Over the last 25 years, millions have appreciated Sonja Marie’s poetic prowess as one of three writers featured on the multiplatinum soundtrack, “Waiting to Exhale” with her song, “And I Gave My Love to You” and as a collaborator with musical icons such as Whitney Houston and Teena Marie.

Although music and poetry have afforded Sonja many opportunities to write – two solo poetry/music CD’s; included in five poetry anthologies, and her own poetry eBook, “Thoughts and Wishes After the Storm” – she is equally proud of her work as CEO of Wordlife Astrology. Her company is dedicated to sharing the healing intentions of Western Astrology by way of Annual Retreats, Workshops, Lectures, Personal Readings and the Horoscope Columnist for ESSENCE Magazine 2014 – 2022 for over 3 million subscribers.”  ​

Sonja’s national television appearances include “The Steve Harvey Show” and “The Doctors”. She also was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Indi Film Awards for her role in the controversial independent Film, “Gang Tapes.”

In November 2020, Sonja Marie wrote two books; "The Signs - An Astrological Memoir" and “Squirrel”, a harrowing story and rescue of her mentally challenged family member, from the streets of Skid Row in Los Angeles.