College Programs

Sonya’s most requested programs by colleges and universities:

You’re An Original: Prevent Unwanted Copies of Yourself

College campuses are at hot bed for identity theft. More than any other age group to be targeted by identity thieves, students are often unprepared to protect themselves.  As a former 2 time identity theft victim, Sonya will lead your students through heart-felt stories while showing the consequences of identity theft on their personal and professional lives.  In this idea-packed program, she gives students a step-by-step action plan for safeguarding their identities and empowers them to ensure the safety of their financial futures. Sonya’s powerful message is this: You’re an original. Prevent unwanted copies of yourself!

Students will learn:

  • the importance of protecting their identity
  • how to minimize the risk of becoming an identity theft victim
  • how to be vigilant in safeguarding their personal information 

Leaving Your Parents Payroll: Your Financial Graduation

With their academic diploma in hand, graduation speeches over, and the dorm room packed, most graduating students do not have the skills to manage their finances on their own.  Students are in need of financial education on how to handle money responsibly after college.  In this powerful program, Sonya shows students how to replace bad habits with positive ways to take control of their post-college financial lives. With “been there, done that” experience, she motivates students to avoid poor financial decisions. She inspires them to take practical steps to financial success so that they can leave their parents’ payroll and graduate to greatness.

During her presentation, Sonya will:

  • inspire students to take practical financial steps
  • provide simple strategies to avoid financial disaster
  • show students how to emerge from college with solid money management skills

Introduction to Credit 101

What college students don’t know about money and credit can ruin their lives. Most students arrive on campus with ATM cards for the Bank of Mom & Dad. They have little, if any, money and credit handling experience.  The average college student graduates with over $4,000 in credit card debt.  As a former debt-strapped college student, Sonya knows what it takes to make smart money choices.  She uses laughter and a high-energy message to help students change their attitudes about money and debt.  Sonya educates students how to obtain solid money management skills and avoid financial disaster during their college years.  Sonya leads students through powerful, yet easy-to-understand, financial strategies so that they have a rewarding college experience.

Students come away from the presentation with:

  • ways to avoid making poor financial decisions
  • ways to get on a positive financial fast track
  • ways to establish excellent credit while in college
  • ways to increase their financial literacy level