Testimonials
What my clients say about working with me.
“I knew investing in a business coach was step one, someone who has been doing this a long time and has had businesses, and can help get me further along. My goal was — I’m in year one, but I want to be at year three, four, five, right now. Invest in someone who will take you further, faster.” - Sheena, Sheena Marshall Jewelry.
“This is the first time this whole month that I have 3 or 4 projects going on at once, when previously I would just have 1.
I could’ve invented a business name and come up with a brand on my own, but I really don’t think that me doing it on my own would’ve gotten me as much business as I have now within weeks of launching — because I have such good strategic direction and awareness of sales and marketing practices that I didn’t have before.” - Patricia, Cultivation Creative.
I was doing pretty well, fine before working with Sophia, but I was definitely concerned about growth and with sustaining my business, and of course finances are a part of that. Everything that we worked on together contributed to me making more income monthly. Everything is connected, so you’ll talk with her about the mental aspect of having a business, the practical things, branding, marketing — all of that is relevant. - Elena, Awaken Therapy Co.
“The Sales Mastery course helped me learn how to market myself authentically and effectively to help reach my ideal clients. I was able to gain focus and through each module and the knowledge and specific tools I needed to move forward and continue to steadily grow my business. Thank you so much Sophia!
Kerin G.Kerin Gaydou Creative”
“Sophia’s guidance was well-structured, insightful, and challenged me to view my business through a different lens. Her personal approach and thoughtful advice helped me to make tangible changes to make Re:Boot Experiences even more impactful. Thank you for all your support these last few months!
Hana J.
Re:Boot Experiences”
“Honestly, one of the most efficient and professional engagements I’ve ever experienced! Sophia is extremely knowledgable, responsive and overall a master of startup bad assery. She pulled our team from the deep dark depths of a business plan copy gone wrong and brought us to life with one of the most detailed and comprehensive documents this side of Silicon Valley. Thanks so much Sophia for all of your help! Highly recommend Ascent Strategy.
Modupe S.”
“I am forever grateful for Sophia’s help, and I couldn’t ask for a better individual to guide me throughout the process of starting a nonprofit organization. When I thought I had a solid initial plan on the organizational structure of The HIV League, I went to Sophia to talk about the idea I had. Immediately, she was not afraid to deliver helpful constructive criticism, yet she made sure to praise and support the ideas she thought were worthwhile to act on. I continue to approach her whenever I run into major setbacks, and she is always there to listen, talk through possible actions, and suggest solutions that will continue the progress within completing the mission of The HIV League.
Daniel S. The HIV League.
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“Sophia provides the type of sage advice every social entrepreneur needs. She understands what it takes to bring ideas into action and monetize throughout that process so as to sustain organizations, movements, and social enterprises. Her advice is concrete, her support consistent, and her understanding of the challenges social entrepreneurs navigate real. Sophia has helped me innovate to expand Continuum and grow Global Insight. Jillian F. Continuum Collective ”
“Sophia is a brilliant strategist and consummate professional. She has a wealth of experience and goes above and beyond for her clients! I run a nonprofit and she helped us develop a detailed infrastructure that helped us raise six figures in 12 months. I highly recommended Ascent Strategy!Johnny B.Shine Hard”
“My biggest aha moment was when I finally understood who my target customer was, their entire profile and especially the customer transformation timeline. I genuinely never thought about my customers through that lens. Another big moment was realising how many people I would have to engage to have enough leads in my funnel. It is going to be a very busy year ! haha.
Overall I wish i had done Sales Mastery a few years ago. It would have saved me a lot of time and money that I invested in various PR and marketing adventures which generated very little in sales. If you are starting a business, go through Sales Mastery first. It will save you a LOT of money and prevent you from making many mistakes. After this course, you will know if you are selling the right thing to the right people. If you are not, you will be able to adjust your strategy without costly mistakes.
Thank you Sophia! An absolutely brilliant course. Marilyne A. Mamater Jewelry”
“I absolutely loved the content and format of this program. Sophia is truly brilliant and having her tailored insights on a weekly basis over the course of Sales Mastery helped me to build and grow my business in a very short period of time. She also carefully curated the other people in the program who massively added to the experience as we all had a lot to offer one another. I gained so many insights into communicating with my customers, marketing, sales, and actually walked away with an incredibly useful plan to take forward and action before the course even ended. I would strongly recommend Sophia’s Sales Mastery program to any entrepreneur - established or just starting out.
Julia F.
Sekoya Collective”
“Sophia is an extraordinary resource for me, and quite possibly telepathic! She has helped me get my startup off the ground and keeps me on track whenever I need it. Just recently I threw her a bunch of problems I was grappling with, and found myself saying “Oh my god, that is so helpful” throughout the entire call - leaving me feeling focused and excited again. Sophia is a laser-focused, skilled listener with tons of heart. Highly recommended.
Kim N.
All Natural Agency ”
“I don’t even think I can find the words to glowingly recommend Sophia enough. I will do my best though, but her talents and abilities are many and this is a limited space…Not only is Sophia a pleasure to work with—both friendly and personable—she knows her stuff. After achieving success at a young age, Sophia has acquired an impressive resume of significant experiences that make her the ideal candidate when it comes advising on entrepreneurship and starting up businesses. She is a money maker and achievement oriented. These qualities come through in her work. First of all, Sophia wrote a stellar business plan for my new venture—which is an industry that’s completely new to her. Using her impeccable researching and writing skills, she clearly demonstrated a grasp of the financial part of things, as well. Sophia went above beyond, counseling me on different aspects of my new business and asking critical questions that I couldn’t have thought up myself. Ever the professional, Sophia met every timeline without a problem. She also took extra initiative to craft an ambitious, yet doable, distribution plan (for years to come!) that I don’t believe I even asked her to create! She is diplomatic, has tact, is honest, well spoken and has a sense of how business and the world of commerce and nonprofit works. Sophia also knows how to motivate people. I could say this because she kept me on going a number of times when I wanted to give up. And entrepreneurs are at great risk of throwing in the towel when things get hard and expensive. I have learned a great deal from Sophia, and hope to continue to do so before she runs the world! Thank you, Sophia!Michelle G.SitStayGo”
“Sophia’s Sales Mastery program was just the kickstart I had been searching for! Although the design side of my business comes easily to me, I knew I needed an outsider to step in and help me lay the groundwork for me to move forward from a sales and financial planning standpoint. Sophia helps you break down your business and build it back up by identifying sales channels and action plans that are best suited for your specific needs. She’s given me the confidence boost that’s made all the difference.Whitner C.Lettered West”
“Frankly, I feel honored Sophia chose to lend her prodigious talents to my project. Her entrepreneurial acumen and intellectual horsepower took my business strategy further than I ever could have dreamed. And her personal grace and collaborative style make me eager for our paths to cross again. Truly, many thanks for a job incredibly well done.Anita S.Make+Believe”
“Sophia was wonderful to work with. I needed guidance on the viability of a startup idea and I’m glad that I got to work with her on this project. She had great insight and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a consultant to test an idea with.Smriti B.Same”
“Sophia was a godsend. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable, honest/supportive and KIND. She not only has an outrageous breadth of knowledge, but she also has the experience and can therefore connect with her clients on a more intimate and compassionate level. She helped to identify every gap in my business and quickly worked with me to create a solution. I walked away each week feeling empowered, refreshed, optimistic and ready to implement all I learned. Thank you, Sophia!
Devon L. Moon Cycle Bakery”
“Sophia has been the single best help to our organization this year. Investing in her services has paid for itself time and time again. Having her to consult with on important matters any ED faces like fundraising, board development and pitching strategy has given our organization the boost we so desperately needed at year-end. Since working with her we are on track to fundraise over $35k this month alone - more than we’ve ever fundraised in a month before. Sophia is reliable, easy to talk to and always willing to be honest about what works and what doesn’t based on her own 6 years of experience in the non-profit world. She has kept me accountable to the goals I set for myself and her guidance has truly been transformative for myself and Sundara as a whole.Erin Z.Sundara Fund”
“Unbelievably talented and work submitted proved value beyond skillset description. I recommend Sophia to anyone in need of professional work with a touch of prestige.
Ingemar P. ALPAC.
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Client wins.
