Sophia Rogers is one of the staff writers for Nonahood News and is also a local realtor. She was born in Chicago and lived in Ft. Lauderdale for elementary and middle school but moved back to Illinois for high school. She then moved to Orlando with her parents her senior year of high school.
Rapid Fire Questions:
Extrovert or Introvert? Extrovert. Unless you see me in a baseball cap … then I’m in full introvert mode.
Indoors or Outdoors? Outdoors since I’m pretty much always cold, and indoors is always cold.
Sun or Snow? I love the sun.
Dogs or Cats? Both.
Vans or Converse? Converse.
Coffee or Tea? Coffee.
Adventurous or Laid Back? Adventurous. However, you will never find me riding the StarFlyer on I-Drive. Ever.
Canon, Nikon or Sony? Canon.
Books or TV? Books. A good book can take you on a journey or even change your life.
What brought you to the Nonahood?
We moved here in 2012 from the Hunters Creek area in search for better schools and fell in love with the community vibe and the vision for Lake Nona. I truly believe in the future of Medical City and feel blessed to be a part of it. Our kids have attended Moss Park Elementary, Lake Nona Middle and High, and Sun Blaze Elementary. Our youngest starts Innovation Middle in August. We found exactly what we were looking for.
What’s your favorite hobby?
Painting wood furniture, especially with chalk paint. I talk for a living, so I enjoy this quiet, creative time. Repurposing old furniture with paint gives me life!
What’s your biggest dream?
To visit Machu Picchu, Peru.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In 10 years, our youngest will be 21, so I’ll be definitely traveling more. Look for me as an author and successful real estate broker.
What are you most excited about in Lake Nona?
I’m really looking forward to Nona Adventure Park, Earth Fare, the new Fitness and Wellness Center and Town Center completion.
Who’s your biggest inspiration?
I’m inspired by those who overcome adversity and use it as a platform to coach and motivate. Motivators like Les Brown, Gary V, Simon Sinek and Tony Robbins inspire me. God first, though.
What’s your favorite book?
A book from my first college business class. Written in 1936, it is the foundation of how I operate personally and in business: How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie.
What’s something you’ve done that scared you the most or brought you out of your comfort zone?
Recently I was asked to do a short video promoting Lake Nona. It was one of those times where you’re like, wow, I’m being asked to do something pretty cool. I have a fear of public speaking, so naturally I didn’t want to do it. Then I thought about how I would feel if I said no. Would I be ok with it or would I have regrets? So, I agreed to do it. All I remember is standing in front of the video camera with hot lights beaming at me, the videographer telling me not to look into the camera and forgetting everything I had rehearsed.
Describe one of your most memorable experiences.
Driving to Beech Mountain, North Carolina, to meet my family for Christmas in 2015. At first, it sounded like a simple plan to load the car in the morning and drive up after work. The drive through Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina went smoothly. What I didn’t realize was that Beech Mountain, N.C., is the highest point on the East Coast at 5,506 feet in the air. The twists and turns as I drove up the mountain made me dizzy and sick. But I made it to our perfect cabin safe and sound. What an experience.
Check back next month to get to know another Nonahood News staff member!
