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Tonya Fairley

EXPERT ON:

◉ Motivation & Mindset
◉ Overcoming Adversity
◉ Leadership Development
◉ Inspirational Life Story
◉ Church & Ministry Leadership
◉ Work-Life Balance & Focus

EXPERIENCE:

◉ Founder and CEO of Comeback Culture, transforming lived adversity into scalable businesses, leadership platforms, and income-generating strategies rooted in purpose, resilience, and execution.

◉ Proven entrepreneur and strategist with leadership across multiple industries including beauty, tax services, coaching, mentoring, and nonprofit development, building brands such as Strandz Unlimited, Elite Taxes, and MoneyUnmuted Inc.

◉ Dynamic motivational speaker and leadership voice known for commanding presence, authentic storytelling, and actionable insight, with experience as a California State Board President and a trusted mentor focused on legacy, faith, and empowerment.

About Tonya Fairley

Tonya Fairley is the undisputed CEO of Comeback Culture a powerhouse blend of purpose, perseverance, and pure Boss girl magic. She didn’t just beat the odds; she turned them into income streams. From foster care to Forbes-level finesse, Tonya’s journey is a masterclass in transforming trauma into triumph.

She’s the boss in the boardroom, the beauty expert in the salon, and the strategist in the tax game (coaching, speaking, mentoring, and leadership) with unapologetic authority. When she steps on stage, she brings wisdom, warmth, and that signature Tonya Sass that commands a room without raising her voice.

With one hand in leadership and the other in legacy-building, she’s raised scholars, built empires, and still finds time to snatch edges and file returns. From Strandz Unlimited to Elite Taxes, from California State Board President to mic-dropping motivational speaker, Tonya is the embodiment of what happens when faith meets fire. While launching the Non-Profit MoneyUnmuted Inc, Tonya once again proves their is power in your journey by sharing her story she embodies triumph.

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