely enhance integrity in a positive way, but they cannot replace it.

Nothing can. And it’s really freakin’ hard to rebuild it once broken. Best practice is to just always have integrity, no matter what.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Sure! My name is Chanelle T. Molina of the Chanelle T. Molina Collective, LLC. Under this umbrella, I do Live-in Infant/Parent Support (dba Nanny Belle), Cooking/Baking Consulting (Chanelle T. Molina Consulting), and catering for weddings/celebrations (Just Stick a Fork in It). I’ve been in business for almost 15 years and have been very lucky to be a part of so many of my clients’ special days. And that goes for Nanny Belle clients, too.

The most unique part of the Nanny Belle experience is that I don’t just take care of the tiny humans, I care for the big humans, too! Making sure the whole family is shown grace and love is most imperative in my line of work.

Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My dad, Bobby. I don’t think there’s been someone that has seen me since, all the way to my core. Any ounce of self esteem/confidence/assurance came from him. He made me feel like I could do anything because of how sure he was that I could. He passed away in 2002 when I was 16.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
“It wasn’t your fault or your responsibility.”

As an adult now, I can see how much work it all takes to raise children in an emotionally/physically/mentially safe household. We can all only do our best and with that comes holding ourselves accountable to them. From my own personal experience, it’s the child’s job to test boundaries and really push buttons. It’s our job to make sure we guide them in whichever direction we see fit, while still ensuring they build resiliency and thrive.

Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
I’m Japanese, Filipino, and Mexican…so I’m always going to make sure you have eaten. Feeding people is how we make sure you know you are loved and your wellbeing is considered. I’ve had people who have never experienced that kind of care and I understand that it can be overwhelming if you’re not used to it. Making sure anyone who is in my path has a fully belly is one of my greatest joys.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What are you doing today that won’t pay off for 7–10 years?
Currently trying my best attempt at mending some childhood core wounds. Though it pays off very slowly, I don’t think I’ll see all of the results for about that long. I don’t really care how long it takes as long as I see it in my lifetime.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chanelletmolina/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanellemolina/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chanelletmolina

Image Credits
The Bird and The Bear Photography