Social Venture Partners San Antonio is excited to welcome Bonita Owens as a new partner! As a Certified Coach, Inspirational Speaker, and Leadership Facilitator, Bonita brings a wealth of expertise to her role as the owner of AWN Leadership Consulting. This personal and professional development firm empowers organizations to nurture stronger leadership and create healthy work environments through the principles of self-awareness and self-leadership.

Bonita has collaborated with esteemed corporations, including Toyota Motor Corporation, Google, and Continental Automotive, providing valuable support in leadership development, self-care, and effective communication. With a profound passion for enhancing leaders’ influence through trust, authenticity, and empathy, she is also a Dare To Lead Trained Professional who leverages Brené Brown’s philosophy of vulnerability to cultivate safe and inclusive workplaces.

In her inspiring Amazon best-selling book, “Who Stole My Significance,” Bonita addresses the myriad of factors that often inhibit individuals from fully realizing their potential—such as expectations, traditions, gender roles, fear, doubt, and insecurities. This empowering guide is specifically designed for women ready to transcend their limitations and reclaim their significance in the world.

Through sharing her own struggles, challenges, and the transformative lessons she has learned, Bonita encourages readers to align with the authentic selves they were always meant to be, helping them overcome obstacles that have held them back from living the lives they truly deserve. Beyond her professional pursuits, Bonita is an Army spouse of 22 years and a proud mother of two teenagers. With her unique blend of personal experiences and professional insights, Bonita Williams is sure to make a significant impact as part of the Social Venture Partners community.