Model and entrepreneur Sonia Booth is opening up about her healing journey and public breakup in the latest episode of Untied, a candid talk show streaming on Showmax. Hosted by Relebogile Mabotja, the episode gives Sonia a platform to tell her story—unfiltered and unapologetic.
“Sharing my story is part of my journaling process, and journaling heals,” Sonia says, reflecting on how speaking out helps her cope.
Sonia’s raw honesty stands in contrast to the often glamorous facade of public life. She warns women not to fall for the illusion of perfection on social media.
“You want the greener grass? Better have the stomach for the amount of manure it comes with.”
Breaking the Filtered Narrative
Throughout the conversation, Sonia underscores how social media culture has masked many real-life struggles. She says it’s time for women to have more honest conversations—the kind that strip away the filters and reveal emotional truths.
“Social media has unearthed phoney and pretentious behaviours. We need to talk about real lives and daily struggles behind our smartphones.”
She continues:
“The days when you don’t have the strength to adult, where you just want to be left alone… those are the stories that make us feel less alone.”
Empathy Over Judgment
One of the most powerful moments in the interview comes when Sonia shares her thoughts on how women can better support each other:
“By being there, listening with great veneration and not judging. Don’t tell me how to handle a situation—you’ll never truly know how you’ll respond until you’re in it.”
A Must-Watch for Women Everywhere
Sonia believes that by sharing her journey, others may see red flags they’ve overlooked in their own lives and avoid similar heartbreak.
“People need to watch because they might pick up red flags that I probably missed in my life, then hopefully save themselves from misery and heartache.”
As Sonia puts it:
“Till it happens to you, you’ll never truly understand.”