Phoenix Rising
Phoenix Rising is a raw memoir of shame, silence, and self-abandonment transformed into truth, pleasure, and unapologetic authenticity. More than a story, it’s a mirror and a call to reclaim the parts of yourself you’ve hidden – and rise.
Phoenix Rising is not just a memoir – it’s an awakening.
For forty years, Chantelle carried a secret buried in shame, hidden behind a smile, and locked away from the world. But when the weight of denial became unbearable, she chose to confront her shadows: her sexuality, her shame, her self-abandonment, and walked through the fire. What burned away was not her identity, but the lies she had been taught to believe about herself.
This book is the story of that journey. It is raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically honest. But it is also more than one woman’s story – it is a mirror. A permission slip. A call to anyone who has ever felt the pressure to hide, to shrink, or to silence the deepest parts of themselves.
Blending memoir with insight, Phoenix Rising invites readers to:
- Shed the masks of who they think they should be.
- Reclaim the parts of themselves they’ve been taught to deny.
- Discover the magnetic power of living in unapologetic authenticity.
It is both deeply personal and profoundly universal. Every page offers not only the vulnerability of lived experience but also the courage to face your own. Chantelle doesn’t just tell her story, she creates space for you to see yourself in it.
Whether you are navigating midlife reinvention, spiritual awakening, or the quiet ache of knowing there is more to you than what you’ve allowed the world to see, Phoenix Rising is a companion for the journey. It is a book for those ready to rise from the ashes of silence, shame, and self-abandonment, and step boldly into the fullness of who they are.
This is not just a book.
It is an invitation to reclaim your flame.
About the Author
Chantelle Botha
Chantelle’s clients call her The Catalyst because she sparks transformation by helping people reclaim the one thing no one else can define for them: identity.
For Chantelle, authenticity isn’t something you perform; it’s an internally lived experience. Her own path wound through addiction, shame, and self-abandonment before she rose into a life of raw truth and unapologetic presence. That journey is the heartbeat of her debut book, Phoenix Rising – a fearless memoir of sexual reclamation and self-discovery that doubles as a mirror for anyone ready to stop hiding and start becoming.
As the founder of Phoenix (formerly Dragonfly), she leads a global movement of personal reinvention. Through her keynotes, retreats, and coaching programs, she has guided thousands to rewrite their limiting stories and create their own VIP lives. Her message is piercing yet practical: confidence isn’t learned – it’s remembered. And authenticity isn’t a mask we wear, but the self revealed when the masks finally fall away.
Beyond the stage and the page, Chantelle is a proud mom to an international art auctioneer, a global nomad who thrives on adventure, and a passionate seeker of pleasure in all she does. Whether she’s exploring new corners of the world, diving into soul-stretching conversations, or simply savouring life’s small luxuries, she lives what she teaches: transformation is not a destination. It’s a never-ending adventure.
REVIEWS
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Marie – 25 Sep 2025 (Reviewed on day of purchase)
‘Phoenix Rising’ offers that rare cocktail of intrigue, personal appeal and actionable business insight. Each chapter introduces a vital coaching principle that Chantelle has shared with her clients to elevate their leadership. The book holds specific appeal to the mature female professional and entrepreneur who is claiming professional success alongside personal enrichment. And yes, there is a sensual edge to the book that will be rattling cages, creating a stir and very likely starting a movement. I was lucky enough to receive a pre-release digital copy, and my advice is to get a copy for you and a few to give as gifts to everyone who needs to rise from the ashes.
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