ShantaQuilette Develle is a tough, talented leader who has navigated one of the most unconventional glow-ups you’ll hear. From track star to IRS forensic accountant to viral comedic storyteller, she has reinvented herself with grit, purpose, and a signature sense of humor that turns life lessons into liberation. Based in Dallas, she is an entrepreneur, author, executive producer, creative director, comedian, global speaker, corporate comedy performer, patient advocate, consultant, community healer, transformation architect, and content creator whose work sits at the intersection of wellness, reinvention, and culturally rooted comedy.

A standout sprinter with Olympic aspirations, ShantaQuilette also earned art and fashion scholarships before entering the world of finance and ultimately rising to a career with the IRS as a forensic accountant. Her path shifted at age 40 when she survived a heart attack and, nine months later, a stroke that forced her to retire. Instead of collapsing, she transformed. She rebuilt her life with intention and clarity, taking her storytelling online and quickly becoming a trusted voice for women navigating health challenges, midlife reinvention, and stepping into a new era of purpose.

Her expanding ecosystem spans wellness education, lifestyle guidance, humor-driven corporate programming, keynote speaking, brand storytelling, digital content, and community-centered initiatives. She partners with companies to develop strategic campaigns, curated product experiences, and promotional storytelling, while offering consulting support rooted in empathy, lived experience, and business acumen. Through her platforms, she elevates women’s voices, inspires personal evolution, and creates meaningful connections between brands, audiences, and the communities they serve.

Her work naturally incorporates strategic brand development, marketing insight, curated retail experiences, promotional storytelling, and business support services, forming a powerful narrative engine behind her growing influence.

From heart health advocacy, to comedic transformation to corporate culture shifts, ShantaQuilette leads with intention: blending humor, healing, and hard-earned wisdom to remind people everywhere that reinvention is not only possible, it’s necessary.

A standout sprinter with Olympic aspirations, ShantaQuilette also earned art and fashion scholarships before entering the world of finance and later rising to a career with the IRS as a forensic accountant. Everything shifted at age 40 when she survived a heart attack and, nine months later, a stroke that forced her to retire. But instead of folding, she transformed. She rebuilt her life with intention, taking her storytelling online and rapidly becoming a trusted voice in lifestyle, wellness, empowerment, and culturally resonant humor.

Her growing ecosystem includes wellness education, digital content, lifestyle guidance, brand storytelling, and community-centered programming. Through her platforms, she elevates women’s voices, helps audiences navigate personal transformation, and partners with companies to develop meaningful storytelling, curated product experiences, promotional campaigns, and community-focused initiatives. Her work spans content creation, brand development, marketing partnerships, and curated retail experiences that reflect her commitment to humor, healing, and helping people thrive.

ShantaQuilette leads with purpose, blending creativity and expertise to build a brand that is both impactful and memorable. From heart health advocacy to midlife reinvention to culturally rooted comedy, she is proof that a comeback can be louder, funnier, and more powerful than the setback.