

Somica Alexander, also known as Coach Milli, is a transformational author, speaker, financial educator, and certified trauma-informed life coach. As author of Beating The Odds: The Blueprint to Becoming, and the creator of the B.A.M. Method™ (Being Authentically Me) she empowers individuals to rediscover their authentic selves, align with their purpose, and live with intention. Combining storytelling, financial literacy, and healing-centered conversations, Coach Milli helps people overcome limiting beliefs, rewrite their narratives, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth.

My name is Monique Ward and I’m a Brooklyn-born, NYC raised but Toledo bred, mother and entrepreneur. My passions are my community activism, entertainment, fashion and marketing. I've been a Toledo resident since 2004 and ever since then, this city has shaped me into the strong woman and personality that I have become today. My first career opportunities as a teen were as a freelance journalist for local newspapers. Fast forward to today, and I'm a talent manager of a boutique model agency, as well as the host of ‘The Soul of The Glass City Podcast’ on WGTE. Outside of being a seasoned entrepreneur and career woman, I'm navigating my 3 amazing teens through H.S. and currently chasing my toddler (who is a huge ball of energy) around the house. I feel very blessed to be able to do what I love while making a difference in the city that gave me the resources to be a great mother, business owner, and humble servant leader.
Voices Around Us® is supported in part by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated by the City of Toledo and the Lucas County Commissioners and administered by The Arts Commission.
