Background Biography

EDUCATION:​

• Ronda's BGS Bachelor's Degree is a 3-way degree in sociology, business administration, and psychology from University of Texas at Dallas (1978).​​

• M.S. – Master’s of Science Degree in Applied Social Research and Evaluation Methodology (Texas Christian University: social-psychology & health behavior research & evaluation methods. Thesis: clinical problem solving in medicine. Minor in business strategic planning and research research assessment. Graduated top of class (summa cum laude) 1982.​​

• D.D. Doctorate of Divinity (Hon) Licensed ordained minister and honorary degree recognition for significant life work and clinical experience in healing and consciousness studies; Universal Life Church, 2005. 

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CORPORATE CONSULTING WORK:​

In her late 20s, Ronda LaRue founded InfoVision Systems, a corporate consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, market research, and program evaluation. Over the next 28 years, she led high-level projects for cities, national and international corporations, and organizations within the medical, hospitality and arts sectors.

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As Marketing Consultant for the internationally renowned Ojai Music Festival (Ojai, California), Ronda oversaw board and donor development, public and press relations, and special events marketing. Her firm was also commissioned by numerous cities—including Santa Barbara, Solvang, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Oxnard, Monterey and Ventura County Economic Development —to conduct tourism and economic development analysis and strategic branding. She was a frequent keynote speaker at city/county consortia on economic development and tourism strategy.

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Earlier in her career, Ronda consulted for major institutions including Panasonic Japan, Mentor Corporation, Medical Planning Associates, TCU's Office of Development and Organizational Research Institute, and Laventhol & Horwath Health Division. In the late 1990s, her firm developed market strategy and customer/employee satisfaction programs for luxury hospitality brands, including the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa (a Crown Holding).

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ARTISTIC & POETIC PRESENCE:

For nearly three decades until 2020, while living in Ojai, California, Ronda was a recognized working artist, poet, and visionary. Her large-scale performance and social commentary art installations, along with ceramic sculpture—including her acclaimed Beatrice Wood series—were featured in juried shows such as the Ojai Studio Artists Tour, and exhibited in galleries across California, Texas, and New York. Many of her works are held in private collections in the U.S. and internationally.  Sampling of Art Works.

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CONSCIOUSNESS, HEALTH & WELLNESS:

Ronda has dedicated her life to the study and practice of consciousness, spiritual traditions, health, and depth psychology.

 

Her extensive postgraduate and independent studies include:​

• Integrative and functional medicine research

• Brain chemistry and advances in neuroscience

• Eastern healing practices

• Depth psychology, art therapy, and physical fitness

• Meditation and spiritual awareness practices, methods and technologies

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Ronda has guided hundreds of one-on-one clients and thousands of readers through her acclaimed SoulArts® Process of Awakening and Couples Soul-Communication Meditation —offering profound tools for transformation, emotional healing, and spiritual integration.

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BOOKS & PUBLISHED WRITINGS:​

Remembering Who You Really Are: The Journey of Awakening from the Dark Night of Soul (Amazon)
A modern spiritual classic chronicling Ronda’s own passage through spiritual crisis and her transition from corporate consultant to internationally sought mentor and spiritual teacher.

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The Art of Living Your Destiny: A Guidebook for the Journey of Soul (Amazon)
A practical introduction to Ronda’s unique SoulArts Process of Awakening™ as a guidebook helping readers initiate their own inner wisdom in every day real life. 

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Home Study Portal
A rich collection of free contemplative writings, audio meditations, guided practices, video interviews, and links to her YouTube channel with select library of leading authorities in health & wellness.

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HOME LIFE & CREATIVE INTERESTS:

Ronda shares her life with her husband and business partner, Mattawe P. Clements - a uniquely personalized financial investment advisor and integrated lifestyle specialist, local Rotarian, and bonsai affectionate; they share life with their two King Charles dogs, Kato the Supreme Cat, and a host of wild turkey, bull frogs, raptors and the beauties of Ashland nature.

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Favorite home activities include crafting, presenting (and savoring!) “healthy decadent” meals; designing imaginative events and soulful living spaces; creating poetic photo collages, athleisure clothing design; and continuing her work in social commentary through mixed media and installation art. Music is a daily joy—ranging from symphonic classics to country ballads (though rapping remains off the table). Ronda also enjoys diving into the latest clinical research on aging, neurological wellness, integrative health technologies, nutrition, and movement. You’ll often find her dancing, attending classes at Ashland’s world-class YMCA, or hosting entrepreneurial gatherings and visionary brainstorms at their beloved home near Emigrant Lake.

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Ronda is available for select consulting, event design, visioning, and transformational mentoring for individuals, couples, and organizations seeking meaningful change.

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