President & Founder
A'Shawnti Chestnut
The President serves as the chief executive officer and highest-ranking leader of Royal Essence Society, responsible for preserving the vision, mission, culture, and long-term success of the organization.
Our Story
More Than a Society — A Legacy
Royal Essence Society was founded on the belief that women of excellence, when united by purpose, can transform communities and inspire generations. We are a luxury women's social and service organization rooted in sisterhood, service, and legacy.
Sisterhood
Creating meaningful, supportive, and authentic connections among women — rooted in loyalty, kindness, trust, and mutual respect rather than competition or division.
Empowerment
Encouraging confidence, self-worth, leadership, and personal evolution. Empowerment within the society is rooted in encouragement rather than competition.
Community Service
Giving back through Crowns In Action initiatives and outreach efforts that positively impact the community. The society believes leadership is demonstrated through service and action.
How It Began
Born from a Vision
Royal Essence Society was established to create a refined and empowering sisterhood experience centered around leadership, community impact, personal growth, meaningful connection, and elegant social engagement. The society was founded on the belief that empowered women should not only elevate themselves, but also uplift their communities and one another. Through intentional gatherings, community service initiatives, mentorship, wellness-centered conversations, and educational discussions, members are encouraged to evolve into confident, compassionate, and purpose-driven women.
Our founder envisioned an organization that would honor the whole woman — her intellect, her spirit, her service, and her style. Royal Essence Society is not simply a social group, but a lifestyle-centered sisterhood dedicated to becoming women of impact, influence, and integrity.
Mission & Vision
What Drives Us
Our Mission
Royal Essence Society exists to cultivate an environment where women are encouraged to grow mentally, emotionally, socially, and professionally while building genuine bonds rooted in respect, accountability, and sisterhood.
Our Vision
To become a respected and influential women's social empowerment organization recognized for community involvement, elegant and impactful experiences, positive sisterhood culture, leadership development, women's empowerment initiatives, and service-driven outreach.
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
01
Sisterhood
Cultivating authentic, supportive, and meaningful relationships among women — rooted in loyalty, kindness, trust, and mutual respect.
02
Elegance
Reflected not only through appearance, but through attitude, communication, self-respect, and conduct. We value substance, sophistication, and self-respect.
03
Integrity
Doing what is right even when no one is watching — being honest, trustworthy, and accountable. Integrity strengthens the trust and credibility of the organization.
04
Accountability
Every member plays a role in maintaining the culture, reputation, and success of the society. Accountability encourages growth, maturity, and leadership.
05
Empowerment
Empowering women mentally, emotionally, socially, professionally, and personally. Empowerment within the society is rooted in encouragement rather than competition.
06
Respect
Essential to maintaining a healthy and uplifting sisterhood environment. Royal Essence Society does not tolerate disrespect, bullying, or divisive behavior.
Leadership
The Women Who Lead
Royal Essence Society leadership exists to serve, guide, protect, and strengthen the sisterhood. Leadership is not a position of status — it is a position of service, responsibility, accountability, and stewardship.
Our Reach
Regional Chapters
Royal Essence Society spans four regions across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, each led by a dedicated Regional Director committed to growing the sisterhood locally.
