Meet Sulonda Smith

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sulonda Smith.

Sulonda, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
“Men are trash!” This is what I used to think as a teenager and into my mid-twenties because I was confused, disconnected, and didn’t value men. I wanted a happy, loving relationship. But what I got was frustration, hurt/pain, loneliness, and not being accepted. I wanted all this to stop. By the time I was in my late twenties, I was tired and worn out. “There has to be more to this. There is something I don’t know!” I thought this often.

In my early thirties, I took responsibility for my behaviors to make changes. My aha moment was realizing the pain and struggle of relationships does not have to be my story. I could recreate it. If people knew more about the dynamics of relationships, they would have more fulfillment – you know that one they dream about, like the one I dreamed about!

To me, men seemed the least supported to create and have great relationships. This is where I come in… I discovered, as a psychotherapist and now a coach and consultant, men do have the power to influence their relationships. The impact of this is huge because men, like women, are taught generational beliefs and behaviors that have sabotaged their ability to have long-lasting and, more importantly, happy and sustainable relationships. Men, too, are frustrated, lonely, and often hurt and do not effectively communicate what type of support they want or feel they should receive. Men have the power, the right to change their situation and win in the end, most just need the know-how.

Through my journey, I learned to see men for who they are in the world. They show up as the provider, protector, performer, and problem-solver. Men feel too! What’s missing is the communication skills to be an equal ally in his partnership. Many men want the deep connection and intimacy with his boo, bae or pookie. And it’s defiantly possible. Skillful communication equals more sex, support and sanity in partnership.

Has it been a smooth road?
The challenge I experienced was not deciding on where my second chapter of helping would be focused. In all transparency, I wasn’t sure working with men was my path, despite feeling in my heart how deeply I want to change for men to live their greatest lives with the people they love. Someone pointed out that every time I spoke about men’s issues, I was passionate. So I decided may passion wins. And I want men to win in health, relationship and life.

People tell me men can’t be helped. In order for them to get help, I’d have to go through their women, namely the wife or girlfriend. Even though men scheduled therapy appointments, I didn’t believe they would work with me as a coach and consultant. So it took two years before I jumped into action and started my company www.sulondasmith.com to help men decode women and enjoy more sex, support and sanity in their relationships. Men often tell me the strategies I teach help them not only at home, at work with women coworkers and communication gridlocks, as well.

Please tell us more about your work, what you are currently focused on and most proud of.
My company helps men navigate this matrix-the matrix being current life experiences. Specifically, we help men in STEM, who lack game and finesse, to decode women and have more and better sex, support, and sanity in their relationships. I am also known for saving hundreds of marriages. I immediately identify problems and quickly find solutions. Because of my ability to translate the language barrier between men and women, I am affectionately referred to as “The Interpreter” and “The Communication Ninja.”

I am most proud of my clientele because they are who make my company relevant. Whenever I’ve seen a previous client in a different environment, he talks about how his relationship greatly improved. When I hear these comments, it makes me happy, and I know my company and I are accomplishing its mission. My mission is to help one million men in my lifetime and after death to create extraordinary relationship adventures. While I know tens of thousand people are working with men’s health and lifestyle, what sets me apart is that I am a professional psychotherapist, I have a woman’s perspective, and tons of case study for solutions- which includes my seven brothers.

How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
As my audience of STEM men is ages 24-40, I predict that this generation and the following with continue to seek help for relationship problems, lifestyle challenges, and career transitions. Men are changing. The social structure is repainted with men talking about their emotions, wanting viable partnerships, and tuning into their sensitive sides as a guide to solve common and more complex life problems.

Contact Info:

• Address: 444 Highland Ave N.E Apt. 204, Atlanta, GA 30312
• Website: www.sulondasmith.com
• Phone: 770-906-8471
• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sulondasmith/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fox5atlanta/videos/836008433536975/
• Yelp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sulondasmith/
• Other: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZp_W6PGNX-R-ETQStBcs3A?

Image Credit:
Jerry Lewis – event participate
Panel of women right to left Chanelle Harris, Dena Patrice, Courtney Cedor

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