About the Founder
Cheyja Andrews Chey Butta
Her story in five chapters — tap to open
Cheyja Andrews — known to many as Chey Butta — is a media personality, author, emotional wellness advocate, and the visionary founder of Speak Life, a movement that empowers individuals to heal, reconnect, and awaken to their highest potential through the power of emotional awareness and authentic expression. With over two decades in media and mental wellness, Cheyja is known for her dynamic voice, her ability to connect with people across every walk of life, and her mission to help others find harmony between mind, body, and spirit.
A Certified Life Coach, Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), and a National Mental Health Counsel Instructor, she blends clinical insight with intuitive understanding — teaching people how to move energy, release limitation, and live from wholeness.
Her inspiration for the Speak Life Symposium was born from her time touring and the relationship she cultivated with global artist Chris Brown- a connection she now considers family. During that season, Cheyja witnessed the immense pressures, emotional isolation, and constant public scrutiny that often accompany fame. It sparked a revelation: “Celebrities are celebrated for their gifts but rarely supported in their humanity.” That moment became the seed for The Speak Life Symposium — a quarterly mental wellness residency designed specifically for celebrities and public figures.
As Chey Butta, she’s graced microphones, stages, and red carpets with grace, humor, and truth — building a reputation as both a cultural connector and a voice of authenticity. As Cheyja Andrews, she brings that same authenticity into the realm of healing and consciousness — inviting others to experience transformation through vulnerability, compassion, and presence.
She is also the author of I Didn’t Know I Was God, a journey into self-awareness and the integration of human and higher consciousness. Through her Speak Life audibles, courses, and live workshops, Cheyja guides others in rediscovering their inner power, emotional intelligence, and innate divinity — regardless of background, belief, or culture.
Book
I Didn’t Know I Was God
“When we heal ourselves, we elevate the world. When the healed take the stage, the world heals with them.”
About The Speak Life Symposium
A safe stage for the human behind the spotlight.
Our mission, at The Speak Life Symposium, is to provide a platform where individuals in the spotlight can openly express their vulnerabilities with their mental wellness without fear of judgment or exploitation.
The Speak Life Symposium recognizes the harmful impact of media scrutiny and societal pressures and dedicates our service to fostering a safe and supportive environment for celebrities and public figures to prioritize their mental health.
Through awareness, thoughtful programming, compassionate guidance, and evidence-based resources, we aim to empower celebrities to prioritize self-care, seek help when needed, and break the stigma surrounding mental wellness in the public eye.
By fostering a culture of empathy, understanding, and acceptance, we strive to promote holistic well-being among those constantly scrutinized by the media. Our commitment extends beyond just an event; it's a movement towards creating lasting change in how society perceives and supports the mental wellness of celebrities.
Together, we envision a future where everyone, regardless of fame or status, feels empowered to prioritize their mental health without sacrificing their humanity.
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