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Defining Success with Marion Roaman
The Woman Who Helps Dreams Come True: Sonya Denyse
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After The Applause
Sonya shares her new initiative, After The Applause, a life and mental health navigation service to support athletes and artists in finding the resources they need beyond the game and beyond the spotlight.
Your Ego or Your Dream?
Sonya reflects on the delicate balance between dreams and a journey of discovery that might be based in ego.
Your Dream May Be The Answer to Someone Else’s Prayer
Sometimes people don't realize that their dream is part of a larger story, and that their hesitation towards fulfilling the dream delays someone else's solution.
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The SoloCEOs
SoloCEO Guru Talk: Becoming a Master Connector in a Virtual World
With The SoloCEOs
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The Empty Envelope
The “Empty Envelope” is an old-school networking move with a modern lesson: sometimes the best way to build a relationship is simply to give someone a reason to call you. A reminder that real connection, curiosity, and a little scrappiness still matter in business.
Rebuilding a Professional Network
Starting over professionally? Sonya Denyse shares practical networking strategies for solopreneurs and career changers from Chambers of Commerce to meaningful one-on-one conversations.
The Bookstore Strategy
In this conversation, Sonya Denyse shares a scrappy early-business strategy she used before she had a strong referral network.
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Parables from the Projects
Story Time with Sonya Denyse!
With Mia Hall
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Attending The Fame High School
Sonya reflects on her journey to auditioning for and being accepted into the High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts, now known as LaGuardia High School, or simply the “Fame” school.
Harlem: A Place for Dreams and Possibilities
Growing up in Harlem taught a powerful lesson about family sacrifice, community, Black creativity, and the responsibility to make every opportunity count.
Weight of the World
Sonya opens up about carrying the weight of the world and what it takes to keep moving toward your dreams.
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