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Sonia Thompson
Philadelphia, PA
For ten years, Sonia Thompson has developed and executed marketing strategies for companies in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries. She has combined her love and knowledge of marketing and business, with her commitment to process and fact-based decision making to drive growth for multi-million and billion dollar products. Sonia’s experience at Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and GlaxoSmithKline spans brand and channel management, pricing, sales, and international marketing. Her background has helped form her belief that no matter the size of the company, excellence can be achieved when the business fundamentals are applied. As founder, chief strategist and marketer of TRY Business, Sonia’s goal is to help you achieve excellence in your business by showing you the keys to success. Sonia is a Six Sigma certified Green Belt and holds an MBA from Florida A&M University, home of the Marching 100.
Interests: business, marketing, fulfillment, salsa
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I thought I told you that we won't stop: Unleashing your unstoppable powers
Cue the music! I thought I told that we won’t stop I thought I told that we won’t stop I thought I told that we won’t stop I thought I told that we won’t stop Eh eh, eh eh This post really isn’t about my love for 90‘s music (shout... Continue reading
Posted Jul 11, 2011 at The Real You
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What does your declaration of independence say?
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” This is a brief excerpt from the United States Declaration of Independence signed on July... Continue reading
Posted Jul 4, 2011 at The Real You
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What a difference six months can make (or not)
A lot can change in six months. Then again, a lot can stay the same too. Since the beginning of the year there have been many many changes in my life. Some good, some great, some not so much. And some things have stayed the same. Some things have inched... Continue reading
Posted Jul 1, 2011 at The Real You
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What to do when the things that are out of your control are out of control
How many things in your life do you not have control over? A lot of things I imagine. Of the things that you do have control over, are you pleased with how you are managing it? Over the years, I've endured my share of health challenges. None of the issues... Continue reading
Posted Jun 30, 2011 at The Real You
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Go you, it's a Thursday!
I just celebrated a birthday. I had a good day, and since I was traveling for work I plan to continue along with some celebration this weekend. I'm normally very excited for my birthday, however this year I was aware that I felt different. I didn't have that same "go... Continue reading
Posted Jun 29, 2011 at The Real You
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I (re)discovered me. This is who I am.
Recently, I (re)discovered me. Somehow, somewhere, over the years I lost some of who I was. Whether it was because I was trying to please people, trying to fit in, trying to not look silly, or trying to be what I thought I was supposed to be, parts of who... Continue reading
Posted Jun 27, 2011 at The Real You
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It's time to 'give us us free'
What does freedom mean to you? I’ve been having a dialogue with a friend about freedom which has caused me to think a lot about what it means. Here is what I’ve come up with: Freedom is the ability to do something because you want to, not because you have... Continue reading
Posted Jun 23, 2011 at The Real You
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It's time to 'give us us free'
What does freedom mean to you? I’ve been having a dialogue with a friend about freedom which has caused me to think a lot about what it means. Here is what I’ve come up with: Freedom is the ability to do something because you want to, not because you have... Continue reading
Posted Jun 23, 2011 at The Real You
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How to live a life of abundance
Give to others often and don't keep score. Give of your time, your love, and your resources. It's the best way I know to live a life of abundance. It really is more blessed to give than to receive. Have you tried it? Continue reading
Posted Jun 22, 2011 at The Real You
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What makes you smile?
There are many things that make me smile: my four year old niece Jade, a beautiful summer day, accomplishing personal goals, talking to a friend, and cupcakes, to name a few. Lately, I’ve been taking notice of what things make me smile. I do this so I aware of what... Continue reading
Posted Jun 21, 2011 at The Real You
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How to end the war (or a surefire way for everyone to win it) - your choice
All over the world there are people at war with each other. Have you noticed? Nation versus nation Race versus race Religion versus religion Gang versus gang Politician versus politician Rich versus poor Man versus woman Mother versus father Sister versus brother Friend versus friend People versus people And that... Continue reading
Posted Jun 20, 2011 at The Real You
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3 words you really don't want to hear
Over the past few years, I've heard the same words come from the mouths of various people as they were talking to me. It used to be when I heard someone say the words, I would nod my head and say yep, even if only to myself. But of late,... Continue reading
Posted Jun 19, 2011 at The Real You
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Have you started living yet?
Have you started living your life yet? I mean really started living it? I don't mean going through the motions of getting up everyday, going to work, getting caught up in the mundane, waiting for something great to happen in your life as you watch other people live their life.... Continue reading
Posted Jun 18, 2011 at The Real You
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Get acquainted with this person and change your life
Get to know yourself. Get to like yourself. Get to love yourself. It will change your life for the better in almost every way. Continue reading
Posted Jun 17, 2011 at The Real You
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Life lessons from the surfboard
Posted Jun 16, 2011 at The Real You
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Fight! Fight! Who's your money on?
Most of the battles we go through in life take place in our own mind. Once you are able to win the battles going on in your mind, you will be in the best position to win the other battles that take place outside of your mind. Oh, and the... Continue reading
Posted Jun 15, 2011 at The Real You
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How a washing machine, a drip, and a flower can produce a smile
Posted Jun 14, 2011 at The Real You
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What has hindsight taught you?
They say hindsight is 20/20. You are able to look back at a situation and see it much more clearly. Often, hindsight allows you to see what you should have done. Instead of dwelling on what should have been, let’s instead turn our focus on what can be. We all... Continue reading
Posted Jun 13, 2011 at The Real You
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11 Things you shouldn't let come between you and your friends
Don’t let anything come between you and your friends. Not time. Not money. Not distance. Not people. Not disagreements. Not unforgiveness. Not jealousy. Not laziness. Not time zones. Not life. Not anything. Really great friends are so hard to come by. When you find them, cherish them, hold on to... Continue reading
Posted Jun 12, 2011 at The Real You
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I am thankful for the rain
It’s raining outside. While I prefer the sunshine, I understand that rain is sometimes necessary. Not only does it nourish the flowers, the grass, and the trees so they are able to grow big and beautiful, but it makes me appreciate the sunny days that much more. I am thankful... Continue reading
Posted Jun 11, 2011 at The Real You
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Home is where it's at
There's no place like home. Home is where the love is. Home is where everything is comfortable. Home is where they know your name. Home is where it's at. Home is where you make it. There's no place like home. Continue reading
Posted Jun 10, 2011 at The Real You
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Have you been hit by the hurt cycle?
Take a moment and think about the last time you were hurt. Not physically hurt, but emotionally. Do you have that memory in your head? Now, by chance did you do anything irrational while you were in your state of hurt? Did you do or say anything that you wish... Continue reading
Posted Jun 9, 2011 at The Real You
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Ooohhhh! This is what right feels like.
Have you ever tried really hard at something? Have you ever really tried hard at something, only for it to not work out or go the way you wanted? I certainly have and it is not the best feeling. I recently started swim lessons, and at my last session a... Continue reading
Posted Jun 8, 2011 at The Real You
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What 4 countries in 10 days taught me about people
Over the last ten days I have been in four different countries (U.S., Mexico, UK, and France). As I interacted with people in each place and considered my experiences in other countries over the years, one thing has become very clear to me: we are all really the same. Sure... Continue reading
Posted Jun 7, 2011 at The Real You
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Do you know Sabina, Donte, or Derrick?
Tonight as I was catching up on some reading, I read an article in Philadelphia Magazine that made me cry. It's the story of a young woman Sabina, who was raped and murdered as she rode her bike home one day, Donte who admitted to committing the crime, and Derrick... Continue reading
Posted Jun 6, 2011 at The Real You
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