SwagHer Spotlight: Rhonda Anita

Rhonda Anita, formerly known as Rhonda A. Thompson “A Voice for the Voiceless” Award Winning and 2x International Best Selling Author, is an overcomer of domestic violence, child sexual assault, three suicide attempts, to name a few.  She became an astonishing award-winning empowerment speaker, certified healing life coach and author, who informs, motivates, and empowers women of all walks of life to live purposefully. She is also a champion for victims and struggling survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and sexual abuse. She is dedicated to helping others see their options and their potential to find freedom ultimately.

With focus and determination, going from SURVIVOR to OVERCOMER, this Milwaukee, Wisconsin native, born July 23. 1975. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and, subsequently, became the CEO & Founder of Rose of Sharon Transitional Living for Women, Inc. Also an ordained minister; Rhonda uses her “voice,” her experience, and her education to enlighten others to help release them from the pain of abuse and hurt. She is the epitome of “my sister’s keeper.” Thompson is making certain that her empowerment brand is dedicated to helping all women to transform, renew, recover and restore every aspect of their lives. She takes pleasure in empowering others to know their God-given birthright and to walk in their ordained freedom.

Thompson’s mission is “Healing the human spirit by equipping women to create their reality of wholeness through self-awareness, confidence, and forgiveness”. Real Estate Mogul, “Real Estate’s Leading Lady,” has been featured in ABC, NBC, CBC, FOXNews, Rolling Out Magazine, Sheen Magazine, Atlanta Live TV, Darlene Mc Coy syndicated radio show, and many more.

Thompson’s service work to others has resulted in her receiving multiple awards in August 2019; Anita was awarded the legendary Congressman John Lewis Ambassador Award. In June 2018, she was granted the Dove awards at the 90th year Sigma and Zeta’s Founder’s Day, to name a few. 

Thompson’s passion for event planning has been an extraordinary masterpiece and an opportunity to foster domestic violence awareness while enlightening and entertaining her guests.  She is the creator and accomplished facilitator of several successful events such as the Living Behind the Mask Masquerade Gala, which honors overcomers of domestic violence, and Tea Party Socials, which brings women together to have those deep conversations with hopes of creating social change.  All of these events are fundraisers designed to benefit ROS and raise consciousness, bring the community together in support of other survivors, and leave her guests with a sense of awareness and an experience that will last a lifetime.

Thompson is the mother of two sons and the author of “The ReBirth”, “Don’t Spill the Tea,” and co-author “Women Win Against All Odds”.

 

Christina: What is your SwagHer? What makes Rhonda, Rhonda?

Rhonda: I have always had the persona as being over the top or extra. I like to think that I am a lover of life, people, God, and everything I do; I do it in the spirit of excellence, not because I am so amazing but because God is. I live my life as best as I can to please and represent him. My faith is the foundation of who I am. I am also an artist of expression in many ways, meaning I may express myself differently at times through the spoken word or by way of my attire or events I host.

Christina: You are the author of “The Rebirth” and “Don’t Spill the Tea.” Tell our readers a little bit about your books.

Rhonda: “Don’t Spill the Tea” was my first book, a very bold and scary declaration of overcoming many tragic events. The reader gets a glimpse into the life of a woman who was completely broken yet was redeemed. The book is also a self-help guide for someone needing to understand domestic violence and how to get out. The book goes into how I changed my life to become the woman of God that I am today and many of my wins. Although “Don’t Spill the Tea” was amazing, “The Rebirth” is really my pride and joy. This book became an international bestseller in June 2020. I redefined the word “Rebirth” as Releasing Every Burden Into a Revelation that Transcends Hurt. It is a 28 Day Healing devotional that helps the reader to reprogram thinking. For 28 days, you are challenged to face your scars and pull the scab off; with this new mind shift, the wound can heal properly. The book dives deep into areas such as self-love, forgiveness, grief, health, and wellness, among many other topics. 

Christina: Where can your books be purchased?

Rhonda: Both may be purchased on Amazon, but to obtain a signed copy, visit www.RhondaAnita.com

Christina: What do you offer for women at your nonprofit, Rose of Sharon Transitional Living for Women, Inc? 

Rhonda: ROS is a 501c3 domestic violence organization that helps women and children fleeing an abusive relationship. We help families recover by providing supportive services through their transition. Our services can range from transportation, hotel stays, food, clothing, etc. We also help women that are getting out of sex trafficking.

Christina: You are a true survivor. You have overcome domestic violence, child abuse, suicide attempts, and more. How did you get through all of that? Please tell us a little bit about one of those times and what you did to overcome it. 

Rhonda: Thank you, during this time, I was broken, didn’t know my value or self-worth. I was, however, fortunate that I never had to flee an abuser. I just left. The problem was I kept dating men with the same abusive qualities. My mother and father were the first ever to abuse me; so, my entire foundation had to be repaired. My faith was the saving grace. I joined my local church and gravitated to strong women of faith who later became my midwife. They helped me with prayer, love, and support. Learning to love Rhonda, I grew to have a distaste for the types of relationships and found value in who I was that I no longer wanted to die. 

Christina: Not only are you a business owner and author, but you are also a real estate agent. How did you get into real estate?

Rhonda: Many years ago, my best-friend Cleopatra was studying Carlton Sheets’s real estate program. She was so excited that she called me one day, and we had a three-hour conversation about what she learned. My spirit caught on fire. I was so excited I immediately started putting things into action. I was working in property management at the time. My credit was great, and I started buying properties. Back then, you could pretty much do this with 100% financing. During the process of becoming a landlord and investor, I thought it would benefit me even more to get my license. By the time the market crashed in 2007, I owed 11 properties with only a G.E.D. I later went on to college. I relocated to Atlanta that year and didn’t practice real estate as I did again until COVID happened. At that time, I went back into full-time real estate sales and have been an intricate part of helping many families obtain the joy of homeownership for the first time. Real Estate’s Leading Lady, “Allow me to facilitate your dream.” 

Christina: Define empowerment in your own words. 

Rhonda: As a certified life coach focusing on healing, my definition of empowerment is showing others that they already have the power to get it done through self-awareness.

Christina: Tell us a little bit about your event planning services. What events have you planned, and how was the success of said events? 

Rhonda: I only plan events for ROS as a fundraiser and domestic violence awareness. My signature events are Tea Party Socials: a tea party for about 50 women, Living Behind the Mask: Masquerade 

 

Connect with Rhonda below:

Booking Email: Realestatesleadinglady@gmail.com

Website:  www.RhondaAnita.com

Instagram: RhondaAnita_

Facebook: Rhonda Anita

Twitter: RhondaTheAuthor