About
Women Make Waves
Empowering Women in Life and in the Surf.
A ripple effect from the heart, born in the Ocean.
At Women Make Waves, we offer inner power coaching for women through a nature-based, integrative approach. We believe in healing, growing, and rising naturally—using tools like breathwork for nervous system balance, mindset practices, emotional processing, spiritual growth, and surf-inspired methods to build resilience and confidence. Together, these create a grounded path to empowerment and lasting transformation.
Hi my name is Sonia,
I'm the Woman behind Women Make Waves
I created Women Make Waves to bring to the world what was missing for me in my journey from rock bottom to empowerment
In 2017, a surfing accident left me with a broken back—and for the first time, I could no longer escape into movement. Everything came crashing down. I was forced to sit with the weight of grief, trauma, and a lifetime of survival mode.
This wasn’t the first time I had faced darkness. At 22, I lost my mother and was left responsible for raising my three younger brothers. Caught between grief and a model of motherhood devoid of self-love or boundaries, I lost myself completely. I made sure my brothers were safe and had grown enough to take care of themselves—but in the process, I abandoned my own dreams, my vitality, and my sense of self.
I fled to Australia, immersing myself in extreme sports as a way to push emotions down and chase temporary highs. But when my injury forced me into stillness—from constant movement to stuck, from distraction to deep solitude—there was no more running. I hit rock bottom.
That fall became my greatest turning point. My journey back to joy was not linear, but it was transformative. I rediscovered myself beneath layers of trauma and societal expectations, emerging stronger than ever.
The tools that helped me most—breath, mindset, inner work, movement, and deep emotional healing—became my obsession. I studied, refined, and innovated, weaving together both ancient practices and modern science to create powerful, effective methods for lasting transformation.
Today, it is my mission to share these tools with you. I know firsthand that anxiety, fear, and depression can be conquered—that life can evolve into something expansive, fulfilling, and deeply connected. You don’t have to stay stuck.
I want that freedom for you.
With So much love,
Sonia xx

- Holistic Confidence Coach
- Founder, Women Make Waves
- Co-Founder of IAMPOWER
- Spiritual Guide and Akashic Channeler
- Apnea Survival Trainer & Ambassador – Surf Apnea & Breath FX
- Shamanic Breath Creator & Facilitator
- Mindfulness & Meditation Guide
- Founder of The Houria Method
- Surf Confidence Coach
- Guest Speaker, Adidas Inspire
- Featured in Mind Blank (mental health)
- Featured in Illawarra Mercury
- Public Speaker
Women Make Waves
Is about the Ripple Effect from the Heart
Women are driven, powerful, and wise—sometimes, they just need the right space to remember it. As they rise and step into their true selves, they lead by example, inspiring transformation in those around them.
At Women Make Waves, we empower women to reconnect with their vision and create the life they truly desire. As they embrace their dreams unapologetically, they spark a ripple effect—one that touches their sisters, brothers, children, and communities, showing what it means to live freely and authentically.
This is your invitation. Heed the call. Come Make Waves with Us.
Our Approach
We utilise a blend of self-exploration techniques, spiritual journeys, fear and emotional management strategies, targeted breathwork, evidence-based tools, and surf-related practices adaptable to mental and emotional health.
Every element is designed to create a personalised process that aligns with your unique path and challenges, helping you unlock resilience, clarity, and transformation.
Our Values
WMW is guided by the strong belief that returning to being whole and showing up authentically is what transforms lives for the better. We honour your individuality and give you ways to explore yourself that are suited just for you. Your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health is a very personal journey and we’re here to guide you through it.
- Safe Space: Providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Integrative & Personalised Tools: Tailored approaches to individual journeys.
- Community & Support: Fostering connections and mutual encouragement.
- Honesty & Authenticity: Encouraging genuine self-expression.
- Playfulness: Incorporating joy and creativity into learning.
Our Tools
- Self-Exploration & Personal Growth Tools
- Spiritual Journeys & Mindfulness Practices
- Fear & Emotional Management Tools
- Targeted Breath Practices & Breath Retraining
- Science Based Tools
- Surf related tools adaptable to mental and emotional health