Ada Suarez Cottingham co-founded Shokra Soups alongside her husband, channeling her profound personal journey into the heart of the business. Her battle with ovarian cancer was a pivotal moment that reshaped her approach to health, guiding her towards a path of healing and holistic wellness. As a business owner and entrepreneur, Ada's vision for Shokra Soups is deeply intertwined with her commitment to promoting a lifestyle that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit.

Ada's expertise in integrative wellness is both broad and deep, marked by her certification as an Integrative Wellness Academy Coach & a certified Surviving Vegan Academy graduate, with Orisha Oshun, where she specialized in Nutrition. This education as well as reading the book "City of Wellness" by Queen Afua helped lay the foundation for her to support others in their journey towards a healthier, plant-based lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of nourishing foods that are as healing as they are delicious. Further enriching her ability to serve her community, Ada is a Sacred Woman Rites of Passage Alumni, and Sacred Woman in the making Practitioner, & a Womb Wellness Practitioner graduate, a program led by the renowned Queen Afua, which focuses on the empowerment and wellness of women through ancient wisdom and practices.

Her commitment to female health and wellness is further exemplified through her work as a Womb Wellness Practitioner. Here, Ada combines her knowledge and compassion to support women in healing and understanding their bodies, offering guidance that is both empowering and transformative. Additionally, as a Usui Reiki Master, Ada brings a powerful element of energy healing to her repertoire, offering sessions that help align and balance the body's energy centers, promoting emotional healing and stress reduction.

Through Shokra Soups, Ada has created more than just a dining destination; she has fostered a community hub where wellness, nutrition, and holistic healing converge. Her extensive qualifications not only inform the establishment's offerings but also embody her dedication to a comprehensive approach to wellness that is accessible to all. Ada's journey and achievements inspire the core values of Shokra Soups, making it a beacon of health, healing, and community in Willingboro.