Tonja is an actor turned manager/producer with a passion for film, television and media. She has several television and film credits in supporting and leading roles and new projects in the works as a producer. Her background as a performer goes back to her early childhood when she did modeling as a teen, as well as numerous performances as a singer, actor and host. She was also a competitive horse rider and rodeo queen.

Tonja is the founder and president of EmpoWORD2B & EmpoWORD Media & Talent. She wrote and is executive producer of "Wisdom County Ranch" and "Mama's Love" and was producer/director of the award winning documentary, "Hope Lives in Hohenwald."