Background and Relevant Experience
Hi. I’m Sonya Hausafus… and I want to help you experience the deep and healing power of personal transformation so that you can build a life you don’t want to escape from.
In my past life, I was a startup marketing executive working with entrepreneurs and founders to maximize business and human potential. People and culture have always been my passion! And as the top marketing executive in 7 startups over 25 years — including VP of marketing at Techstars — I’m grateful to have mentored hundreds of founders throughout my career.
Deeply rooted in community, I am an active mentor, advisor, colleague and friend. As co-organizer of the Conscious Entrepreneur Summit, I champion mental health through the only in-person event dedicated to the well-being of entrepreneurs. And as past Board President of the Grief Support Network, I brought to light how tools like yoga therapy, community, and retreats can be of service to those in grief.
Education and Certifications
Key accomplishments include:
° 2X Founder and CEO: Root to Rise Consulting, a leadership coaching and consulting business, and Brand Blast Communications, a marketing consultancy.
° 10+ years as an advisor to entrepreneurs, including mentorship of over 100 founders during tenure as VP of Marketing at Techstars.
° Culture, community and #GiveFirst business development leader at Technical Integrity.
° Served as top marketing executive at 7 startups over 20+ years, managing annual budgets >$2M, 20+ employees, and overseeing key initiatives including branding, public relations, social media, content marketing, business development and events.
° Oversaw expansion of top international accelerator program, launching 32 programs across five continents.
° ICF-trained leadership coach with a focus in Presence-Based Coaching®.