Chloelle Bond: The Audacity to Show Up, Even in the Hardest Seasons

 

Some women move through the world with an undeniable force: rooted in resilience, driven by purpose, and unwavering in their ability to turn pain into power. Chloelle Bond, the powerhouse behind Chloelle Noire, is one of those women. From launching businesses as a teenager to navigating the unexpected twists of life as a single mother and entrepreneur, her story is all about reinvention, and the audacity to keep showing up. 

Chloelle’s entrepreneurial spirit sparked early. At 17, she launched a baking business that flourished beyond her expectations. “I really thought I was going to be a pastry chef,” she recalled. With a semester of culinary arts under her belt and a commercial kitchen at her disposal, she was on the verge of securing deals to sell her baked goods in grocery stores. But the dream was cut short- not by failure, but by the voices of others who didn't see the vision. “My mom was like, ‘No, you’re too close to finishing your degree.’” That moment, though painful, shaped how she approached business moving forward. She learned firsthand the cost of letting outside opinions dictate her path.

When she started Chloelle Noire in 2020, she vowed never to let that happen again. This time, she was in full control of her narrative. “I needed money. I had spent most of my life as a stay-at-home wife, and when I became a single parent, I had to figure it out.” With no choice but to make it work, she built her brand with fierce determination, proving that even in the midst of transition, success is possible.

Over the past four years, Chloelle’s had to say goodbye to some of the most important men in her life, including her cousin, who was more like a brother. “He was my best friend. We’d be on the phone for hours. When he passed, it made me sit down and ask, ‘Where am I not showing up for myself? Where am I still living for other people’s expectations?’”

Instead of letting grief swallow her whole, she found a way to use it and create deeper connections, reminding others that success and sorrow can coexist. “People started DMing me, telling me about their own losses. It showed me the lost art of building real relationships online. We’re more than just entrepreneurs; we’re mothers, daughters, sisters, friends. And people need to see that we can be both human and powerful.”

For Chloelle, success isn’t about the performative hustle or the illusion of freedom that social media often sells. “A lot of people build businesses based on what they see their business bestie doing. But what do you actually want?”

Her approach to wealth is intentional. It’s not just about money. It's about time, relationships, and the ability to show up for what matters most. As a single mother, she made a vow to never let work take away from being present for her son. “I’ve been at every game, every practice, every tournament. I refuse to let the story be, ‘My mom worked all the time to provide, but she was never there.’”

This philosophy is woven into everything she does, from coaching entrepreneurs to hosting her new podcast, Woke Up Wealthy. Chloelle challenges her audience to rethink their definition of success, to stop chasing the highlight reels of others, and to build businesses that truly align with their lives.

For me, the most powerful part of Chloelle’s story is her unwavering commitment to showing up- even when it’s hard. Even when the grief is heavy. Even when the world tells her to sit down and be silent. “You can hurt and still reach your goals. You can hurt and still be productive. You can hurt and still nurse yourself through the process. The key is to find the lesson in the pain, and then use it to serve others.”

And that’s exactly what she does.

Chloelle Bond is more than a businesswoman. She’s a force. A blueprint for trusting God and betting on self. A reminder that even in the hardest seasons, you have the power to keep showing up, and to do so on your own terms.