Streamin' With a Purpose

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 employed by industry leaders - PeopleSoft, Oracle, and Adobe. 

Floyd is currently serving as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors representing the Mattaponi District.  He is also a charter member of the Broadband committee, which received State grants for internet expansion in 2021 and 2023 eventually giving everyone high-speed internet access.  Floyd worked to get the Carmel Church Fire Station located, approved, and built. His main area of focus has been to recruit new businesses to the area, which aligns with his theme, “Economic Development keeps our taxes low and creates job opportunities.”

Mr. Thomas is currently running for another term to represent the Mattaponi District as a member of the Board of Supervisors. You can learn more about Mr. Thomas on his Facebook page.

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, Cary says he will strive to uphold the principles of fairness, impartiality, and justice.

Moreover, as a long-term resident of Caroline County, he cares deeply about the county and its citizens. Cary is running for Caroline County's Commonwealth Attorney.

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 University of the District of Columbia. After passing the bar, she spent a year as a law clerk in Hanover Circuit Court.

After completing her clerkship, Tonya started working in the Hanover Circuit Court Clerk's Office as a Deputy Clerk III and was subsequently promoted to Legal Affairs Manager. Between employment and time in law school, Tonya has over 15 years of court and legal experience.

In Tonya's spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to Kings Dominion, and riding with her husband on their motorcycle.

Tonya is currently a candidate for Caroline County's Clerk of Court. Learn more about Tonya on her Facebook page.

Kellé Thorpe is the founder and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Kommas with Kellé. As a fractional CFO, business advisor, and speaker, Kellé leads service-based business owners and senior-level corporate executives to elevate profitability without burnout. Her commitment to unlocking the story behind their numbers, optimizing productivity, and driving revenue growth through her proven 5-Step Profit Acceleration Methodology is relentless.

Kellé launched her firm in 2020. Leveraging 20+ years of corporate strategic expertise, her business rapidly grew into a profitable multi-six-figure firm in the pandemic's first year – all without burnout.  

Kommas with Kellé does business bookkeeping and accounting and provides Chief Executive Officers with financial strategies to stay in their zone of genius, have the work-life balance envisioned when deciding to become an entrepreneur and make a sustainable profit for long-term wealth and legacy. 

Their tailored flat-fee structure optimizes cost predictability allowing business owners to have their very own CFO in their back pocket without the six-figure cost of a C-Suite employee on payroll. 

You can connect with Kellé on all social media platforms at @kommaswithkelle and her business website at www.kommaswithkelle.com.

In this episode, Brian uncovers some of the secrets to taking your business to the next level and introduces the principle of the 4C's that help you to be comfortable being uncomfortable.

Reach out to Brian through his website, https://stretchmedstudios.com/.

Karen Simon is a Maryland Native who grew up with a passion for acting. As a little girl, she would watch all genres of TV shows; old-school comedy was one of her favorites. As Karen got older she began taking her love of acting more seriously and took acting classes in Atlanta where she lived for over 10 years. She returned to her home state of Maryland but continued acting, and became a member of The Acting Center in Washington DC. It was here her acting flourished. Karen also had the opportunity to experience what it was like to work behind the camera. She later worked as a Backstage Manager at her local church, and before long she started her own production company, Lady K Productions. With upcoming productions like The Family Business, War of Minds, NYCstyle, The Love I Lost, I AM King, and The Temptations of Joshua already in the works, Karen is moving full speed ahead.

But that's not all. Karen is also about to start a clothing line for women. This powerful African American woman is well on her way. With a great team on her side, there’s nothing she can’t do in her lifetime!

Listen in as Karen shares how God has moved in her life to guide her to be able to fund her film projects and how leaning on her purpose has impacted her life.

You can connect with Karen on IG @Ladyk4sure; Twitter (Ladykpro); LinkedIn (Karen Simon); and Facebook @ Lady K Productions.

Tara McGee is on a journey of purpose and ensuring her family and team feel valued. Born and raised in a small town in Mississippi, Tara McGee, who is a 3rd generation entrepreneur is passionate about helping business owners and individuals realize their organizational and employment potential. As President and Owner of Staff4U, Inc, established in 2013, she partners with organizations to create a holistic workplace culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. This is achieved through their three pillars which are staffing, training, and consulting. Tara holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Jackson State University and a Master of Business Administration from Virginia Wesleyan University.

Additionally, Tara has added the title of co-author to her talents. She is co-author of She’s Got The Power, an anthology where twenty-five women share their journey and feelings about money and wealth. Another co-author anthology is We Won’t Quit in which couples share life-changing experiences, along with practical advice, strategies, and prayers.

With all that, most importantly, Tara considers herself an overcomer that is family oriented and truly humbled by her God-given talents.

Connect with Tara and the Staff4U, Inc. team at 757-745-7900 or contact [email protected] and let them assist with your organizational or employment

needs. For Speaking opportunities connect with Tara at [email protected].

In this episode of Streamin' With a Purpose, we're talking to Jordan Ellis. Jordan has a background in banking, business development, and entrepreneurship and has been in business for over five years. Jordan spends his day helping people learn how to build successful streams of income from their businesses. If you're feeling "stuck" in your business, Jordan has the expertise to show you how to build a system that will not only help you to generate income but keep your business growing. Jordan is truly called to impact people and change generations. Listen to this episode to learn how Jordan can help you.

If you're interested in connecting with Jordan, you can find him on Linkedin.

On this episode of Streamin' With a Purpose, we're talking to JuJuan Buford. JuJuan is a Managing Partner, Co-Founder, serial entrepreneur, writer, and public speaker. JuJuan started his career in the banking and investment advisory industry, transitioned into business ownership, and is enjoying entrepreneurial success in the sales and business development, technical assistance, and real estate investment industries.

As an ardent advocate for entrepreneurship, JuJuan believes entrepreneurship is empowerment, and the surest means to help people live their best lives, and take control of what happens at their kitchen tables, and in their communities.

If you're ready to take your business to the next level, you can connect with JuJuan at catchjsbuford.com.

In this episode of Streamin' With a Purpose, we're talking to Kylene Redmond, also known as Black Diabetic Girl. in 2010, Kylene was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Then in 2011,  she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. This brought awareness to the seriousness of the chronic disease and how people who looked liked her could easily be misdiagnosed based on stereotypes. Kylene soon became an advocate in the diabetes community, focusing on the diversity and inclusion of people with diabetes in the Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Indigenous communities. Kylene also created an environment that allowed her to market items that would allow women to express themselves. 

She represents her community by speaking at various conferences and participating on panels that discuss diversity and inclusion, adulting with diabetes, self-care, and other topics important to people living with diabetes, their caregivers, and the healthcare industry.

Kylene is the founder of Blackdiabetic Girl and co-founder of Dope Diabetic Girls, both of which give women safe spaces to discuss all things diabetes and find like-minded women to connect with and learn from. Her newest project is Girl Chat - a platform where she hosts conferences and retreats for women discussing all things diabetes and focus on the importance of self-care.

You can connect with Kylene on social media, Instagram @blackdiabeticgirl, Twitter @blkdiabeticgirl or visit the website www.Blackdiabeticgirl.com.