A group of clients outdoors relish in elements of Eleven11.live – a listening space for Those Ready to Stop Postponing Their Lives
Soni A.M. Daly
Sonia A. M. Daly is a versatile and engaging individual whose exceptional work as writer, retreat facilitator, and voice artist, has brought her full circle in her Brooklyn community, where she continues to make a huge difference.
With all these exceptional qualities already on her resume, Daly, a Guyanese American, has embarked on yet another venture. She recently launched Eleven11.live, a Listening Space for persons Ready to Stop Postponing Their Lives.
Daly, a longtime Brooklyn resident, told Caribbean Life that the program is a contemplative digital space devoted to reflection, readiness, and the quiet work of becoming.
“The platform brings together my writing, retreats, and voice-based experiences for people who sense that something in their lives is ready to shift but who may not yet have made space to listen to it,” she explained.
“In an era when people are reconsidering how they spend their time and energy, my work centers a question few people pause long enough to ask: What happens when we stop postponing ourselves?”
Daly said she created Eleven11.live after years of observing how she and other capable, thoughtful people delay decisions, dreams, and personal clarity while holding together careers, families, and responsibilities.
The site serves as a central home for her writing, reflective audio, and live experiences designed to help people pause long enough to hear what they already know.
“At the heart of my work is The Weight of Waiting, a reflective retreat exploring why so many people linger with decisions long after they sense what is true for them,” she noted.
Daly, who, no doubt, draws inspiration from her uncle, famed author, and historian Vere T. Daly, noted that the retreat was first launched in June 2025 at Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center in New York and will return in June 2026.
This spring, Daly will also introduce Listening Room experiences, intimate gatherings — both virtual and in person, where participants hear reflective readings, write privately, and explore questions about readiness and personal movement in a quiet shared environment.
“In addition to hosting retreats and gatherings, I am a contributing writer for BLAIZE Digital Lifestyle Magazine, where I explore themes of waiting, personal timing, and lived authority in essays such as How Many Summers Are You Willing to Wait,” she said.
Daly reiterated that Eleven11.live is a listening space built around guided audio reflections, thoughtful writing and small gatherings designed to help people pause and connect with themselves.
“Some gatherings are virtual so anyone can participate, others will take place in person in New York City, sometimes indoors or outdoors depending on the setting,” Daly added. “There isn’t a strict age range, but most people drawn to the space tend to be adults who are done postponing their lives.”
She maintained that the audio reflections and writing on the site are free to access. However, some gatherings and retreats have a registration fee, such as the upcoming virtual Listening Room on Saturday April 12. The fee is $44.00.
Daly, the daughter of prominent Guyanese-born Orthopedic Surgeon Ronald A. Daly, who practices in both New York and New Providence in the Republic, said so far, the response has been very encouraging.
“Many clients have described the technique as a digital sanctuary, or a place they come to reset during overwhelming moments.”
“She hopes participants leave with the feeling that they had a chance to pause and hear themselves again.