Sonya Renee Taylor is a New York Times bestselling author, activist, and founder of The Body Is Not an Apology, a global digital media and education company focused on radical self-love and social justice. She is best known for her groundbreaking book "The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love," which explores healing through reconnecting with inherent self-worth. Her other works include "Your Body Is Not an Apology Workbook," "Celebrate Your Body (and Its Changes, Too!)," and "The Book of Radical Answers," alongside co-authored projects like "The Journal of Radical Permission" and "The Routledge International Handbook of Fat Studies."
Taylor's career spans performance poetry, advocacy, and organizational leadership. A former National and International poetry slam champion, she merges art with activism, addressing themes of body liberation, racial justice, and intersectional equity. Her educational background in sociology and organizational management informs her work, which has included roles as a sexuality educator, mental health case worker, and director at social justice organizations. Taylor's transformative framework of radical self-love emerged from a 2010 conversation that evolved into a global movement, reaching millions across 140 countries.
Recognized for her impact, Taylor has received numerous honors, including Planned Parenthood's Champion of Women’s Health award, a Quixote Foundation grant for reproductive justice work, and selection as an inaugural Edmund Hillary Fellow. She has been invited to speak at the Obama White House and featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, CNN, and NPR. Taylor continues to engage globally as a speaker and educator, addressing issues of racial justice, mental health, and collective liberation while advancing her vision of transformative change.