Meet Our Founder
Aelicia "Chocolate" Watson
- Aelicia "Chocolate" Watson
Founder & CEO, Redeemed Women
Owner of The Chocolate Effect
Aelicia “Chocolate” Watson is a dedicated change maker, author, and advocate transforming the lives of women in Fair Park neighborhood of South Dallas and beyond. As the Founder & CEO of Redeemed Women, Chocolate leads a ministry committed to empowering women facing generational poverty, homelessness, abuse, and other life challenges by providing mentorship, resources, and a strong community of support.
Chocolate’s passion for service comes from her own journey of resilience. Having survived teen pregnancy, sexual abuse, cancer, homelessness, and hardship, she understands firsthand the battles women face. Her mission is to show women their God-given worth, helping them heal, grow, and step into a redeemed life filled with hope, dignity, and purpose.
Under her leadership, Redeemed Women has become a pillar of transformation, offering programs that address spiritual, emotional, and practical needs through Bible studies, counseling, job readiness, transportation services, and more. Her work has been widely recognized, including receiving the “Awaken” Award from Priscilla Shirer’s Going Beyond Ministries for her unwavering commitment to serving others.
Beyond her ministry, Chocolate is an author, speaker, and mentor, inspiring women to rise above their circumstances. She finds joy in travel, social events, and a good night of karaoke, but her greatest joy comes from helping women discover their God-given strength and potential.
To learn more about Chocolate’s journey and for professional coaching, visit www.thechocolateeffect.com
"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound…"
- -Isaiah 61:1
- CHOCOLATE'S BOOKS & RESOURCES
Available for purchase and shipped worldwide

Anointed: A Survivor's Story
from unspeakable pain to undeniable joy
In my book Anointed, you will find honesty, hope and healing. This season of my life produced a level of transparency the world, nor myself for that matter, was ready for #ButGod, I'm still standing. Anointed is a book to share with book clubs, bible studies, staff retreats and more. I highly encourage both Men and Women to read it, then share it with a friend.

Relationships Matter
Because We Are Not Meant to Do Life Alone
In Relationships Matter, I share vulnerable stories from my own journey—moments that challenged how I show up for people and, just as importantly, how I allow others to show up for me. I’ve found that it is in this space of mutual vulnerability where true growth lives. Because at the end of the day, relationships truly matter; we were never meant to do life alone.
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Book Chocolate for your church/ministry event, conferences, women’s groups, corporate events, retreats, and more! Use the booking form provided below to submit an online booking request.
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Community + Empowerment + Inspiration
Our mission is transforming women to lead independent lives by building relationships and addressing their spiritual, physical and vocational needs. By building up women, we lift up the community.
- Phone
(469) 372-7580
- Mailing Address
P.O. Box 600623
Dallas, Texas 75360
- Physical Location
1905 JB Jackson Jr. Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
Redeemed Women is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Federal tax Identification number (EIN): 82-0971627. Click here to visit our Candid profile.
