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About Me

Tonya’s Why

Beyond the Profile was created by Tonya Buford after she found herself navigating dating again with three grown children and a deeper awareness of how much the landscape — and the conversations — had changed.

She noticed something powerful: Many people weren’t struggling because they lacked options. They were struggling because of the stories they told themselves — about age, timing, worth, attraction, and what relationships are “supposed” to look like.

Tonya realized that if she was questioning these things, many others were too — quietly, internally, and without a space to talk about it honestly.

Beyond the Profile was born from a desire to create that space.

A place where grown people can slow down, reflect, and engage in real conversations — without shame, stereotypes, or pretending they’re not navigating real life.

What You’ll Find Here

Each conversation is designed to help you:

  • Understand yourself more clearly
  • Question the assumptions that limit connection
  • Hear perspectives that challenge how you see dating and relationships

The goal isn’t to tell you who to choose — it’s to help you choose better.

Beyond the Screen

Beyond the Profile is more than a video series.

It’s a growing platform and community — online and in person — where conversations continue beyond the screen. From discussion spaces to live experiences and events, this work is about inspiring real connection and helping people move forward with clarity and intention.

If you’re ready to go beyond profiles, assumptions, and surface-level conversations — you’re in the right place.

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