“I started Tourmaline Home Health Care, Inc. in 2020, but I’ve been working in the health care industry since 2014. Over the years, I have gained a lot of experience in different areas of the medical profession, but it was working with the in-home health care piece that fueled me. I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), dating back to when I was in high school. I later enrolled at Guilford Technical Community College and obtained my certification in phlebotomy, took my state boards, and became licensed in that area, too. I attend UNCG and Guilford College for Biology and Psychology pre-med and Currently, I am on the fast-track at East Coast Polytechnic Institute, (ECPI), to complete my Licensed Practical Nursing, (LPN)degree. When I finish this, my next steps are to receive my registered nursing degree, and then eventually, I would like to earn the Ph.D. in holistic and integrative Family medicine. Providing care for others has never felt like work for me. I have gained a wealth of experience and realized my niche by working with my mom, Angela Williams, owner and CFO. I enjoy engaging more with person-centered in-home health care, and that is what inspired me to start my own business. I’m blessed to have both my mother and my sister to help me with the administrative and compliance pieces of the business so I can concentrate on my passion,” Chantel says. Alice Walker wrote, “Is solace anywhere more comforting than that in the arms of a sister.” That is the sentiment shared by Jeanea Williams, who gives all credence to her little sister. She shares, “I have bail bondswoman and supervising agent for 15 years-> managing Free U Bail Bonds NC, and Guilford County Court liaison for the Triad Bail Agents Association. I am a mother of a beautiful 13-year-old daughter that I’m so proud of. Like my sister, I gained experience in the home health care industry because I work parttime at Focus Point Mental Health with my mom. I decided to branch out really to help my sister because she’s so driven to make a difference in this field. I’m ten years older than Chantel, so I feel more like she’s my baby than my little sister. I’m happy to see her so enthusiastic and passionate about her future. Honestly, I would have to say that I have listened to her talk about wanting to have her own business for the past five or six years. Chantel has emersed herself in this field, and she knows how it works, so as her sister, I want to do all I can to help make her dreams come true.” One may ask how a bail bondswoman can help in the medical industry. Read on as Jeanae provides the answer. “I do all the paperwork and handle the payroll too, so it was an easy transition. I mean, paperwork is paperwork. I apply the same administrative skills and principles that I use in my own business and apply them in my sister’s business. Like Chantel I have always loved helping people. Most people don’t realize that being a bail bondswoman is much more than getting people out of jail. Whether they are being bailed out of jail or getting out of prison, I’m there to assist them with finding employment, and I encourage them to stay on the right path so they aren’t on that constant cycle of recidivism. You know mental health is real and working alongside my mom allowed me to receive certification in anxiety and depression counseling and auditing. I use those certifications in my business and my sister’s business. The expertise I provide for Tourmaline Home Health Care is making sure her employees are on the up and up and have passed the criminal background checks. These things are important because her clients trust that she knows who is entering their homes. I make sure all I’s are dotted and all T’s are crossed when it comes to hiring personnel, writing and signing legal contracts. I make certain that she remains compliant with all policies, procedures, and regulations required by the State of North Carolina. THHC, Inc. was licensed by the State of NC on December 17, 2021, so that was exciting to know that
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