Sonja Norwood
Sonja Norwood is the culinary creator and educator behind Wick’d Confections, where she blends baking, storytelling, and cultural preservation. Best known for her viral Lost Black American Recipes series, she explores the history behind forgotten dishes for an audience of more than one million followers across TikTok and Instagram. Named one of EBONY’s 25 Content Creators Redefining Media, Sonja has been featured by BET, The Root, BLACK ENTERPRISE, BuzzFeed Tasty, Today.com, and more for her work preserving Black food history through digital storytelling. She is also a speaker, mentor, and advocate passionate about culture, community, and helping others build authentic brands.
Sonja's phrase: "extend grace"
"I chose the phrase "Extend Grace" because it is a reminder that every person deserves to be seen as fully human.
We live in a world that encourages snap judgments. People are often reduced to a single moment, a single opinion, or a version of themselves presented online. In the process, we lose sight of the fact that every individual carries a life filled with experiences, challenges, growth, and complexity.
"Extend Grace" is an invitation to slow down, choose compassion over assumption, and recognize the dignity that exists in every person. It is a call to resist dehumanization and to remember that humanity is something we all share."
Shop the Phrase
Shop the Phrase