About Chantal

Chantal is the co-founder of The Trauma of Money and founder of What The Finances, Chantel Chapman is considered the money teacher you’ve been waiting for; renowned for her cutting-edge, relatable, and trauma-informed money guidance. Drawing influence from 14 years of experience as a mortgage broker, 10 years as a financial literacy consultant, and extensive research in addiction, behavioural science, trauma, and mindfulness, Chantel’s distinct disciplines make learning about money the antithesis of anything you would experience through traditional schooling. Chantel has written personal and entrepreneurial finance curriculums for Universities, and Accelerator programs such as Humber College and EntrepreNorth. Chantel was the lead player in building Canada’s first-ever, award-winning digital mortgage experience with a free credit score and a consultant on several other innovative products for one of Canada’s largest Fintech brands. Chantel is also the co-founder of School by K&P, an online school for creative entrepreneurs that also provides free education for communities that have been marginalized across North America. Along with her partner Hiroko Demichelis and Trauma of Money faculty of teachers, Chantel developed and currently runs The Trauma of Money Method – Canada’s one and only accredited course certifying professionals in facilitating healing around trauma and money through a decolonized lens.