The Ink Spill

In this episode of The Ink Spill, we talk with Dr. Marvis Henderson-Daye, your Chief Fun Officer and stress management strategist. Her company offers health and wellness activities to help you become healthier by decreasing stress. She found line dancing after a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and uses this fun form of low-impact exercise to sustain her health. Dr. Marvis is an author and a non-profit f...

This is a bonus episode for Spill the "Mustard Seeds" with Lady Felicia, Da Faith Pusher.

In this episode we talk with Da Faith Pusher, Andrea F. Dotson. As soon as the episode started, I put myself in the hotseat for some coaching. We didn't even get to talk about the fact that she is a native of Chicago and currently resides in Austin, TX. Her passion in the Kingdom of God and life is to see people healed, whole, and free! She is an educator, a prayer warrior, and a teacher who helps...

In this episode, host Penda L. James speaks with Stephanie Baker-Jones. She is an author and wellness coach. With a long career in the medical field and as a veteran, she is always looking for an opportunity to teach. When asked what inspires her, she answered, "Just being a representative for God." From faith, to love and grief to wellness, Ms. Stephanie shared many tools to help you sp...

In this episode we celebrate love and marriage. Our guest, Cynthia D. Jones is the author of The Melody of Marriage. She shares insight for married couples to help them grow in Christ through connection, commitment, and communication. She shares about her marriage of nearly 48 years and how music has been important to their union. If you believe in the power of love, get your pen and a pad of pape...

In this episode, we chat with Evelyn Holt-Fuller, the author of Truly Grounded: Insight For The Seasons of Life. She shares about her writing journey, how she knew that God was calling her to write her book, and some of her challenges. In the middle of our conversation, the conversation shifted into heart matters and we talked about how our past hurts as a business owner and as a client created a...

Season Three is here. In this solo episode, I talk about lessons I learned in 2024. Check out the new intro by my brother, JimmyMackin. You can follow me on IG: @Penscribed LinkedIn: Penda L. James Website: PendaLJames.com

In this episode, you will hear from Erica Estella, author of Not Broken Just Refined . How did she go from standing in a grocery store freezer with tears freezing on her face to a healed refined woman? This conversation will give you a lot to think about, but keeping the main thing the main thing, when God tells you to write, you have to finish what you started. You can follow Erica Estella on soc...

In this episode, listen as Sharon R. Burrell shares her story of faith and teaches about the majestic power of eagles. Sharon has been writing for most of her adult life and recently completed her first book of poetry within 21 days.   Sharon is the Founder and CEO of KINGDOM Service Training & Consulting, LLC. She holds a special passion for individuals and their families with autism and ment...

Meet Dionna Rojas Orta. She is a wife, mom, author and life coach who is intentional about teaching women how to get in alignment with God. In this conversation we delve into topics such as vulnerability, transparency, faith, alignment, motherhood and obedience. At times Dionna left me speechless with her insight. You can learn more about Dionna on her website: DionnaRojas.com Add to your playlist...

In this episode we hear from Sierra Lomax who is the owner of Sisi Tashay Design Co. which assists creators with branding and messaging. She is a poetess, author and working on a journal. Listen as we discuss what it means to be a story teller and how important it is to be intentional when you check on your strong friends. One powerful question that I want you to remember from this conversation is...

Roosevelt and Renita Quick wrote a book called The Power of Agreement. In this episode you will hear about their writing process, the courtship and marriage that has lasted several decades. There are three principles that they teach: Agreement With God Agreement With Others Agreement With Self You can learn more about them at enduringloveministries.com To learn more about your host, visit PendaLJa...

Meet Kaprece James, Founder and CEO of Stella's Girls, Inc. Kaprece is a social entrepreneur and Retired Veteran United States Marine Corps Spouse. She has been volunteering and working in the nonprofit sector for over 25 years, starting when she was seven. Heavily influenced by the life of her great-grandmother, Stella, Kaprece's lifestyle is one of service and education. To learn more ab...

How do you pierce through brain fog and lack of concentration? Have you ever thought about activating your lymphatic system? In this episode we hear from Hillary Gooden, who is a Certified Impact Speaker, Certified Lymphology Expert, Vibrant Life Promoter, Author and Spiritual Leader. She works with women leaders who are looking for strategies to get their life back from the control of stress. We...

In this episode, Chipo Nyandoro-Kunzvi, entrepreneur, mother, wife, and missionary shares her heart about serving others as a leader. From surviving COVID and other incidents that could have changed the trajectory of her life, Chipo is on fire to spread the message of Christ all over the world. Pay particular attention to her introduction. She made me go in the lab to work on my elevator pitch! Yo...

What do you do when you have a heart to help hurting people? How do you ensure that they can get the healing they need? You make God the CEO of your ministry and call it Speaking To the Heart of the Hurting. In this episode you will meet Lekya Slaughter, who is a mom, author, educator and servant of God. You will hear why she started her ministry and what her mission is for it. She drops nuggests...

Coach Lete (Leteisha Tate) stopped by The Ink Spill to share how she teaches leaders to serve with love. In this episdoe you will learn her acronym for LOVE, hear her testimony about being redeemed by God, and be inspired by her desire to be an expression of God's love to everyone she encounters. You can learn more about Coach Lete on her IG page: https://www.instagram.com/royalimagecoaching....

In this episode, I interviewed Baba McDaniel Roberts and Baba Ira Bond. In Swahili, "Baba" means "Father." These two men are indeed fathers of the communities they serve. They are educators, instructors, facilitators, mentors, and ather-figures. Dance is one outlet of how they do this. In this episode, we talked about Rites of Passage, finding your gifts, pursuing your passion,...

As a creator, I believe that we communicate our heart in many art forms. Garret Chatmon, Jr., introducted himself to me because he is a student at my alma mater. The first thing that impressed me about him was his fearlessness to put himself out there and take a leap of faith to meet new people. Secondly, his passion to create a legacy for creators of the Creator speaks directly to my heart. In th...

On May 28, 2024, I had the opportunity to participate on a panel about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Our hostess was Hannah Davis, an Adult Reference Library Assistant with Durham Public Library. Hannah is also an entrepreneur who is passionate about connecting people to resources that will enhance their business. Hannah Davis, www.hdvisuals.com Nefateria Fonda, www.nefateriafonda.com Pe...

A panel discussion amongst Toastmasters members gives insight into their journey as a public speaker. From overcoming dysfluency, and being on a fast track to leadership, starting a business, and providing oversight as a leader, the panelists shared their experiences with public speaking. In this episode, you will hear from Willie Mae Starr White, Dana Mitnik, Elizabeth Ruffin, Charice Manor about...

Anthony "Pops" Mitchell is a worshipper, songwriter, choir director, and musician. I met him in Pittsburgh, PA and when he stands to sing in church I always used to feel the presence of God. When you meet Pops you know right away that he loves his wife, Bea, and adores his family. In this conversation, Pops shares how he finds the inspiration to write music, and his heartfelt reflections...

In this episode, you will hear a conversation with me and my Career Coach, Caroline Sangal. She is the owner of Next Success, www.nextsuccesscareers.com In this episode, Caroline shares the results of my Highlands Ability Battery. Using her passion for helping people find and walk in their purpose, is what she is doing to help me build my business and redefine my career.

In this episode we talk to author, Gloria Conyers who is the author of Salvaged and Saved : A Memoir in Poetry, Prose and Short Stories. Gloria shares how she created a mantra for her life, "Where there is a will, there is a way" and how she uses her faith in God to navigate through life. You can learn more about InSCRIBEd Inspiration here .

In this episode of The Ink Spill we talk to Taurus Blannon who is an ambassador for the LVAD (Left Ventricle Assist Device). Taurus tells how he woke up one day and learned that he had been in a coma after his heart died. This conversation between two friends is rich, insightful and will make you think. Make sure to come back for Part II. #LVAD #HeartHealth #Friendship #AmbassadorforHealth