How Chantal Monfort Built a Full-Time Mom Creator Business
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What if your next viral video was just a clip of your toddler’s lunchbox? In this episode, I chat with The All Around Mamaherself, Chantal Monfort, about her rise as a full-time content creator—and how sharing easy family meals and real mom moments helped her build an authentic, engaged audience. We also dive into a juicy story about a possible all-expenses-paid brand trip to Mexico that has her wondering: is this a dream opportunity or a scam in disguise?
Chantal opens up about the highs and lows of content creation, the power of tagging brands before they notice you, and why she believes staying authentic is what will make your influence sustainable long-term. Whether you’re building a platform from scratch or trying to grow without burning out, this episode is packed with relatable advice for creators in the thick of it.
Inside This Episode, We Discuss:
The red flags Chantal noticed in a too-good-to-be-true brand trip pitch
Her transition from documenting a love story to becoming a go-to foodie creator
How she juggled content, motherhood, and a 9-to-5 before going full-time
Why her Takeout Tuesday and Family Favorite Friday series helped her grow
The mindset shift she made to hit consistent $5K months
Smart pitching tips for working with brands (even without a huge following)
The truth about growth, UGC, and managing creator burnout
About Chantal Monfort:
Chantal Monfort is a Southern California-based content creator and the voice behind The All Around Mama. As a mom of two, she’s passionate about sharing real-life parenting moments, practical mom hacks, and easy recipes that help make mealtime simpler and more enjoyable for busy families. Through her weekly series, Takeout Tuesday and Family Favorite Fridays, Chantal creates relatable, engaging content that highlights fun, approachable meals even picky eaters will love.
Chantal’s Story:
Chantal’s journey into content creation started with a long-distance love story that unexpectedly went viral. After sharing her engagement and cross-border move from Canada to California, she gained 10,000 followers almost overnight. But it wasn’t until she became a mom and started sharing quick, budget-friendly family meals that her content really took off. By consistently tagging the brands she already used, staying true to her personality, and showing up daily with honest moments, she grew a platform rooted in trust and relatability.
Lessons for Creators:
Chantal’s story is a masterclass in slow, intentional growth. Here’s what you can learn from her approach:
Viral moments help—but consistency keeps you growing
Content pillars (like weekly series) create structure and build trust
Genuine tagging and follow-ups with brands can land you dream collabs
UGC can diversify your income without overloading your feed
You don’t need to niche down into a box—just be clear, relatable, and YOU
Creator life is full of highs and lows—track your average income, not your best month
Final Thoughts:
Chantal’s story is such a refreshing reminder that you don’t need to go viral overnight to build something meaningful. She didn’t fake it, force it, or follow every trend—she just kept showing up with what she had: quick meals, real-life chaos, and a genuine desire to help other busy people make their days a little easier.
Whether you’re working a 9–5, juggling babies and brand deals, or questioning your next move as a creator, this episode is your permission slip to go at your own pace. Keep it real. Keep it useful. And remember, the content that feels “too basic” to post? That might just be the one that changes everything.
Guest Links & Resources:
Instagram: @theallaroundmama
YouTube: @theallaroundmamma
Threads: @theallaroundmama
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