Streamin' With a Purpose

Today's episode of Streamin' With a Purpose is a lesson in Black history with Linda Thomas.

Linda Thomas is a community volunteer, activist, and civil rights advocate. She is the first African American to serve as President of the Library Board in her community, and she was elected to five consecutive terms. Under her leadership, was the development of a $1.5M building plan for a new library.

As an advocate for students in ...

In this episode of Streamin' With a Purpose, meet Tiffani Douglas. Tiffani is a freelance Senior Beauty, Health & Wellness Copywriter, Esthetician, Nail Technician, and accomplished author. With a B.A. in Journalism and 30 years of experience in the beauty business, Tiffani brings a unique perspective to her writing that intertwines her industry expertise with creativity.

Tiffani shared her extensive knowledge as a contributing...

In today's episode of Streamin' With a Purpose meet Ral West.

Ral West is the founder of Ral West Livin’ the Dream and the creator of a course for entrepreneurs, “Overcome Overwhelm: Create a Smooth Running Business with Less Stress.”  Ral is not your average entrepreneur; she is a seasoned professional who has been a business owner and manager for over 40 years. 

Ral has invaluable experience in scaling businesses and mastering t...

In this episode of Streamin' With a Purpose, we're talking with Dr. Matisa Wilbon. Dr. Wilbon is a consultant and TEDx speaker who uses her 20 years as a sociologist and equity and impact strategist to help institutions understand the power of equity.

Dr. Wilbon earned her B.A. in Anthropology/Sociology from Centre College in Kentucky. She received her Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Sociology from The Ohio State University i...

In this episode of House of Sharkes, you'll get an inside look about the series and what it takes to become a professional actor.

If you're a fan of House of Sharkes, you'll want to meet some of the actors portraying some of your favorite characters. Hear from cast of Season 1 and upcoming Season 2.

Wain Jenkins, Antwon Fuller, Leslie Barnett, and Loretta Burnette will share their thoughts about the series, and special...

Tiera Byrd is a money coach and founder of Forever Frugal 2. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Minor in Psychology.

Tiera has always loved all things money and how it plays an important role in our mindset.  In 2014, she created Forever Frugal 2 with the simple idea of sharing money tips and tricks with any and everyone. The goal of FF2 is to empower...

Justin T Washington, originally from Washington, D.C., and shaped by the cultural tapestry of Mobile, AL, is a diverse individual whose life experiences fuel his artistic expression. A published author, unpublished spoken word poet, and disabled Army veteran, he skillfully weaves these experiences into a narrative that resonates with authenticity. Rooted in Washington, D.C., and nurtured in Mobile, AL, his unique perspective explo...

Dr. Tamara Bowles is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and grew up in Pensacola, Florida. She later moved to Louisville, Kentucky, where she completed high school and attended college. She moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, in September 2019 and has been there ever since.

Dr. Bowles enjoys being around people and working with scholars of all ages. Her experiences range from Nursing to Education.

Around 2005, she switched caree...

Leroy Brown was born and raised in Natchez, Mississippi. After graduating high school and completing one semester of community college, he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps. Brown’s artistic birth began in elementary school, where he drew faces on loose-leaf notebook paper.

Throughout his military career, he honed his artistic skills by independently putting himself in areas where there was art. His military service took him thro...

Karena Calhoun is a wife, a mother, and a Life and Business Strategist. Her passion lies in working with and serving online service-based introverts, helping them to grow their businesses and achieve financial freedom in a manner that resonates with their unique personalities.

Her dedication stems from personal experience. Leaving her full-time corporate job in 2019, Karena initially faced challenges, earning nothing in the first s...

Inyang Telfair was born and raised in Detroit, MI. She married her high school sweetheart, Marcus, in July of 2003, and from their union came three children, Olyvia, Leviticus, and Hope. Inyang and her family moved to Lexington, KY, in the winter of 2013, where she and her family currently reside. Inyang enjoys serving in ministry, reading, traveling, dancing, watching movies, and having game nights with loved ones.

Inyang obtaine...

Dr Michael Hubbard is a resident of the historic Bowling Green District of Caroline County and is a proven senior managerial and strategic leader in military, educational, and corporate settings. Michael has a deep appreciation for his community and Caroline County and is on a mission to ensure that every public school student in the county receives a quality education and has the opportunity to achieve their goals. His fresh persp...

Lydell Fortune was born and raised in Caroline County and is a graduate of Caroline High School. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in political science and he earned a Juris Doctorate from the College of William and Mary.

Lydell's professional career as a human resources professional included supporting educational opportunities for students at K-12 and post-secondary institutions. He previously served on the Germ...

Dr. JoWanda Rollins-Fells began her public service work in k-12 public education as a highly credentialed teacher and leader teaching 3rd and 4th graders for 15 years. She also served as the Collaboration Instructional Specialist and was the first teacher in Caroline County to earn the honorable distinction of being a National Board Certified Teacher.

During JoWanda's tenure in Caroline County, she served on several district an...

Anthony Lippa, III, is a lifelong resident of Caroline County and a graduate of Caroline High School's class of 2010. Anthony began his public service career in 2011 as a dispatcher with the Sheriff’s Office. He graduated from RRCJA and became a patrol deputy in 2012. Since then he has been promoted to his current role as Sergeant. In his career, Anthony has dealt with each county's court and has years of experience with th...

Allison Sears is the mother of two children, she's a wife and an educational ASL interpreter. Allison graduated from George Mason University and attended Reynolds Community College for the interpreter training program, and has worked in the education field in some capacity since graduating from college. Allison began her career as a substitute teacher, then a paraeducator, a special education teacher, and for the last several ...

Floyd Thomas was born in White Plains, NY, and educated in the public school system.  Mr. Thomas has deep roots in Caroline County having spent every summer of his childhood there at the home of his grandmother. He attended Howard University on an academic scholarship and majored in Architecture.  He worked for several computer-aided design firms as that industry developed. Later, as a software sales representative, Floyd was emplo...

Cary Bowen has dedicated his entire career to the practice of criminal law, primarily defending individuals accused or convicted of crimes. With over 45 years of criminal defense work under his belt, he is passionate about the practice of law and the criminal justice system. He firmly believes in the judicial process and is committed to preserving justice and maintaining the integrity of our criminal justice system. As a prosecutor...

Tonya Edwards is a full-time court professional, veteran's wife, and mother. Tonya is originally from Spotsylvania County, Virginia. She obtained her undergraduate degrees in psychology and political science from the University of Mary Washington. Upon graduating college, Tonya worked in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court for five years before going to law school. She then obtained a law degree from the Universi...