Sonya H.

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About Sonya H.

Sonya is originally from Largo, Florida and a graduate of Largo High School. Sonya is college educated in Madrid, Spain with an MBA in International Business and Bachelor's Degree in International Business from London, England. Sonya also has an AS Degree in Fashion Merchandising. Before moving back to Florida, Sonya was based in New York City working as an: International working Director at Ralph Lauren where she traveled to cities like Hong Kong, Barcelona, Tunisia, Istanbul, Copenhagen, Paris, London and had many other global travels. Throughout her career, Sonya has led in education and personal development leadership. Sonya is a Professor of Fashion and Business. She has taught at LIM College and at Berkeley College in New York City while working with children's education charities in Florida and New York. In October of 2023, Sonya began teaching as a professor in Heidelberg, Germany at her Alma mater, Schiller International University. Currently, Sonya is also an inspirational and motivational speaker. In the Fall of 2022, Sonya became an official Youth Speaker for Pinellas County Schools. In March of 2023, Sonya was the Keynote Speaker at the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce International Women’s Day Event. In November 2023, Sonya was keynote speaker at the 2023 graduation commencement ceremony of Schiller International University. Sonya Holley is Founder of I GOT INSPIRED TODAY - an education and inspiration based life coaching mentorship. This mentorship helps others achieve goals in the midst of adversities, with a focus on emotional abuse recovery. Sonya is a fashion expert in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida, appearing on local TV. Sonya is also a fashion show commentator and fashion show production liaison. Sonya’s love for fashion brings her work as a professional judge of beauty pageants. Sonya also does commercials and makes appearances in cable TV movies and streaming TV shows. Volunteering & Charity Work *Big Brothers Big Sisters Education of America *Street Squash After School Program *Student Entrepreneurship Coach with Junior Achievement *Dress for Success Charity Tampa/Orlando *CIBMTR CAC Advisory Committee Member Other Exciting Facts About Sonya *Sonya has Traveled 27 Countries around the world *Sonya is a Coach and International Business Professor *Sonya is a Digital Advisory Board Member at Suncoast Credit Union *Sonya is a Member of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce in Dunedin, Florida