Streamin' With a Purpose

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 individuals to shift their mindset by saving more and spending less to take more control of their money.

Tiera has successfully planned and executed her dream wedding debt-free, saved $10,000 consecutively for three years, and created a sustainable 9-month emergency fund.

You can connect with Tiera on Facebook and Instagram using the ForeverFrugal2 handle, or email her at [email protected].

You can also learn more about her events and reach out to her through her website at foreverfrugal2.com.

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 A published author, unpublished spoken word poet, and disabled Army veteran, he skillfully weaves these experiences into a narrative that resonates with authenticity.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 explores identity, spirituality, and the human experience. As a devoted servant of God, his spirituality guides his writings, delving into faith, morality, and honor. Inspired by his role as a spouse and father of five children, family is the wellspring of his commitment to conversations about morality and honor. This commitment stems from a profound responsibility to immediate and extended communities.
As a disabled Army veteran, Washington draws from the discipline, resilience, and experiences of military service. His voice articulates personal triumphs and tribulations and resonates with the struggles of those who have served.
Currently residing in Kansas with his family, Washington continues using his pen for introspection, advocacy, and storytelling. Through his writings, he invites readers on a journey through the landscapes of the human soul, exploring universal themes with a distinct and deeply personal perspective. His latest project is his Christian clothing brand, Garments of Salvation.

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 careers and became involved in education, and has been in the education field for over 17 years. As an educator, she understands and values the importance of education, and has had the opportunity to pour her expertise onto students all across the world. She not only taught abroad but supervised other teachers while she was there to help make them better.

Dr. Bowles has been blessed to start two businesses - one in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the other in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition, she manages trust funds for autistic scholars.

She's served as the President/CEO of Building Your Future Consulting LLC, and the President/Chair of Building Your Future Consulting#1. Both companies specialize in assisting students with standardized tests such as, ACT/SAT/PSAT/GED/GRE/GMAT prep.

Dr. Bowles has authored two books, “Cleaning Out My Garden” and “Under the Doctoral Hat." Her motto in life has always been, “Do What You Can, While You Can.”

You can find her books at https://www.byfconsulting1.com/.

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 throughout the U.S. and different parts of the world. While in Quantico, Virginia he retired after honorably serving twenty years.

In 2008, Brown met Hank Herring, who was an influence, guide, and mentor who encouraged him to pursue his dream and never put down the brush. Working in mainly acrylics, Brown’s evolution into the fine arts allowed him to inspire others to pursue their passion as he was simultaneously pursuing while serving his country.

His use of folk art through vivid colors and movement portrays real-life memories at an instant glance. Brown’s inspiration comes from just that . . . inspiring people. “I want the world to have that same feeling. I get my greatest fulfillment from when a person can express themselves and how they feel from the vibes of my artwork.”

Brown’s work has been exhibited in galleries in South Carolina and Virginia and has created a trail throughout the U.S.

Press and media coverage includes various podcasts, Real Talk TV, InsideNova newspaper, At Ease magazine, Channel 7 ABC WJLA, and DCW50 Living Local DMV.

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 six months. However, by 2021, she not only met but exceeded her financial goals for her family.

Throughout this journey, Karena collaborated with various coaches, which led to an important realization: something crucial was missing in the current coaching landscape. Simultaneously, she felt an undeniable pull towards shifting her focus from solely Life Coaching to offering business strategies tailored for introverts. Although this was not a path she had initially envisioned for herself, she recognized it as her true purpose.

Aware of the overwhelming noise in the online world, Karena is eager to share her simple yet potent strategy for consistently acquiring more clients online. This approach is designed to allow individuals to remain true to their authentic, introverted selves.

Karena offers straightforward, impactful training with no superfluous content, ensuring that participants can quickly see tangible results. She looks forward to welcoming you into this transformative experience.

You can connect with Karena at www.gobegreatcoaching.com.

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 obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree and her Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Global Communications degree from Murray State University.

She is the co-owner and co-founder with her husband Marcus, of M.I.Sugar, an Airbnb property management, housekeeping service, and commercial cleaning company serving Lexington, KY, and surrounding areas.

Inyang wrote and published her first book, White Girl, Black Soul. She believes to write is to be free. Writing the novel gave biIrth to M.I.N.D Your Soul (M.Y.S), of which she is the founder and owner. M.Y.S.’s purpose is to encourage others to move, improve, nourish, and deny.

Inyang’s goal is to journey with as many people as possible growing in understanding what it means and what it takes to mind their soul. She believes being a seed planter is the epitome of the M.Y.S journey.

Please follow, like and subscribe to Inyang on TikTok @mind.your.soul and other social media platforms found on her website https://www.mindyoursoul.me/.

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 perspectives will help strengthen the bond between the public school administration and the Bowling Green District.

Michael is a candidate for the Caroline County School Board representing the Bowling Green District. You can learn more about Dr. Hubbard's vision and campaign on his website and his Facebook page.

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 Germanna Community College Board.

Lydell is a board member of C.E.R.V.E. and is currently Worshipful Master of Welcome Lodge #125, Prince Hall Affiliated.

Lydell is the father of a 19-year-old daughter who attends Hampton University and a 12-year-old son. Lydell is a member of Oxford Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Lydell is a candidate for the Caroline County School Board representing the Mattaponi District. You can learn more about his campaign on his Facebook page.

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 and statewide committees focused on standardized testing, performance evaluations, content review, policy advocacy, students with exceptionalities, and schools in rural environments.

JoWanda has served two terms as a Caroline County School Board representative for the Reedy Church District and has served in the capacity of Vice Chair and Chair. In 2020, JoWanda was also elected to serve as the Eastern Region Chair representing 15 school boards in Virginia in addition to Caroline County. In 2022, she was elected as a representative for the entire state with the Virginia School Board Association.

JoWanda's passion for public education, knowledge, and professionalism established a positive reputation that helped charter the uncertain times of COVID-19 under her leadership. Under her leadership, the Caroline County School Board has been recognized as a Master Board of Distinction and she has been recognized as the School Board Representative of the Year for the State of Virginia.

JoWanda is running for her third term as the Reedy Church School Board representative. To learn more about Dr. JoWanda Rollins-Fells visit her Facebook page.

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 the Code of Virginia. Anthony is running for Clerk of Court for Caroline County. Lippa says that his organizational skills, proven leadership, and technological ability will advance the circuit court for our future.

You can learn more about Anthony by visiting his Facebook page.