MALLY CHAKOLA

Stories, ideas, and perspectives from a life lived between worlds.

Writer. Speaker. Advisor. Meaning Maker.

Mally’s Story

The strength of the in-between.

Mally Chakola has built a career at the intersection of disciplines, cultures, and perspectives—drawing strength from each to inform the whole.

Attorney. Entrepreneur. Advisor. Educator. Speaker. Writer. Her experience spans law, business ownership, strategic consulting, and effective spoken and written communication. She has cultivated expertise in navigating complexity, recognizing opportunities, and turning ideas into action.

Her work has taken her from corporate offices and boardrooms to classrooms, and from the American South to South Asia and beyond. Across these settings, she has developed a distinctive ability to connect what others may see as unrelated, drawing on diverse experiences to challenge assumptions, find clarity, and create better ways forward.

Today, Mally brings this multidimensional perspective to her writing, speaking, and advisory work. Whether telling stories that broaden understanding, helping business owners navigate consequential decisions, or engaging audiences with new perspectives, her work is grounded in the same conviction:

The ability to connect different worlds isn’t simply a way of seeing more. It’s a way of doing more with what we see.

ABOUT MALLY

MALLY’S ENTREPRENEURIAL WORK AND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN:

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THE WORK

IN THREE FORMS

Writing

Stories from the in-between.

Mally writes nonfiction about identity, belonging, culture, and the encounters that stay with us. Her stories about people and places encourage us to question who we are and where we belong.

READ HER WORK

Advising

The power of perspective.

Mally works with entrepreneurs navigating complex decisions and transitions. Drawing on her background in law and business, she helps clients leverage multiple vantage points to move forward.

WORK WITH MALLY

Speaking

Empowering audience action.

Mally brings stories and a fresh perspective from a rich, diverse professional and personal life. She turns meaning into action, speaking about identity, transformation, and leadership.

HEAR HER SPEAK

“...Mally Steves Chakola, perhaps one of the most dynamic and focused founding entrepreneurs I've ever encountered. In my work over the years with numerous start-up innovators, it's so rare to find such a combination... passion, vision, integrity, street smarts, market savvy, and an ability to adapt as reality unfolds. Mally is the whole package.”

Eric Marx, Via Linkedin
"Mally is a powerful, wise, and thoughtful energetic source of transformation. She helped me launch my first program, execute my concept, and guide me towards establishing a non-profit."

Connie Maday, Spark to Empower, Founder
“Mally Chakola is a remarkable source of wisdom and support for women. With a compassionate heart and a wealth of knowledge, she guides others with empathy, offering practical solutions and reassurance. Her expertise and genuine care shine brightly, making her an invaluable resource and support.”

Kelly H., Montecito, CA
“Mally is a steadfast leader who brings a calm and thoughtful composure to her leadership style. Mally has mentored me to find answers to challenging questions. She provides thoughtful, concise and clear solutions to high stake issues that arise. I always look to her for guidance because I know the solutions work. She is truly a gem.”

Shannon K., Tiburon, CA

Things wOrth noticing

Places. People. Books. Food. Objects. Conversations. Questions.

A collection of short observations and discoveries from someone who seeks meaning and turns it into something useful.

FROM THE NOTEBOOK

ENTREPRENEUR

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ATTORNEY

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WRITER

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MASTER PROBLEM SOLVER

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PUBLIC SPEAKER

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COMMUNITY BUILDER

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SELF HEALER

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PHILANTHROPIST

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SURVIVOR

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CREATOR

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LIFESTYLE EXPERT

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MOTHER

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