Today we’d like to introduce you to Sonia Cervantes.
Hi Sonia, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
My career in the wellness field started with my own journey. I worked for Fortune 500 companies in technology sales for over twenty years. At that time, my parents were getting older, and I saw their health decline with age due to lifestyle-related chronic illnesses like diabetes, senile dementia, cardiovascular problems, and cancer.
I saw my parents work hard all their lives, looking forward to retirement. Unfortunately, they both got sick when that time came, impacting their quality of life. They struggled with their health until they both passed.
I wish I could have done more to help. I could have empowered them to adopt healthier habits and take control of their health through preventative measures.
At that point, I decided to pursue my wellness career. I became a Certified Health Coach to empower individuals, families, and organizations to take charge of their health through simple everyday lifestyle changes. As a coach, I worked on behavioral changes. I became a Nutritionist to empower them through education. However, I felt a gap between motivation, knowledge, and implementation, so I started teaching healthy cooking classes to share the know-how and offer a complete wellness solution for all ages. I have been helping individuals, families, and organizations reach their health goals, since 2018 through Sonia’s Healthy Corner
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Being an entrepreneur is never an easy road. Especially coming from a different business background and changing careers. Starting from zero to develop your network and build new relationships in another field takes time and perseverance. Health is a very sensitive subject. Developing trust and building rapport is key, so the time invested in proving myself and my services while working alongside the clients to support their needs was crucial.
We’ve been impressed with Sonia’s Healthy Corner, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Sonia’s Healthy Corner equips individuals and groups with the “know-how” to support a healthy lifestyle through Coaching Sessions, Interactive Workshops, Educational Webinars, and Healthy Cooking Classes for all ages, available in English and Spanish. All Wellness workshops are evidence-based, family-approved, and focused on four pillars of Wellness: Lifestyle- How we live. Attitude- How we Think, Exercise- How we move, Nutrition – How we eat.
The Healthy Cooking classes teach individuals of all ages the art of creating practical, delicious, and nutritious meals on a budget, promoting well-being one bite at a time.
Sonia’s Healthy Corner offers one-stop wellness solutions for all ages that include: Behavior change support,
Mindfulness practices, Nutrition education, Hands-on culinary experiences, and fun and interactive wellness activities.
Can you talk to us a bit about the role of luck?
I don’t necessarily believe in good or bad luck. I believe in hard work, integrity, respect, and serving others. Life is full of challenges, and there is an opportunity to learn and grow with every challenge. Faith has been a big player in my life and business. I believe I have a purpose to fulfill, so regardless of the challenges that come my way, the sun always shines, and there is always something to be grateful for.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://soniashealthycorner.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soniashealthycorner/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soniashealthycorner01#
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc4CJQuRl5ScX6r2ztM2eLw
