She’s wise. She’s inspiring. She’s Dr. Velma. ✨


Minister, speaker, singer/songwriter, author of 27 books (22 bestsellers), and CEO of Adoni Publishing LLC, she’s a voice for faith, love, and purpose.
Host of Dr. Velma TALKS and Finding Your Voice Podcast, she shares insights on relationships, marriage, and finding your God-given voice—married over 50 years and living out a Titus 2 life.
Don’t miss this powerful, purpose-filled conversation. 🗣️

📚 Featured Book: "Hold Your Head Up, Princess: Expanded Story"
Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Your-Head...
🎶 Special Song for Her Husband: "52 Years Together"

He’s redeemed. He’s resilient. He’s Harold Noonie Ward

Former gang boss turned activist, author, community leader, and entrepreneur, Noonie joins The Kate Thurman Show to share his powerful journey of transformation.

From a life shaped by the streets to becoming a nationally recognized speaker, he now uses his story to inspire accountability, prevent violence, and empower the next generation.

This is a conversation about redemption, purpose, and real change.


Book:
"GANGSTANOMICS II / PRISONNOMICS"
Available on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/PRISONNOMICS

"Altgeld Gardens"
Available on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/AltgeldGardens

She’s faithful. She’s creative. She’s Valerie Booker Thurman.

Author, songwriter, poet, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Valerie joins 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑲𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒘 to share her inspiring journey of faith, writing, and obedience to God’s voice.

From writing her very first poem in 1995 to creating dozens of heartfelt songs and poems, she now uses her gifts to uplift, encourage, and inspire others through her words and testimony.
This is a conversation about faith, purpose, creativity, and using your gifts to bless others.

Get the book 📙
"Utterings from a Still, Small Voice (God Still Whispers)" by Valerie Booker Thurman 
Available on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/StillSmallVoiceBook