Hi! Welcome to my About Me page.

I am a retired Investigative Strategic Solutionist with 18 years of experience as a problem solver at Consumer Detective Corporation. As a Life Coach, I help people address the issues that cause them sleepless nights. I spent several years rescuing emotionally abused clients from toxic environments where they felt trapped. I also offer educational programs through local community colleges and motivational speaking engagements nationwide. My mission is to inspire and assist individuals in achieving success by providing them with the guidance and tools needed to overcome challenges.

In 1999, I faced one of the biggest challenges of my life when I fell victim to a sociopath. His crimes against me and my family led to a 15-year prison sentence. This unexpected experience left me numb for two years and fearful of society. Determined to understand why and how this happened, I sought therapy to validate my feelings and thoughts. I continued my education through various school programs, research, and an effort to connect with others who had similar experiences. I needed someone to listen and empathize with me. Unable to find a suitable online platform at the time, I created one: Chatergy.com.

I immersed myself in understanding human behavior and improving my ability to predict it. During my healing process, I earned certificates in areas such as psychopathy, body language, and deception detection. Acceptance and forgiveness helped me overcome my anger. Casting my grievances into the ocean (literally) allowed me to unload the emotional baggage and move on with my life. Although I will always live with PTSD and experience anxiety attacks triggered by unethical behavior, my journey has taught me resilience and the importance of trust.

My story was compelling enough to be featured on a reality show on the Lifetime Television Network.

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​Accomplishments

News commentary for KTVI channel 4 News 

Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce, Published an article 

Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce, Speaker

KSDK channel 5 News, featured my story

Lifetime Television (Reality-TV) Final Justice with Erin Brockovich

Guest on Radio Talk Show 97.1

St. Louis Graphic Arts & Communications Association, Inc. and recipience of certificate of appreciation, celebrity speaker 

Guest on MyTalk Radio 107.1 on the Ian and Margie Show in the Twin Cities

WGNU, talk show host on Crime Time Live

Working Women's Survival Show, Speaker 

Interviewed on FOX channel 2 News 

Featured in various newspapers articles

Media

 

High Profile Cases 

Criminal - (fugitive caught - plead guilty to multiple felonies - sentenced to 15 years)

Missing child - Shawn Hornbeck (found)

Missing child - Bianca Piper (still missing)

Missing child - Christian Ferguson (found deceased) 

Ryan Ferguson - murder case - found guilty by association - 40-year sentence - released after serving 10 years 

more....

Testimonials

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Education and Certifications:

 

Business Law, Psychology

Cognitive Psychology with focus on Psychopathy and Human Behavior

Skip Tracing : Missing Persons : Courtroom Testimony 

Suspicious Activity Reporting :  Deception Detection : Infidelity Investigations  

Domestic and Commercial Surveillance Investigations

Identity Theft : Homeland Security : Ethics and Laws for Private Investigators 

PI Surveillance Laws : General Ethics 

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In my 2 1/2-hour program, "Your Wake-Up Call: It's an Experience, Not a Speech© ," I motivate audiences to explore their inner selves, strengthen their weaknesses, and provide the tools necessary to overcome their challenges.

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The Chatergy Studios© presents  The Social Bridge Network©  An entertaining and educational collaborative with our listeners who share their unique problems and solutions.

 

Emotional Escape© Podcast that is dedicated to listening, guiding, and inspiring our community of listeners who need help with resolving problems that keep them up at night.

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Della Dupré ©, our relationship coach who offers free advice about your specific relationship issue. (membership required. Sign up for your free membership here

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I am a mother of two teenagers, dog and cat, whom I enjoy spending time sharing new experiences with. I love to read and created using scrap material and word. 

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In  2003 I began my research on life after death and what happens after we die, through observation, education, and research. See my blog DocuDrama: The Nursing Home 

 

​In my spare time, I am working on my second non-fiction book using my case log Diary of a Private Investigator: Infidelity to Identity Theft. It features the behind-the-scenes work of my career including self-help tools for hopeless romantics, adventure seekers, and those who need a trespasser fix. Action Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Guide, and Self Help. 

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Lessons to live by -Don't believe everything you hear! Consider the source and trust your instincts. People who confide in you about others will confide in others about you. Give as good as you expect to receive! Don't assume you know what someone is thinking or feeling because it's probably not what you think. Don't be afraid to communicate because your words are important. Never assume it's your fault, or that someone is upset with you because you'll know if they are. Always have compassion for people because you don't know what they are going through. A smile doesn't always mean happiness. Own your behavior and your mistakes because we all make them, and don't lie because there's no point. Be true to who you are and don't let people control your behavior and your environment. Those who have insecurities will bring you down if you let them. Don't give people power over how you think and feel, always think for yourself. If you accept or take part in someone else's negative behavior, you are guilty by association and are their equal. Make the most of your time, don't let other people waste it. The only thing you have control over is how you feel about yourself so be your authentic self, always.  Everybody has a story. Cheryl D. Ring

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Whether you are looking to improve your personal or professional life, I am here to help you achieve your goals.