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Sonja Renee`

Country or state 
United States
Available to 
North America,
South America
City 
Atlanta
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/New_York

Personal Details

Bio

​Sonja Reneé is a dynamic Speaker and Author dedicated to helping others transform their lives from the inside out. She sheds light on abandonment trauma—how these hidden wounds silently keep us attached to toxic people, unhealthy relationships, and harmful environments. Through her work, Sonja has discovered that nearly 90–95% of the people she encounters are living with unhealed abandonment wounds without even realizing it. These wounds deeply affect relationships with partners, children, coworkers, siblings, and spouses.

At 49 years old, Sonja discovered that she was adopted—an unexpected revelation that sent her on a powerful journey of truth, healing, and self-discovery. As she began unpacking her past and examining her relationships, both old and new, she realized how deeply abandonment trauma had shaped her life. That breakthrough empowered her to begin the healing process, reclaim her power, and rebuild her sense of identity and worth.

Now, Sonja speaks to audiences to raise awareness, share her journey, and teach others how to identify these wounds, confront them, and heal. In her book, “Abandonment Is Not Your Fault,” she courageously shares her personal experiences, the painful patterns she recognized, and the powerful process she used to break free from bondage, false narratives, unhealthy attachments, powerlessness, and generational trauma.

In her new book, "Keys to Freedom," Sonja breaks down the specific emotional wounds that attract one another and the character traits that bind them together. She explains how trauma attracts trauma—meaning the unhealed wound in one person often forms an unhealthy attachment to the wounds in someone else. These connections may feel familiar or comforting at first, but ultimately they feed off each other in ways that can become harmful, dangerous, and emotionally destructive.

Her book is bold, transparent, emotionally raw, and deeply transformative. Sonja took her life back—and now she is on a mission to help others do the same.

Achievements (1)
Outreach Coordinator/Singles Leadership

"As an Active Administrator dedicated to building bridges between organizations and the communities they serve. By combining operational expertise with a deep commitment to empower individuals to lead lives of purpose through the lens of healthy boundaries, strong foundations, and giving back.

Degrees (1)
Ministry
Word of Faith
2007 to 2009

Presentations

Presentations (1)
Breaking the Cycles of Trauma and Reclaiming Your Future

Sonja bridges the gap between personal experience and professional advocacy. After navigating the complexities of adoption, biological discovery, and the uncovering of deep-seated abandonment wounds, Sonja dedicated her life to helping others identify the "invisible" behaviors that sabotage relationships.

Sonja’s methodology is built on a foundation of clarity and actionable change:

The 5 Pillars of Transformation
Take Responsibility: Moving from a victim mindset to an empowered architect of your own life.

Structure Breeds Stability: Utilizing organizational principles to create a safe, reliable inner and outer environment.

Reconnecting Back to Self: Rediscovering personal identity separate from trauma and external expectations.

Maintaining Healthy Boundaries: Implementing the "non-negotiables" that protect your peace and emotional health.

Transform Pain into Possibilities: Re-purposing past wounds as the fuel for a desired, purpose-driven life.

Past talks (3)
Hear Me Roar
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce
New Castle, DE
March 9, 2014
3rd Annual Women's Empowerment
Women Empowerment
Atlanta
March 20, 2024
Unbreakable
Own your Power
Douglasville, GA
October 17, 2015
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CanvasRebel Magazine

Books & Articles (2)

"Abandonment is Not Your Fault"
Sonja Renee`,
2022
CanvasRebel Magazine

Expertise (7)

Health & Well-being
Self-transformation Book a speaker best keynote speaker CEO Keynote Speaker empowerment speaker Adult trauma

Clients

TraciLynn Fashion Jewelry Business , Word of Faith Christian Center, The Big Meow, Real Bold Truth, 5Linx, Victorious Living Solutions, Coffee and Conversations with Susan Dunlop, Fraud Busting NeoFraus

Awards & certifications (2)

Mic Drop Public Speaking Certification
Mic Drop Workshop/Jess Ekstrom
2023
Laypersons Certificates from Ministry Bible School
Word of Faith Christian Center
2008

Reviews

Testimonials (4)
  • This book was amazing! I never knew the pain I still held on to from my past trauma was so deep! Reading this book made me want to open up more and stop keeping things bottled in. Thank you for being so open with your readers and being that coach we can all reach out to and lean on! For 3 years Coach Sonja has been a constant voice of reason. She strategically knows what I need to hear at all times. Her commitment and follow through to my growth has been epic. I truly appreciate you! To the many more blessings coming your way. You deserve all of this.
    Brittany Vanzego
  • I know Sonja as a friend, a coach, and an inspirational leader. Sonja's teachings are very direct with great energy that draws positive vibes, they're outcome oriented, and transforms lives.
    Mona Turenne
  • Sonja! You are open minded, trustworthy, kind, authentic, warm, caring, loving, friendly, spiritual, and a great teacher. Thank you for helping me be a better me!
    Chameka Amerson
  • Just know that you are a powerhouse and everything.Everything you touch prospers. More importantly keep touching lives the way you do. We're all watching!
    Kimberly Williams
Recommendations
Why choose me? 

I offer deep-lived experience, empathy, and clear expertise on overcoming abandonment.

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