Sofia: St James

: She shares her life and work as a "Pacific NW girl living in the Southwest" through platforms like Facebook and AllMyLinks .

: A prominent figure in the 1990s New York "Club Kid" scene and author. Rising Stars: Meet Sophia St. James of Phoenix sofia st james

At 19, she joined the U.S. Army, serving nine years as a . Her service included a deployment during Operation Enduring Freedom. After returning home, she faced a personal challenge when her only child was born prematurely at four months and spent 89 days in the NICU—a hospital where she herself worked as a nurse. Creative and Advocacy Work : She shares her life and work as

: A singer-songwriter and Top 11 finalist from Season 18 of American Idol . she joined the U.S. Army