Meet Sulonda Smith | Communication “Ninja” Coach

We had the good fortune of connecting with Sulonda Smith and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sulonda, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
Every day I walk on the planet is a risk. Although I control how I think and where I want to go, I can’t control the outcomes or behavior of others. Just breathing is a risk. We can’t control the chemicals in the air or even worse airborne viruses. The upside to risk are the surprises that bring us joy when we step outside of our comfort zone. Risk and fear occupy the same space, just one is bigger than the other. Decide which side to live in. I chose risk over fear. Taking up for men has gotten me in trouble and is a risk. since the beginning of time everyone’s in a relationship, rather it’s familial, friendship or work related. And many people have endure pain especially in love relationships, like marriage or long-term commitments. For some fear navigates the relationship which results in uncertainty, sadness, and descent. Many women in my life ask me why I choose to help men in my business. Some women ask this question because they’ve been hurt by men and haven’t forgiven them. Having support from women for what I do is essential because men deserve love too. Both genders want the same things, mostly, from relationships.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I show amazing men who are frustrated in relationships with women how to be great communicators to have more sex, support, and peace, as well as to deepen the connection with their bae. I do this with online courses, an online Academy, trainings and one-on-one coaching. I am super excited about helping men overall because as a recently retired psychotherapist I see a need to help and support. Most of the men who show up for this type of support are between 27 and 36. The common theme has been they want better relationships than their parents. I am in my business where I am today from a combination of professionalism, research, experiences in business and personal and feeling a void. This was a pretty smooth transition for me because I’ve been in this industry of “helping” for a long time. Two big lessons I’ve learned is never judge a book by its cover and be ready for anything. We’re taught from young ages stereotype and discrimination, which makes it easy to put someone in a box Removing the box, observing and engaging a person supports can give wonderful surprises. Being ready for anything means you don’t have concrete expectations. I’ve learned that many expectations are linked to feelings or desired outcomes that wasn’t told to the person associated with the outcome. When you can only see something happening in one way you miss out on extraordinary experiences.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If a friend were visiting I would take them zip line, because I love nature and thrill. I would definitely hit up R. Thomas Grille for you a varied menu, Home Grown Restaurant for simple American dishes, the Herban Fix because I’m vegan and I love their food. And last on the restaurant list I would take them to Desta an Ethiopian restaurant. I’m a foodie. We’d stroll the beltline, do a Friday drop in at the high Museum, and tour old landscaped home in Atlanta.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I have to give a shout out to my mother because no matter what quirky experience I wanted to have she never belittled me nor told me no. I might get a long stare, but after that she’d ask for my plan. Having that kind of support allows for growth and creative endeavors to flourish. This is why I have achieved so much in my life. My father is also a huge influence. He has always been in an entrepreneurial spirit, beginning at eight years old shoveling snow for candy. I’ve taken that entrepreneurial spirit and birthed many businesses and concepts as a result. I’m truly grateful for both guidance which has molded me into the unique, loving, and created being I am and continue to become.

Website: https://sulondasmith.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sulondasmith/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sulondasmith/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sulondas

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