/Sonya Grafton is a radiant person with a positive outlook that has such a powerful influence in her professional life and to those who have the pleasure of working alongside her. She is open, honest, and a dedicated Notary Signing agent to her clients and her co-workers. "My clients matter" Sonya states " and know they always come first with me". To Sonya, her profession is not 'work' because she knows that she is helping another person shape their future by satisfying their legal need to have documents signed. Born and raised in Barbados, Sonya moved to the United States in 1996 and lived in New York City until 2007. As the oldest of 3 children who already lived in the United States, she wanted to be closer to family. Additionally, Sonya wanted the "American Dream" for herself and her children. "I wanted to have the American Dream for myself - to work hard and be successful," Sonya recalls. Success is what she found as a partner in her own massage business. She learned the struggle and the reward of hard work , as well as how she wanted to be treated as a partner in a business endeavor. Sonya's move to Hampton Roads was another significant move to continue her path of success as well as remain close to her family. Sonya loves Hampton Roads because "it reminds me of Barbados," Sonya laughs, "It is like being back home again!" Compared to New York, Sonya loves the Hampton Roads has a more laid-back feel and that even though you may be running around it is a good feeling of being productive and not just busy. She also enjoys the strong military appreciation in our area. Her daughter, sister, and husband served in the United States Navy, her son and daughter-in-law presently serve in the Navy. Living in the Tidewater area means that she can remain close to the people she loves most. In her spare time, Sonya enjoys working alongside her husband at her church and helping her community. She also loves being a mother to her 6-year-old, cooking, and interior decorating.