From Tyler Perry Studios to Target Shelves

About this episode

Chantel Powell shares her journey from working at Tyler Perry Studios to founding the natural deodorant brand Play Pits, highlighting resilience and faith through challenges.

How I Got Here with Dreena Whitfield Guest: Chantel Powell, Founder & CEO of Play Pits In this episode, Dreena sits down with Chantel Powell , founder and CEO of Play Pits , to talk about what it takes to build something from the ground up and keep going when everything falls apart. From styling wardrobes at Tyler Perry Studios to creating one of the most beloved natural deodorant brands in the country, Chantel shares how motherhood sparked her purpose, how faith carried her through loss and a warehouse fire, and how she continues to rise like the phoenix she is. This conversation is a story of resilience, faith, and legacy — a reminder that the hardest seasons often shape the strongest leaders. ⏱️ Episode Chapters [00:00] Introduction – Dreena welcomes Chantel Powell and sets up her journey from film to entrepreneurship.[03:10] The Moment That Sparked Play Pits – Her son’s “funk” leads to a kitchen experiment that changes everything.[06:00] From Kitchen Experiments to a Formula That Worked – Testing, feedback, and finding a natural chemist.[11:45] Laid Off and Launching Play Pits – Turning a layoff into a backyard launch moment.[15:10] First Big Break – Unique Jones’…

People in this episode

Host: Dreena Whitfield

Guest: Chantel Powell

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• resilience
• natural products
• motherhood
• faith
• business journey

Keywords

• entrepreneurship
• natural deodorant
• resilience
• motherhood
• Tyler Perry Studios
• Target
• warehouse fire
• business journey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Play Pits, Tyler Perry Studios, Target

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