Carnela “Speaks”: Faith Leadership Purpose

🎙️On Carnela “Speaks”: Faith. Leadership. Purpose, Carnela sits down with another entrepreneur to share their story, but first, “Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step?” In this episode, Ayawna Dunstan shares how a season of rest, renewal, and surrender helped her move from confusion to clarity. She opens up about trusting God’s timing, navigating self-doubt, and finding p...

🎙️On Carnela “Speaks”: Faith. Leadership. Purpose., Carnela catches up with Antoine Medley regarding “Unlocking the Power of Purpose and Healing as a Leader, Entrepreneur, Father, Husband, Brother, Son…”. The discussion takes a deep dive into grief, loss, preparation, pivoting and purpose. What if the biggest breakthroughs in your leadership come through grief, therapy, and raw honesty? Antoine Me...

🎙️Carnela “Speaks”: Faith. Leadership. Purpose. This episode is a reminder, “Don’t Leave God Out of Your Business: A Masterclass in Faith & Business Leadership”. Have you ever felt like you had to leave your faith at the door to be taken seriously in the marketplace? For every executive, entrepreneur, and creator trying to define their true leadership purpose, finding a balance can be a struggle....

🎙️Carnela “Speaks” Faith. Leadership. Purpose. Most people don't realize the power of their becoming until life demands they stand tall in their purpose. Karen Coach KG Gilliam joins Carnela Renee to reveal how a season of loss, grief, and spiritual awakening transformed her into a renaissance woman thriving in faith, leadership, and purpose — even at 69. She shares how her journey from childhood...

🎙️Carnela “Speaks” Faith. Leadership. Purpose. What if the very things that nearly broke you became the foundation of your greatest success in business, leadership and to becoming a killer pitch master? In this powerful episode of Carnela Speaks, Carnela sits down with Shark Tank winner Precious L. Williams—seven-time national elevator pitch champion, bestselling author, CEO of Perfect Pitch Group...

🎙️Carnela “Speaks” Faith. Leadership. Purpose. In this powerful and transparent conversation, Rory Paquette shares his journey through anger, near-death experiences, surrender, healing, and ultimately discovering purpose through podcasting and media. The business that was discovered when He gave God his “yes”. Together, Rory and Carnela unpack faith, identity, resilience, leadership, and what it t...

🎙️ Carnela Speaks: Faith. Leadership. Purpose. What if your season of preparation is actually preparing you for greater purpose? In this powerful episode, Carnela Renee Hill sits down with four-time Emmy Award-winning news producer, speaker, and faith-driven leader Miriam Melvin for a candid conversation about trusting God’s timing, surrendering control, and embracing the uncomfortable seasons tha...

🎙️In Season 2, Episode 2 of Carnela Speaks: Faith. Leadership. Purpose., Carnela Renee Hill sits down for a candid and heartfelt conversation with Christine Marie about navigating life’s seasons, discovering inner peace and purpose, and the powerful journey of knowing and being. Together, they unpack the beauty of obedience, the importance of relationship and ALIGNMENT, and how surrendering to God...

🎙️Carnela “Speaks” Faith. Leadership. Purpose. In this episode, discover why working with God, not just for success, can revolutionize your results. If you've ever felt the tension between strategy and spirituality, this episode cuts through the noise to show you how to invite divine guidance into your business and life. Carnela Renee Hill, award-winning entrepreneur and transformational coach, sh...

Carnela “Speaks” Faith. Leadership. Purpose. Carnela provides a solo reflection… “Feeling a "good tired" that fills, not drains? Discover how hitting pause and resting in stillness can unlock your true leadership power and deepen your connection with God.** Most leaders get caught in the cycle of constant motion—busyness, stress, burnout—mistaking activity for progress. But what if the secret to g...

Carnela “Speaks”: Faith. Leadership. Purpose. w/ Debbie Simmons as she unlocks the profound link between pain, purpose, and legacy in this inspiring conversation with Debbie Simmons. From losing her quad boys to building impactful ministries and businesses, Debbie shares how life’s darkest moments can propel you into your true calling—and how faith transforms hardship into hope. Her story is a pow...

🎙 Carnela Speaks: Faith. Leadership. Purpose. Today’s conversation features Dwan Kelsey, a seasoned nurse, healthcare leader, entrepreneur, and author with over 30 years of experience. From WakeMed to correctional nursing, her journey led her to specialize in HIV/oncology and launch one of North Carolina’s first diabetes clinics. In this powerful conversation, Dwan shares a defining moment where s...

Carnela “Speaks”: Faith. Leadership. Purpose… In this episode, host Carnela Renee Hill shares a heartfelt reflection on the importance of wisdom to pause, rest, and realign with purpose amid life's turbulence. She emphasizes the significance of understanding divine seasons in leadership and entrepreneurship, encouraging listeners to honor their own rhythm and season of life. If you are feeling ove...

🎙 Carnela “Speaks”: Faith. Leadership. Purpose. In this episode, Carnela sits down with LaMonique Hamilton, founder of Centre Creative Co., a boutique multimedia firm dedicated to amplifying voices that have historically been muted or ignored. LaMonique is an Emmy-winning producer, award-winning writer, digital media executive, former journalist, and political strategist who has helped shape power...

Carnela “Speaks”: Faith. Leadership. Purpose. In this episode, Carnela sits down with Deji Olajide — former NCAA athlete turned coach, speaker, and sports chaplain — for a powerful conversation on purpose beyond performance. Walking in Purpose — From NCAA Champion to Author, Speaker, Coach & Chaplain w/ Deji Olajide… What does it look like when talent, discipline, and calling align? Deji holds a B...

Carnela “Speaks” | Faith. Leadership. Purpose. Carnela answers two powerful questions: How did this podcast begin? And how does she integrate faith into leadership and business spaces? In this episode, she shares the moment that shifted her perspective — learning that faith is not a setting, it is a stance. She speaks candidly about boldness, balance, and allowing your voice to be heard without sh...

In this powerful episode of Carnela Speaks… Faith. Leadership. Purpose., Carnela sits down with Rev. Kezra Yvette Marshall—faith leader, advocate, entrepreneur, and visionary servant. Founder of The Hidden Jewels Project, Inc., Kezra leads trauma-informed work addressing domestic violence at the intersection of faith, justice, and healing. She also serves as Site Pastor of UBC Saturday Connect Wor...

Carnela Speaks with Dr. Linda Jordan is a compelling conversation at the intersection of voice, leadership, and purpose. Dr. Jordan brings a rare blend of experience as a communications strategist, leadership coach, entrepreneurship, public servant, and mayor. In this episode, she shares how leaders can communicate with clarity, integrity, and courage—especially in moments that demand wisdom, rest...

Carnela Speaks… Faith. Leadership. Purpose. This week’s conversation with Rashaad McNeil, founder of RM Media Productions, carries a powerful reminder for leaders and creatives alike: Sometimes we miss what God is doing because we’re looking for a “big” miracle. The miracle happened—just not the way we expected. In this episode, we talk about faith in the process, creativity as obedience, and lear...

Episode 2: Jimmy Davies — Legacy, Leadership, and the Season of Building In Episode 2 of Carnela Speaks: Faith. Leadership. Purpose., Jimmy Davies, Founder and CEO of Every. Black, joins the conversation to share his personal journey, leadership purpose, and the season he is currently navigating. Jimmy reflects on what it means to build with intention while carrying forward a powerful entrepreneur...

Episode 1: What Season Are You Actually In? | Alignment Over Activity Welcome to the kickoff episode of  Carnela Speaks: Faith. Leadership. Purpose. & Business. In this opening conversation, Carnela Renée Hill invites listeners to pause and reflect on a foundational leadership question:  What season are you actually in? Too often, we stay busy without clarity—moving out of obligation instead of al...

Welcome to the start of something great! Carnela Speaks blends faith, leadership, purpose and entrepreneurship into meaningful conversations and breakthrough moments for faith-based leaders, marketplace CEOs, creatives and more. Hosted by Carnela Renée Hill. New episodes every Tuesday. Carnela Renee Hill, www.carnelareneehill.com.