SONIA'S VILLAGE TALKS...

EDUCATE . ENCOURAGE . EMPOWER . E3

COACHING . INCLUSION . FAMILY EMPOWERMENT

MY JOURNEY

Sonia Marshall-Brown, Founder & President
The goal of Sonia's Village Talks (SVT) is to educate, encourage and empower families of both typically developing individuals and those who learn differently. Another important objective, is to partner with the workforce community to provide coaching services that will enable individuals with different abilities to be included in the workforce in an equittable manner. SVT's is particularly focused on empowering those with different abilities: Asperger's Syndrome "high functioning autism", Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder "ADHD", learning disabilities and related disorders. These disabilities are sometimes referred to as "hidden disabilities" because often times, employers are not aware of employees who are diagnosed with these disabilities. Unfortunately, most applicants DO NOT reveal their disability on job applications because they fear discrimination. I have witnessed "first hand" the devastation that individuals and families experience when their loved ones are unable to find the employment necessary to become productive, independent members of society.
As a mother of two teenagers, I have encountered numerous challenges and faced moments of being overwhelmed. Feeling “overwhelmed” or "isolated" on this parenting journey is a sentiment many of us share; My goal is to eradicate these feelings by creating a community of positive support and learning. In addition to sharing my expertise, knowledge and experiences, I am excited to share insights from various professionals and parents who have been instrumental on this journey called "parenting". Sonia Marshall-Brown is also the founder and Executive Director of It Takes a Village to Educate a Child, a non-profit organization that focuses on creating services to boost the self-esteem of individuals with autism so they may enjoy a more productive, independent lifestyle.
Only 21% of people with a disability are employed! Source: Department of Labor

Client Reviews

★★★★★
"Sonia helped me reconnect with my teenage daughter. We are now talking to each other in a civil manner. Thank you for your insight and guidance. "
D. Davis
★★★★★
"For years I have had the pleasure of consulting with Sonia to advise me through the challenges of raising my son. Her feedback has been priceless. I believe she will be an asset to those in need of her services."
K. Bennett
★★★★★
"Throughout the years, Sonia has been able to provide me with the support we have needed to get through the challenges of parenting. We couldn't have done it without her!"
N. Cannning

KEY DIFFERENTIATORS

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Training Experience
17+ Years
K-12 . Higher Education . Advocacy . Master's Degree in Special & General Education .
Business Experience
25+ Years
DEI . Coaching . Workshops . Sales & Marketing . Non Profit . For Profit
Parenting Experience
20 + Years
Sonia is the mother of two wonderful teenagers who inspire her to help other families with challenges
The Connector
Unlike other coaches, Sonia works with a network of family support specialists who collaborate with her to achieve her client's objectives.

SERVICES

PARENTS: Comprehensive, tailored solutions to help parents build strong and lasting relationships with their children. ORGANIZATIONS: Coaching and workshops to help non-profit and for profit entities fulfill their commitment to a more diverse, inclusive, equittable workforce.
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FOR PARENTS
With monthly newsletters, coaching and a supportive community, we equip families with the knowledge, support, and guidance to navigate the parenting journey.
FOR ORGANIZATIONS
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