I just started a new bi-weekly post series, on Wednesdays, entitled “#Who I Am” to help those of you who don’t know me, get to know me better; and, for those who do know me, to share with you some more specifics about who I am. This series will focus on both personal and professional aspects of my life.
For me, life is not about compartmentalizing, which I have written an entire blog. You can read it here. My approach to life is as a whole person which combines both my personal and professional life. I would not have one if it were not for the other. Yet, for the purposes of this article, I separate the two just to give you a snapshot of who I am since that is the easiest way. Like most working parents, my work-life balance changes daily, I am flexible because change is a reality and adapting is key for me to live within my life.
Professionally, I have created a consulting business that focuses on listening and developing a customized product that is authentic and genuine. I am authentic because customers receive honesty, clarity and my entrepreneurial spirit as I approach each assignment. I am genuine because customers will not receive my perspective, my services or my product, from anyone else.
While I am known for being authentic and genuine, it is nice to hear it echoed by clients:
A client recently told me who I have been working with for 4+ years:
“Sonya, you never disappoint”.
A new, initially hesitant, client, after working with me, referred an industry colleague to me and wrote in the recommendation email
“I’ve found Sonya to be an honest agent & delivers on the promises she has made me.”
I research, identify, develop and deliver content, connections, and new business. It sounds simple but I offer a strategically thoughtful service that few can replicate.
Personally, I have created a life filled with the people I love the most, my husband and daughter. I make it a point to thank God for them every day. Many of you know that I am the youngest of six children. Both of my parents came from huge families, each being one of fourteen children. I have over 150 first cousins. Believe me, it makes for a lively and festive family reunion when we do get together! I am faith-driven and believe in God, the father of Abraham and actively practice my faith. I am capable, persistent and loyal. As a wife, mother, daughter, sister, auntie, godmother, cousin and friend I am an encourager-in-chief. I lift up those I love to let them know they are capable!
This is a little snapshot of #WhoIAm. Be on the lookout for these posts to learn more about me. Then when you and/or someone you know needs a capable professional to research, identify, develop and deliver content, connections or new business; please feel free to recommend me because I “never disappoint” and I am “an honest agent & deliver on the promises” I make.
Sonya Ruff Jarvis is an entrepreneur and Managing Member of Jarvis Consultants LLC. Sonya is a Business & Marketing Consultant; Content Creator & Connection-Maker; Thought Leader & Industry Expert and Book Author & Entrepreneur. Areas of expertise include: Retail, Marketing, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Human Resources. Sonya has been a part of the B2B retail industry for more than 30 years . Please feel free to contact her at sonya@jarvisconsultants.com. Interested in Sonya’s books? They can be found on Amazon.