Woman of the Month: LaTonya MeChelle

Meet LaTonya MeChelle, a dynamic force of empowerment and transformation behind The LME Brand, Eye Love Me, Inc., and the vibrant Hauze of Love event space. As a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, LaTonya served for approximately 12 years across active duty and reserves, and later worked as a government contractor before following her heart to pursue her true calling, supporting and uplifting others.

From veteran to visionary, LaTonya’s mission goes beyond business, it’s about building confidence and creating opportunities for personal growth. She champions the “CHOICES Lifestyle” (Constantly Having Opportunities to Increase Change & Empower Self), encouraging everyone to embrace a WOW FACTOR Mindset that fuels self-worth and bold action in every area of life.

Through The LME Brand, LaTonya offers a comprehensive suite of services, including veterans benefits support, love & life coaching, image management, and more available both virtually and in person. Her nonprofit, Eye Love Me Inc., provides a nurturing platform for individuals to prioritize self-care, develop personal advocacy, and live more authentic, fulfilling lives. She’s also the creative force behind Hauze of Love, a stylish micro-event venue designed for intimate gatherings, empowerment sessions, milestone celebrations, and professional meetups, with full support from local collaborators like planners, caterers, and DJs.

Recognizing the power of connection, LaTonya also offers a flexible co-working space. Members enjoy amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi, a concierge service, refreshments, printing, and comfortable work settings, ideal for productivity and collaboration.

LaTonya delivers powerful messages through both her role as an inspirational speaker (trained by Les Brown) and a media personality. Her personal journey—marked by experiences of domestic violence, sexual harassment, single motherhood, and surviving date rape at age 48, has shaped her into an unapologetically authentic advocate for

healing and growth. She’s graced the screen and airwaves as a sports analyst, FM host, red carpet interviewer, editor-in-chief of her magazine LME, and media host at major events like the Essence Festival and BMI’s Celebration of Legends. From interviewing icons such as Marvin Winans, Kirk Franklin, Evander Holyfield, and others, LaTonya connects with her audience through vulnerability, relatability, and transparency.

Her guiding words are simple yet profound: “It’s not about liking me—it’s about me pouring into you so you can like yourself better.”

LaTonya urges women to be resilient: embrace setbacks as lessons, stay aligned with your vision, and don’t let self-doubt get in the way. As she says: “Stay out of your own way, believe in your capabilities, and affirm your worth, you already have what it takes.”

To learn more about LaTonya MeChelle's work, connect with her and the LME brand:

Website: www.thelmebrand.com

Instagram: @thelmebrand

Facebook: @LaTonyaMechelle