Poet, author, artist, voice
About
Mel Chanté is a Brooklyn-based poet, artist, founder of self talk platform Vow to Self and author of Brown Butter. She is the creator and host of the Vow to Self Podcast, an affirmations meditation to help uplift thoughts and self talk. Mel released her debut EP, FLO, —with popular single, Magnificent— amassing over 2 million streams on Spotify and other major platforms.
From performing spoken word and music across the U.S. and Europe, to writing, leading and voicing meditations for apps and live events, to modeling for commercial and media campaigns, Mel seeks to inspire self love and empowerment through her myriad of arts. She was chosen as an opening act for Rupi Kaur’s World Tour in December 2022. Read more.
Cover Art by Briannia Walters.
‘Love Me Like’
Mel Chanté’s latest single, Love Me Like, features heartfelt guitar melodies by Franky Payne as the backdrop through the depths, waves and canvas of love, a poem from her book, Brown Butter. Available on Spotify and all streaming platforms.
DEBUT EP
FLO
Mel released her debut ep, FLO, a journey of poetry and melody through life’s daily rhythms that all lead back to honoring self-love. With hip-hop elements paired with soothing beats, this musical collection echoes the importance of nourishing our peace, speaking life into ourselves and affirming the greatness we all possess within.
Gratitude Journals
New Vow to Self Gratitude Journals with daily vows to inspire your journey in 2023. Soft-cover and hard-cover versions are available.
Brown Butter
Brown Butter is Mel Chanté’s debut book, a collection of poems, journal entries and vows to self. Jotted experiences through the journeys of being Black, woman, human, daughter, sister, lover, friend. These pages explore the ever evolving phases of love, joys, grief, healing and self-worth and acceptance. Grab a signed copy by the author.
Photo By Timothy Smith
watch - ‘magnificent’ official music video by brandon gorsira & timothy smith
Photo by Sofar Sounds
watch - mel chanté live for Sofar Sounds’ Listening Room with guitarist, franky payne
From The Root Podcast
mel wrote the original music for the root podcast by conscious chatter and melanin & sustainable style. Featured in forbes, wwd, refinery29. read more.
Photo by Tabbytha Ferguson
Mel is a voice on the shine app, now owned by headspace, voted one of apple’s top self care apps of 2020. She hosted the daily shine podcast, leading meditations to millions of listeners across the world. Listen here.
#WBPartner #TheColorPurple
Mel worked with warner bro’s to create social media promo reel for the new take of ‘the color purple’ movie, filmed + edited by keaton manning + michael elmquist. watch reel.
creator & host
Vow to Self Podcast
The Vow to Self Podcast is a space to uplift self talk and raise our vibes. With affirmation meditations, we speak life, love, peace, prosperity, joy and healing into our hearts. Join us on Mondays for intentional words voiced by Mel Chanté with soothing music by Franky Payne. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms. Follow Vow to Self on Instagram for regular inspiration on your timeline.
reading, performance & speaking engagements
Mel provides author readings, live performances, IG Live performances + takeovers, workshops, panel discussions and talks across audiences in the arts, corporate, non-profit, educational and community institutions. Send an inquiry.
Modeling & campaigns
Mel has modeled and participated in country-wide campaigns for household names Sally Beauty, Warner Bros’ The Color Purple, H&R Block, Weight Watchers, Athena Club and more. Send an inquiry.
virtual meditations
Mel has led live and virtual meditations for companies, universities and private gatherings to diverse audiences expanding into the thousands, including Meta, formerly known as Facebook, Just Works and Goodwill Industries. Send an inquiry.
voice-over & music partnership
Mel writes and narrates original poems and scripts for independent films, albums, podcasts, beauty editorials, meditation apps, social media posts and intimate gatherings and events. Send an inquiry.
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Testimonials
“Mel is an incredible talent and partner to work with. She brought so much heart and life to the content she voiced for us, creating so many fans among our listeners. Her collaborative approach and work ethic made working together so easy. We’re grateful for her partnership!”
“Mel’s poetry workshop allowed the students to express themselves through their own interests, music taste, and mindfully take in their surroundings to use for inspiration. By drawing on her personal practices of a morning routine, affirmations, and intentions, she encouraged them to write out theirs. I highly recommend hiring her for your next workshop!”