On this week's episode we sat down with Sonja (@sonjarasula) who has held many different careers before arriving to where she is today. From writing as an editor in tech to becoming an interior design expert on TLC's show Trading Spaces. When she found herself suddenly unemployed, Sonja used the unexpected break to dive headfirst into politics to help register voters during Obama's first run for president. While campaigning in Los Angeles, she discovered different local businesses and makers that could use some help. A storyteller at heart, Sonja wanted to bring attention to these wonderful local makers...this ultimately led to the idea of her unique markets business where shoppers would pay to get access to these goods. Today, Sonja continues her mission of lifting up communities and has successfully kept Unique Markets (@uniquemarkets) on the map for over 14 years. Claima Stories with Bimma (@bimmawillaims) is powered by Vista (@vistaprint) and now available to watch on Youtube or wherever you listen to your podcasts.