Sonja Burrus is a certified empowerment coach, speaker, and mentor helping individuals and organizations unlock purpose, confidence, and clarity. As a member of the John Maxwell Team, she empowers others to lead with authenticity, innovate with intention, and grow through life’s transitions.
An ordained Evangelist since 1992, Sonja has devoted more than three decades to ministry, mentorship, and service — guiding others through seasons of healing, discovery, and faith. Her calling also extends to compassionate care — walking alongside individuals and families through serious illness, major transitions, and seasons of renewal with grace and presence.
With an MBA in Management and Organizational Development from Eastern University and years of leadership experience across nonprofit and corporate spaces, Sonja brings both heart and strategy to her work.
A creative at her core — drama artist, singer/songwriter, violinist, and author of “Embracing The Moment-A Personal Journey with Sonja Burrus”.
Sonja lives the message she teaches: transformation begins within — her mantra is #GO.
Own The Day. Empower The Week. Embrace The Moment. #GO
The Beginning
Blue Monday Empowerment™ began in my living room, surrounded by friends who simply needed a space to breathe, be heard, and be reminded of their own greatness. What started as one Monday afternoon of laughter, tears, and connection became something much bigger — a movement of renewal and resilience.
I created this space because I believe that empowerment begins in community — in the moments when we gather, share our stories, and realize we’re not alone. My mission is to help others reclaim their power and rewrite their story, turning even the toughest days into stepping stones toward growth.
Here, we rise together — because even the blues can bloom.