Making Waves One Ripple At A Time

A rock thrown into a body of water ​causes ripple effects and little waves. In ​life, we experience “rock” situations that ​will cause ripple effects and waves. We ​help our clients identify life experiences ​that have not been resolved or that may ​have had a negative impact in their life.

“I thoroughly enjoyed being apart of this program. ​The bonds built in the process where priceless. The ​conversations and topics helped me learn a lot about ​myself. I recommend this program to anyone that’s ​on a journey of self-discovery. You won’t be ​disappointed!”

-Satisfied Program Participant

These ripples and waves do not just effect you. They ​effect those around you. We want to help you journey ​through the ripples and waves so that they are not ​negatively impacting you or those around you. We assist ​them in acknowledging and accepting past hurts to ​refocus positively on present or current issues.

Rocks will come. Life happens. How you ​respond will determine how the ripples ​and waves flow. New experiences and ​situations will be met with a positive “can ​do” attitude. With a refocused ​understanding of self, one is able to seek ​their life’s purpose, potential and ​possibilities.

Be a rock with self-care. Cause a ripple effect with self discoveries. Make waves by being an effective change ​agent for your family and community.

"Cholon did a great job facilitating the 12-week program. Despite the pandemic, Cholon created a safe environment for the participants to ​continue the course virtually. I am grateful for my time with the group. It allowed me to dig deep and begin the work toward understanding myself ​better and heal from some past hurts and pain."

— Paula G. Program participant

Talk Sessions

Phone conversations to assist you through those OMG! moments in ​life. An unbiased and nonjudgmental discussion of the matter. The ​goal of the conversation is to leave you encouraged, enlightened ​and uplifted.

These conversations are not part of the other services provided by ​Ripple Effect For Change.  

1 Hour minimum

Coaching

More in-depth version of the Talk Sessions. Consulting is ​online or in-person.

3 session minimum| 


Fenix Project

This is a therapeutic curriculum. Participants will receive a certificate of ​completion after completing the curriculum coursework and successful ​demonstration of course learning objectives.

This course is a peer-based partnership. We journey with you to:

· Identify key life experiences that have not been resolved or that may ​have had negative impacts in your life.

· Acknowledge and accept past hurts, so that you can refocus positively ​on present/current issues. Redefining current situations without past ​influences leads to making informed and sound decisions and taking ​positive actions.

· To assist you in making informed decisions, where one can better ​prepare for future possibilities. It is our hope you will be in a position ​where new experiences and situations will be met with a positive and ​“can do” attitude.

Just as the phoenix rises from the ashes with renewed youth and ​purpose to live through another life cycle, we hope with a refocused ​understanding of one’s self, you can seek your life’s purpose, potential, ​and possibilities.

Our most popular service for small (no more than 5 participants) and ​large groups (no more than 10). Now scheduling for one-on-one ​sessions.

12 session minimum

“The Fenix Project was an awesome experience! I met some incredible beautiful women, who like me, have dreams but for whatever ​reasons, such as our pasts, fears, insecurities, etc., have kept us from being who we are meant to be and doing what we are meant to ​do. In the group, we were able to express our feelings and thoughts openly and without judgement. I was able to identify some ​pieces of myself, from my past that were affecting my life. Now that I have identified some of the pieces I am able to move ahead. I ​am forever grateful to the Fenix Project for that! The founder/facilitator, Cholon Coleman, was an absolute gem! Her weekly topics ​impacted me and made me reflect on me and my past and my future. You can see she genuinely cares for all women and their ​destinies. I highly recommend the Fenix Project!.”

— Wanda Powell, Participant

All photos by Lalovely Photography

Making Waves One Ripple At A Time

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Cholon Coleman, from Henrico ​County, Virginia, graduated from ​Virginia Union University with a ​degree in Sociology. She later ​pursued a Master of Divinity in ​Pastoral Counseling from the ​Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of ​Theology. In 2009, she was ​licensed to preach by St. Peter ​Baptist Church.

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Her work as a probation and ​parole officer led her to create ​the Fenix Project under Ripple ​Effect for Change, aiming to ​support women dealing with ​unresolved traumas influencing ​their decisions.

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In the fall of 2021, Cholon ​became a member of the Iota ​Sigma Alumnae Chapter of ​Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, ​Inc., where she actively ​contributes her skills.



In her free time, Cholon enjoys crocheting reading, tackling ​home improvement projects, and cherishing moments with ​family and friends. She is currently working on her podcast, ​“Making Waves,” and writing a short story novel.


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Although she does not have children, her nephews Calvin, ​Miles, Wyatt, and niece Vivian hold a special place in her ​heart. Cholon is excited to marry her best friend, Anthony ​Boyd, in the near future.


Lalovely Photography