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 the Fashion Designer and Owner of 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\nindustry’s impact on people and the planet, as well as how the United Nations Sustainable\nDevelopment Goals are linked to fashion.
\n\nSonya 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 National Notary Association Certified Mobile Notary Signing Agent with her second business VA Document Divas Notary Service.
Sonya spends most of her time doing community service. She is currently serving as Ms. Plus Culture Galaxy 2021 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 for the Pembroke Manor Civic League, board member of the Young People's Guild, and mentor with Envision Lead Grow. Sonya is member of the National Council of Negro Women Norfolk Section, Virginia Beard Festival, African American Cultural Center of Virginia Beach and supports many other volunteer organizations with fundraising assistance. Sonya is a content creator for Botic Point, a platform that uses video content to fundraise for non-profits.
She is the host of the SeXXXy Sista Circle Podcast which is designed for professional women that embrace their sexy side on a journey of self love 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.
\n\nSonya 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 National Notary Association Certified Mobile Notary Signing Agent with her second business VA Document Divas Notary Service.
Sonya spends most of her time doing community service. She is currently serving as Ms. Plus Culture Galaxy 2021 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 for the Pembroke Manor Civic League, board member of the Young People's Guild, and mentor with Envision Lead Grow. Sonya is member of the National Council of Negro Women Norfolk Section, Virginia Beard Festival, African American Cultural Center of Virginia Beach and supports many other volunteer organizations with fundraising assistance. Sonya is a content creator for Botic Point, a platform that uses video content to fundraise for non-profits.
She is the host of the SeXXXy Sista Circle Podcast which is designed for professional women that embrace their sexy side on a journey of self love 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.