About Sonja L. Samuel
As an international speaker, life empowerment strategist and performing arts director, over the past 15 years Sonja has served as a keynote speaker, trainer, and consultant for Fortune 500 companies, civic and non-profit agencies. Sonja's motivational, enlightening and empowering presentations has been experienced throughout the United States, Spain, Virgin Island, Canada, England, West Indies, Australia, Scotland, Ireland, Japan, Russia, South Africa, Nicaragua and Costa Rica.

Her energetic, results oriented style and progressive approach, has led to integral relationships with corporations and organizations such as the American Heart Association, Dallas Independent School District, Children's Ministry International, the US Postal Service, General Accounting Office, Bank One-Texas, Oldsmobile Motor Division, The Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation, and Hitachi Ltd.

Through her corporate experience, Sonja is adept in all phases of strategic planning, performance management, creative development and implementation of multi-level management programs. Some of Sonja's special qualifications include conducting leadership, communication and cultural sensitivity training; providing assessment and consultation; along with serving on various task force and planning committees to organize, coordinate, and facilitate workshops for women and professionals.

A former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and NFL Payers Cheerleader, Sonja is a favorite among many student groups for conducting motivational school assemblies and rallies to coach and train the youth of today on making right choices, abstinence education, leadership and character development.

Currently, Sonja travels the country consulting, speaking and training on personal and professional development issues. She is a featured speaker at Women's and Leadership Conferences around the globe. In addition to her professional endeavors, She mentors youth and young adults through her performing arts troupe and also serves as executive producer and host of the internet radio program "Reel to Real."

In addition, Sonja is the founder of " New Life Abundant Enterprises " with the mission of 'EmPOWERing People to Impact their World, Fulfill Their Destiny and Make a Divine Difference!'

Education
B. S. Accounting
North Texas State University (currently University of North Texas)

Honors
Personalities of the South

Outstanding Women of America Publication
"Managing with Diversity" Audio: Mission , KS : SkillPath Publications, March 1999.