About Sonya Z.
Sonya Z. Phillips is a native of Virginia Beach, VA. She is a US Army Veteran that graduated from Old Dominion University with a BS in Biology and International Business. She is also a NACCC Certified Career and Credit Counselor that serves as a Financial Coach for a nonprofit. Sonya is a serial entrepreneur and wears many hats….one just happens to be made of rhinestones.
Her business journey begins with being the Fashion Designer and Sewing Instructor for Stretch Couture, a sustainable fashion brand. She started her business as a self taught seamstress but has since studied under Marc Jacobs and is currently enrolled in a course taught by Fashion Revolution titled "Fashion's Future: The Sustainable Development Goals" which explores the fashion industry’s impact on people and the planet, as well as how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are linked to fashion. Sonya has showcased her designs in many fashion shows including New York Fashion Week and around the world. She currently teaches Fashion and Design at Baila Fuzion Dance and Creative Arts Center.
Sonya has over 9 years of experience as a Notary Public and is also a NNA Certified Mobile Notary Signing Agent with her second business VA Document Divas Notary Service.
Sonya spends most of her time serving her community. She is your Ms. Plus Culture Galaxy 2021 (the very 1st “Plus” Culture Galaxy”) and upon the completion of her reign in August 2021 she will step into the role of ANP/MCG Regional Pageant Director of VA, NC and GA. She is a Clean Water Captain with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Events Coordinator/ 2nd Vice President for the Pembroke Manor Civic League, and mentor with Envision Lead Grow. Sonya is the Youth Committee Chair of the National Council of Negro Women Norfolk Section,
Media/Communications Coordinator with the Tidewater Coalition For The People, member of the African American Cultural Center of Virginia Beach as well as a volunteer with the Virginia Beard Festival.
Currently she is building a new brand, The Sexxxy Unicorn, which is a number of products and services focused on Self-love, Self-discovery and Sisterhood. This includes the SeXXXy Sista Circle Podcast which is designed for professional women that embrace their sexy side because "SeXXXy is a state of mind!"
When time permits, Sonya loves to travel, eat tasty things and shop for books that she will someday have time to read.
Her business journey begins with being the Fashion Designer and Sewing Instructor for Stretch Couture, a sustainable fashion brand. She started her business as a self taught seamstress but has since studied under Marc Jacobs and is currently enrolled in a course taught by Fashion Revolution titled "Fashion's Future: The Sustainable Development Goals" which explores the fashion industry’s impact on people and the planet, as well as how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are linked to fashion. Sonya has showcased her designs in many fashion shows including New York Fashion Week and around the world. She currently teaches Fashion and Design at Baila Fuzion Dance and Creative Arts Center.
Sonya has over 9 years of experience as a Notary Public and is also a NNA Certified Mobile Notary Signing Agent with her second business VA Document Divas Notary Service.
Sonya spends most of her time serving her community. She is your Ms. Plus Culture Galaxy 2021 (the very 1st “Plus” Culture Galaxy”) and upon the completion of her reign in August 2021 she will step into the role of ANP/MCG Regional Pageant Director of VA, NC and GA. She is a Clean Water Captain with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Events Coordinator/ 2nd Vice President for the Pembroke Manor Civic League, and mentor with Envision Lead Grow. Sonya is the Youth Committee Chair of the National Council of Negro Women Norfolk Section,
Media/Communications Coordinator with the Tidewater Coalition For The People, member of the African American Cultural Center of Virginia Beach as well as a volunteer with the Virginia Beard Festival.
Currently she is building a new brand, The Sexxxy Unicorn, which is a number of products and services focused on Self-love, Self-discovery and Sisterhood. This includes the SeXXXy Sista Circle Podcast which is designed for professional women that embrace their sexy side because "SeXXXy is a state of mind!"
When time permits, Sonya loves to travel, eat tasty things and shop for books that she will someday have time to read.