Corporate Success & Business Leadership
Following a delay in her Peace Corps assignment, Tonya relocated to Jackson, Mississippi, where she quickly made a name for herself. She spent over 12 years as a Benefits and Retirement Planner for a Fortune 500 company, consistently ranking among the top ten professionals nationwide in performance and sales. In recognition of her expertise and impact, she was named one of Mississippi’s “Top 40 Under 40” Business Professionals in 2008.
In 2014, she and her husband, Bishop Adrian D. Ware, founded The Success House, LLC, where she serves as Managing Partner. The firm focuses on mentoring entrepreneurs and helping them launch and scale successful businesses, fostering economic empowerment and business excellence.
Ministry, Music & Influence
Tonya is the co-founder and Executive Pastor and Community Advocacy Director at The Church Triumphant Global, where she and her husband have impacted thousands through ministry, leadership, and service. As a gifted artist, she has been featured on BET, TBN, FOX, Music Choice, and GMC. Her excellence in music has earned her three Mississippi Gospel Music Association “Jackie” Awards and a 2009 Stellar Award nomination for Contemporary Female Artist of the Year. She further refined her craft by studying music at the Jacobs School of Music (Indiana) and Berklee College of Music (Los Angeles).
In 2019, she released her album Signature of God: Volume 1, followed by a 30-venue national tour, solidifying her impact as a powerhouse in inspirational music. She has also starred in The Sound of Music at New Stage Theater and is a proud member of the Mississippi Opera.
Transformational Coaching & Leadership Development
Tonya has created transformative programs that empower individuals and businesses,
including:
- Saturday Success Church – Jackson’s premier one-hour Saturday church
experience - Manifestation Mastermind Program – A results-driven success and business
coaching program - Spark Starters Women’s Business and Entrepreneurship Community – A platform
designed to equip and connect female entrepreneurs - How to Write Your Book in 60 Days – A structured program that helps aspiring
authors bring their stories to life
She has completed intensive training through the Small Business Administration (SBA) Emerging Leaders Program and is a Certified Trainer with Jack Canfield’s Success Principles Program, specializing in Breakthroughs to Success.
Public Advocacy & Community Engagement
Tonya’s dedication to public health and economic development is evident in her advocacy work. She has lobbied on Capitol Hill, helping secure millions in heart health funding for Mississippi through her work with the American Heart Association.
As State Director for ReadyNation Mississippi, she leads the Early Childhood Investment Council, a coalition of the state’s top business executives working to improve workforce success through investments in early childhood education.
She also directs the community health initiatives of Health Innovative Strategies, overseeing programs that address health disparities and wellness in underserved communities.
Awards & Recognition
Tonya has been honored with numerous awards for her leadership and impact,
including:
- 2017 – First female Pastor of the Year (iHeart Media and the Mississippi Gospel Music Awards)
- 2018 – Speaker at the United Nations Global Entrepreneurship Forum (New York)
- 2018 – Named one of Mississippi’s Top 50 Business Women
- 2018 – Honored as “Iconic Woman Making a Better World for All” (Women’s Economic Forum, Los Angeles)
- 2019 – Recipient of the Change Champion Award (NAMI MS)
- 2016 & 2021 – Named Ambassador of the Year by the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership
- 2024-2025 – Recognized as one of Mississippi’s Most Influential African Americans
She is also a graduate of the Yale University School of Management’s Women in Leadership Executive Program (2021), enhancing her expertise in strategic leadership and governance.
Innovative Community Initiatives & Future Impact
In 2022, she expanded The Theater of Possibilities by launching a Youth Leadership and Entrepreneurship Program aimed at reducing youth crime, drug abuse, obesity, and suicide in Jackson. Her innovative approach is shaping the future by empowering young leaders and entrepreneurs.
Personal Life & Legacy
Tonya is the visionary creator and host of the award-winning podcast Motivational Moments with Pastor Tonya and the author of Healing the Woman’s Soul. She finds her greatest joy in faith, family, and service. She is the devoted wife of Dr. Adrian D. Ware and the proud mother of their two daughters, Wisdom and Wealth.
Her life’s work is rooted in resilience, faith, and a relentless commitment to uplifting others. Whether through business, ministry, music, advocacy, or community development, Tonya Hairston Ware continues to be a catalyst for transformation and progress.
