We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Sonna Johns a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Sonna , appreciate you joining us today. Was there a moment in your career that meaningfully altered your trajectory? If so, we’d love to hear the backstory.

With me, there wasn’t just one defining moment. It was a series of situations and occurrences that led to my devotion to mentoring, healing, and empowering women today. Throughout my life, I found myself in situations and relationships that weren’t in alignment with me. Not wanting to rock the boat, I was overly accommodating and tolerating things that didn’t support my well-being. I found myself staying small and remaining in unhealthy circumstances out of fear, obligation or guilt.

Until one day, I decided -after being in a long-term relationship that was no longer aligning with my soul, I had to make a choice. The choice was myself and my spirit. The situation was affecting my health, and I decided I needed to change my life. Just two weeks after making this monumental decision, the quarantine hit, and I went into deep isolation for four months. This is where I dug deep, did a deep self-reflection and focused on my spiritual practice. I knew my life would never be the same. And it never was.

I had left a very big life, filled with what most people dream of and believe is true happiness. The truth is, there is so much more than material and monetary things in this life. The real substance is unconditional love, integrity and inner-peace.

Sonna , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I am incredibly grateful being blessed as a single mom to raise to two amazing boys, the purest joys of my life. My background includes being a spokesperson and model for many household names—Comcast being a major national tv commercial contract. I also thrived as a trainer, facilitator, and coach for various Fortune 500 companies coaching executives to give sales presentations and become better listeners, and become more confident in their workspace.

My passion for teaching and coaching has become the foundation of the work I do today, guiding women to live their most authentic and empowered lives. Another chapter of my life was serving nine years in the corporate sector. My position in executive sales and marketing allowed me invaluable experience. While managing multiple accounts, navigating the complexities of corporate politics I tried being the best mom I could for my boys. This experience has provided priceless insight for those seeking to find peace and balance in their personal life while thriving in demanding careers. Unfortunately, I experienced burnout, which started effecting my health and well-being. This contributed to me resigning, and rethinking my options. Had I known how to navigate the overwhelm back then, things may have been different today. However, I believe each of us has a unique journey that guides us toward our true purpose, and I am exactly where I am meant to be. Through my own triumphs and challenges, I have found the strength, courage and wisdom to walk alongside others who have faced similar paths. By integrating these lessons into a deeply spiritual and transformative space, I empower women to reconnect with their Divine Feminine energy, guiding them to create lives filled with purpose, harmony, and authentic radiance.

My mission also stems from personal experiences. I’ve walked the path of breaking free from unhealthy relationship patterns, navigating the pain of dimming my light to meet others’ expectations, and enduring soul-crushing heartbreak. It was through seeking support and healing, and my dedicating to spiritual practice, that allowed me to reclaim my power and completely transform my life. These experiences fueled my purpose: to guide women through their own journeys of self-discovery and self-love, helping them rise above, become stronger, wiser and more empowered than ever before.

As a Truth-Embodiment Coach and Spiritual Mentor, I help women awaken to their Divine power and reclaim their sovereignty. I guide them to reconnect with their sacred feminine energy, strengthen their inherent intuition, honor their body’s wisdom, and reignite their inner fire—which is their most authentic, fulfilling expression. We do this through inner healing, somatic body connection, and mindfulness practices. This is extremely powerful and transformational.

It fills my heart with joy to witness the women I’ve had the privilege to walk beside bloom into their fullness—cultivating deep self-love, navigating life’s waves with grace and resilience, and thriving in all areas of their lives. The essence of my work is to inspire, energize, and empower women to create lives filled with passion, abundance, and authenticity. Together, we heal the shadows that hold us back, establish healthy boundaries that honor our worth, and embrace self-love practices that deeply nourish the soul.
This journey is about about stepping into your power with confidence, radiating profound self-love, and living a life that reflects the truth of who you are.

What sets my approach apart is the blend of my lived experiences, the vast wisdom I’ve cultivated through diverse roles, and the intuitive guidance that shapes every aspect of my work. Each client’s journey is unique, and I am divinely supported in my tailored approach to help unravel their challenges. This fusion of personal insight, spiritual connection, and individualized presence creates a transformative path for my clients to step into their most authentic and empowered selves.

In today’s fast-paced and often isolating world, staying connected to our true selves is more important than ever- it’s so easy to lose ourselves or get caught up into what others expect of us. When we choose to heal and fully embody who we are, we tap into our Divine Feminine essence – and start to live authentically and unapologetically. When we do this, we not only transform our lives; we help heal the world. It’s from this space of inner radiance, we nurture our families, cultivate sacred relationships, and flourish in every area of life. Together, as we embody our truth, we unlock our highest potential and step into our divine purpose.

I believe every woman deserves a life infused with love, beauty, purpose, and pleasure. My mission is to help women connect with their inherent divine feminine power and step boldly into the fullness of their being.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

Resilience has been my way of life—it’s all I’ve ever known. For years, I carried the responsibility of being a caretaker, endured painful relationships and navigated challenging personalities. I also faced situations where others didn’t have my best interests at heart. Betrayal was a recurring thread in my life. And yet, I always found a way to keep moving forward, even despite the difficult obstacles.

The turning point came during a long-term relationship that, on the surface, seemed perfect. I lived a grand life, one where I’d never have to work again. Everyone on the outside had their own opinion. Needless to say, deep inside something felt wrong, out of alignment. The situation didn’t resonate with my soul. I had a choice to make: stay in comfort and security or choose my heart, my soul, my well-being and my self-respect. I never looked back. Was it easy? No, not at all. But “I was worth it”. I deserved love and peace, and my family deserved a happy, healthy mom.

That decision came with sacrifices. I had to detach from friendships I’d nurtured for over 20 years, start my own business from scratch, and figure out how I would provide for my boys and myself, all while healing my inner being and soul. But through it all, I found my true calling. It was in those moments of reinvention, bravery and finding the courage, that my coaching and mentoring business was birthed—a space where I could help others reclaim their power, just as I had reclaimed mine.

My greatest lesson that I had to learn was to listen to my intuition. Bar none. My inner voice was speaking to me through my heart, my body and my soul. The Universe, Higher Power, God, was sending me signs, trying to get my attention in so many ways. But I wasn’t ready to hear it. I wasn’t ready to believe that I had to move on. My heart wanted things to work.

But here’s the truth: divine relationships aren’t supposed to be difficult. They flow. They aren’t perfect but they are built on understanding, mutual respect, and unconditional love. Eventually, it became inevitable. I had to listen to the quiet but persistent inner- knowing that I deserved peace, joy and love. My higher self was never going to give up on me.

We are intuitive beings. We are sacred. The wisdom we seek is already within us. When we listen to our soul, we are protected, guided, and loved beyond measure.

If you feel that nudge—however small, however inconvenient—trust it. I didn’t, and I paid the price. Build a strong connection to God, Goddess, Source, Universe—whatever you call the divine energy— that connection will provide everything you need to thrive.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.sonnalife.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnalifecoach/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SonnaLife/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnajohns/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sonnajohnslifecoach3081/videos

Image Credits

laur nash photography @laurnashphotography