We were lucky to catch up with Sonya Adams recently and have shared our conversation below.
Sonya, we’re so excited for our community to get to know you and learn from your journey and the wisdom you’ve acquired over time. Let’s kick things off with a discussion on self-confidence and self-esteem. How did you develop yours?
I’ve always been an outspoken and charismatic person. That came very easy for me. It wasn’t until I became an adult when life started to become challenging. You then realize everybody won’t accept or like the things you do. I recognized real quick this is a competitive world and in order to compete you must have confidence and a willingness to learn. I understand my self worth and I don’t take the word no personal. I knew that I must hold myself in high regard in order for others to value who I am and respect what it is I do. So today I hold my head high and allow my confidence to shine because I’m free and not held captive by anyone’s thoughts about who I am
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
My name is Ms. Sonya Adams CEO/founder of 6x Award winning nonprofit. Celebrating A Vision. We provide amazing experiences to cancer survivors & foster children. Such as concert tickets, Limo rides, helicopter rides. Cruises. Hotel stays wig services.Trips to Malibu wineries. Etc. All at no cost to the survivors. Ms. Adams is an Philanthropic Powerhouse and hundreds have benefited from her foundation. The 1st act of kindness was in 2013 it was a $5.00 Starbucks gift card to a prostate survivor. During COVID the organization experienced many trials and a lot of projects got pushed back. One of the biggest highlights was the organization partnered with Celebrity chef Paul Wahlberg during Christmas 2022 Ms. Adams was flown to Boston, MA and donated toys to the Shriners Burn unit for children. Another highlight, “CAV” partnered with the Childhood Cancer Foundation for our 2nd Annual Survivor Sunset Sail. The Act Of Kindness was featured on FOX 11 with news Anchor Christine Devine The children and their families received lunch, dessert and gift cards. Celebrating A Vision is always looking for volunteers. Please send email through our website celebratingavison@gmail.com
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Founder Sonya 888-661-3390 We measure success by the lives we change!
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
I would say patience. Consistency and integrity. These elements were very instrumental in the success of Celebrating A Vision. I’ve never wavered on what it is I stood for. My advice would be to seek out experts and do research on your projects. The knowledge you equip yourself with prepares you to be competitive and operate at an exceptional level. Align yourself with people who operate in excellence
Alright, so before we go we want to ask you to take a moment to reflect and share what you think you would do if you somehow knew you only had a decade of life left?
I would recruit more people and show them how to tap into their life’s purpose. We need more Philanthropists. A man without a vison is a man that’s lost. The goal for me is to inspire and encourage others to be the best version of themselves
Contact Info:
- Phone: 888-661-3390
- Website: Celebratingavision.
org - Instagram: Celebratingavision
- Facebook: Celebrating A Vision
