About Chelle Honiker
Caffeinated - Writer - Mama - Founder - Foo Fighter - Speaker - Trainer - Traveler
I’m the Managing Partner of Athenia Creative Services, LLC which includes Athenia Creative, Athenia Training and Athenia Marketing.
Some of Athenia’s notable projects include:

Speaking & Training
I started my career as a travel consultant and became the youngest Certified Travel Counselor in the history of the Travel Institute. I quickly moved from travel planning to the technology and training side of the industry. I launched my own consultancy in 1999 building websites and teaching people how to market, sell, and close leads from their website. Once social media launched, I broke it down for my clients and became a sought-after speaker and trainer, traveling the globe to share my knowledge. My training motto is, “If you don’t know it, it’s because I haven’t explained it well enough.”
I break down the geek-speak and help my audience understand complex issues. More importantly, I make sure they have the necessary resources to be successful.
I’ve spoken to groups of thousands, all around the globe. My favorite topics are centered around self-publishing, content creation, and AI. I have a portfolio of pre-developed talks, but can customize for your event.

That dog won’t hunt.
When I moved to Texas from California what feels like a million years ago, it sometimes felt as if I’d moved to a far more
Upgrade Your Brain’s Operating System
I have a new analogy I’d like to share this month. Indulge me as I rock this newborn while her exhausted parents try to get
And Just Like That … We’re ONE.
I realize that time ceased to have meaning when the world went topsy-turvy. What used to be a minute started to feel like seven hours.
The Evolving Indie Author Resources
I have always seen IAM as an extension of the larger indie author community, born out of a group of international writers who met daily
When You’re Just a Little Stitious
Like Michael Scott from The Office, I’m not superstitious, but I am a little “stitious.” I don’t open umbrellas inside. I throw spilled salt over
From The Publisher: The Product of Perseverance
When it comes down to a hero’s journey, the one thing that makes the story compelling is their ability to overcome the obstacle. What odds