The M.O.D.Y Manifesto

Mom Of the Damn YearTo ignite a global movement of mothers who rise from survival to leadership, transforming personal adversity into collective advocacy and rebuilding the systems that once failed them.

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Who We Are

The M.O.D.Y. Manifesto wasn't built out of ambition; it was forged out of necessity.It began as an act of survival for my son and I. When the systems that were supposed to protect us collapsed, I discovered that women rise. This personal blueprint for rebuilding life from the ground up quickly evolved into a powerful movement for collective change.M.O.D.Y. stands for Mom of the Damn Year, a title we reclaim, not wait for.It represents every woman who has been underestimated, overlooked, or forced to start over, yet still shows up and rebuilds with fire in her chest and purpose in her hands.As a mother, educator, and advocate, my work now empowers families to move from survival to leadership. Through The Rise of the Phoenix Kids Collection, I create books that introduce neurodivergent concepts in ways both parents and children can understand together, bridging communication gaps and fostering understanding.Together with The Forge (our in-house parent resource hub), this work transforms personal adversity into collective advocacy. The M.O.D.Y. Manifesto is not a brand built on perfection; it's proof that the same fire that breaks you can be the one that forges you.

Chanel N. Grant, MBA, M.Ed., is a nationally recognized educator, advocate, and author with over 16 years of experience in special education, program leadership, and family advocacy. She has trained educators, collaborated with multidisciplinary therapy teams, and guided parents in building inclusive environments that honor every child’s unique strengths.After her son’s autism diagnosis, Chanel combined her professional expertise with lived experience to design evidence-informed tools and systems that bridge the gap between clinical practice and everyday parenting. Her work is grounded in empathy, backed by research, and trusted by families and professionals alike.As the founder of Rise of the Phoenix: The M.O.D.Y. Manifesto, Chanel leads a growing movement dedicated to redefining motherhood, advocacy, and neurodiversity through education, lived experience, and systemic reform.

What We Do

Through The M.O.D.Y. Manifesto, I disrupt outdated narratives about motherhood and neurodiversity by giving women the knowledge, confidence, and advocacy tools to rebuild from the inside out.My work spans four pillars:The Rise of the Phoenix Kids Collection:
children’s books that introduce neurodivergent concepts in a way that both parents and children can understand together.The Forge:
an in-house resource hub offering customizable templates, advocacy guides, and home-based systems for families who are building structure beyond traditional support.Speaking & Workshops:
keynotes and trainings designed to equip educators, parents, and professionals with practical tools for advocacy, inclusion, and leadership.Publications & Media:
featured articles, podcasts, and collaborations that amplify the voices of mothers redefining resilience and reforming the systems that once failed them.

Tribute to my Son

You are the reason I rose. Every book, resource, and piece of this work began with you, a promise that no child should have to fight to be understood and no mother should have to build alone. You are my why, my legacy, and my fire.

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