Carnela “Speaks”: Faith Leadership Purpose

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Carnela Speaks… Faith. Leadership. Purpose. is a podcast for leaders carrying responsibility and calling in real time. Hosted by Carnela Renée Hill—faith leader, crisis and transformation strategist, educator, life coach, and creative entrepreneur—each episode explores faith in action, leadership under pressure, and discernment in complex spaces. Whether you lead in the pulpit, the boardroom, the classroom, or the community, this podcast invites you to pause, process, and pivot—so you can lead with clarity, wisdom, and purpose. Lead with faith. Lead with wisdom. Lead on purpose.

  1. 3 days ago

    S3 EP6: Stop Rushing the Process: Your Calling Requires Capacity | Mia Frankl

    🎙️ S3 EP6: Carnela “Speaks” with Mia Frankl , What if the season you’re calling a “delay” or that you are rushing is actually building your capacity for what’s next? In S3 EP6 of Carnela Speaks: Faith. Leadership. Purpose., Carnela Renée Hill sits down with Mia Frankl, founder of Powerful Inc. and host of Startup Stories, for an honest conversation about faith, entrepreneurship, leadership, and sustainable growth. What happens when you know you’re called to build—but the process isn’t moving as quickly as you expected? Carnela and Mia explore the tension between moving forward and knowing when not to rush, what the beginning stages of building something meaningful can teach you, and why becoming may be just as important as arriving. Mia shares pieces of her own journey—the starts, the lessons, and the moments that challenged how she thought about growth and purpose. If you’re building, launching, pivoting, or simply wondering what God is doing in this season, this conversation may help you see the process differently. Maybe you’re not behind. Maybe something is being built in you, too. Listen now and follow Carnela Speaks: Faith. Leadership. Purpose. so you don’t miss what’s next. Contact Mia at www.powerherfullinc.com.

  2. 3 Sept

    S3 EP5: The Stretch Before the Growth: When What Used to Fit No Longer Does

    🎙️Carnela Speaks: Faith. Leadership. Purpose. Growth will stretch you before it expands you—and leadership will expose whether you’re willing to grow with the assignment. In this solo episode of Carnela Speaks: Faith. Leadership. Purpose., Carnela Renée Hill explores the uncomfortable space between where you’ve been and where God is calling you next. In business and leadership, greater influence, responsibility, and opportunity often require more than a new strategy. They require a different level of you. What worked before may not be enough for where you’re going—and some people, places, habits, and mindsets may no longer fit. So how do you discern what God is developing and what you’ve outgrown? If you’re building, leading, or navigating transition, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Press play before you run from the stretch. What feels uncomfortable may be preparing you to lead and steward what comes next. Pause. Process. Pivot.™ To learn more about Carnela Renee Hill or to invite her to speak, visit www.carnelareneehill.com. For coaching, spiritual direction, and counseling, visit C3 Impact Strategies⁠.

  3. 26 Aug

    S3 EP4: When the Reset Reveals Your Purpose | Krystal Bracy

    🎙️S3 EP2: Carnela “Speaks”: Faith. Leadership. Purpose, with Krystal Bracy, Nonprofit Global Leader, Entrepreneur, Missionary, and Minister… What if the disruption you didn’t choose is actually preparing you for your next assignment? Krystal Bracy shares how a layoff became the beginning of a season of stretching, surrender, and unexpected purpose. From unemployment and ordination to global ministry and leadership across nations, her story reveals what can happen when you stop trying to control the timing and keep saying yes to God. In this conversation with Carnela Renée Hill, Krystal shares: ​How to navigate transition without losing your identity​Why “preparation through growth” may describe your current season​What it means to release control and trust God’s timing​How this nonprofit leader has shifted the narrative for women in the pulpit​Why ministry must be about people before platforms​The difference between chasing significance and choosing obedience Krystal also shares the inspiration behind her upcoming children’s book, Krystal Around the World, encouraging young readers—especially children of color—to dream bigger and see beyond the world they know. If you’re navigating a career shift, ministry stretch, unexpected pause, or wondering what God is doing next, this episode is for you. Sometimes the pause is preparation. The process is necessary. And the pivot may be leading you directly into purpose. Pause. Process. Pivot.™ To learn more about Krystal Bracy, check her out on all social media channels.

  4. 19 Aug

    S3 EP3: 23 Rejections Later: When Failure, Forgiveness & Faith Redirect Your Purpose | Tara LaFon G.

    🎙️Carnela “Speaks”: Faith. Leadership. Purpose., Carnela sit with Tara LaFon Gooch to address… How many times can you hear “no” before you start questioning what you thought God told you to do? For Tara LaFon Gooch, there were 23 rejections. But the rejections weren’t the whole story. In this episode of Carnela Speaks: Faith. Leadership. Purpose., Carnela Renée Hill and Tara have an honest conversation about what happens when failure, forgiveness, faith, and purpose collide—and moving forward requires you to confront something you thought you had already left behind. There’s a book that had to be rewritten. A letter that had to be written. A story that was difficult to revisit. And a moment when Tara heard: “Just get up, daughter. I got you. Just get up.” What happened next—and what she discovered along the way—is a conversation for the entrepreneur facing another “no,” the leader navigating an unexpected transition, the creator questioning whether to keep going, and anyone trying to understand what God may be doing in a difficult season. What if the rejection isn’t the end of your story? 🎙️ 23 Rejections Later: When Failure, Forgiveness & Faith Redirect Your Purpose Listen to this conversation and decide for yourself: Was it rejection—or was it redirection? Learn more about Tara at www.taralafongooch.com

  5. 11 Aug

    S3 EP2: When the Strong One Gets Tired: A Leadership Wake-Up Call

    🎙️On Carnela “Speaks”: Faith. Leadership. Purpose, Carnela shares a solo reflection on “What happens when the strong one gets tired?” In this episode of Carnela “Speaks”: Faith. Leadership. Purpose., Carnela Renée Hill speaks directly to the leaders, entrepreneurs, pastors, creators, executives, parents, caregivers, and high-capacity people who are accustomed to being the one everyone depends on. Through an honest conversation about capacity, boundaries, delegation, and sustainability, Carnela explores the hidden cost of always being dependable. Because competence can become expectation, visibility is not the same as availability, and leadership isn’t simply about doing more—it’s about building a life and leadership you can sustain. Grounded in faith and Jesus’ example of intentional leadership, this episode challenges you to examine what you’re carrying, what you can release, and what needs to change for the long term. If you’re always the one who figures it out, fixes it, leads it, or carries it—this conversation is for you. Because being strong should never mean carrying everything alone. Pause. Process. Pivot.™ To learn more about Carnela, visit CarnelaRenéeHill.com⁠. For coaching, spiritual direction, and counseling, visit C3 Impact Strategies⁠.

  6. 4 Aug

    S3 EP1: Am I Waiting on God—or Is God Waiting on Me? | The Danger of Hesitation & Perfectionism

    🎙️On Carnela “Speaks”: Faith. Leadership. Purpose. Season 2 Episode 1 kickoffs a discussion most people prefer not to share. Carnela reflects on the cost of delays and perfectionism. The dangers associated with delays, procrastination, and not walking in purpose. Carnela reminds you that your delays are not setbacks—they’re part of the divine process to your purpose.** In this season three episode of *Carnela Speaks Faith, Leadership, Purpose*, Carnela Renee Hill explores how to distinguish between divine timing and hesitation, helping you turn frustration into faith-driven action. If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect” moment or feeling stuck in procrastination, this episode is your reminder to move forward with confidence. Carnela shares her personal journey of overcoming perfectionism and fear, emphasizing that obedience—taking the next faithful step—is the key to breakthrough. With practical insight and biblical wisdom, she breaks down how to recognize God’s voice, understand seasons of slowdown, and keep moving even when everything isn’t perfectly in place. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How to tell whether your delay is driven by God’s direction or your own hesitation - Why perfectionism and procrastination often pull us away from purpose - The power of taking just one faithful step today - Why obedience begins where excuses end - How your “yes” may answer someone else’s prayer This conversation is for executives, entrepreneurs, leaders, ministry workers, caregivers, and anyone feeling called to move but held back by fear or doubt. There are times when you must immediately Pause. Process. Pivot. Because business leadership with faith and faith in action, can successful alter your success in a favorable way, if you’re ready to stop waiting for perfect and start walking in purpose, this episode will challenge and encourage you to say yes to what’s next. Follow Carnela Renee Hill at www.carnelareneehill.com

  7. 15 Jul

    S2 EP10: I Had to Forgive Myself | Faith Leadership, Purpose & the Power of the Pause

    🎙️On Carnela “Speaks”: Faith. Leadership. Purpose. Season 2 Finale, Carnela shares what happens with the entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, pastor and more, chooses to Forgive herself. What if the hardest person to forgive… is yourself? As we close out Season 2 of Carnela Speaks: Faith. Leadership. Purpose., I’m sharing a personal reflection on faith and business leadership, unexpected pauses, and what happens when God invites us to pause. Whether you’re navigating faith and business leadership, serving in ministry, or simply discerning your next step, this conversation is an invitation to pause long enough to recognize what God may be saying in this season of your life. Join me for a conversation about faith leadership, leadership purpose, and discovering why Pause. Process. Pivot. is more than a phrase—it’s a way of faithfully navigating life’s unexpected seasons. Thank you for being part of this journey. I can’t wait to welcome you back for Season 3. Faith informs leadership. Purpose fuels action. Pause. Process. Pivot. Visit www.carnelareneehill.com to order books or request Carnela to speak.

  8. 7 Jul

    SP2 EP9: The Unexpected Truth About How Trauma & Love Shape Your Leadership Journey | Ayawna Dunston

    🎙️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 purpose in the middle of life’s challenges. If you’ve been wondering whether you’re really in the right season, this conversation will encourage you to slow down, reset, and trust that growth is still happening even when it’s not visible yet. Ayawna also shares how faith, self-awareness, and healing can help you step into your calling with more confidence and peace. This episode is for anyone who needs a reminder that purpose doesn’t always come from pushing harder — sometimes it begins with pausing, listening, and letting God lead. If you’re tired of feeling lost in the noise, this conversation will encourage you to keep going when the road gets tough. Ayawna’s story reminds us that even in the messiness of life, God’s plan is unfolding — and your breakthrough may be closer than you think. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a faith-driven leader, or simply seeking clarity, this episode will help you stop rushing, start resting, and embrace the season of growth in front of you. Contact Ayawna on social media at Love The Language LLC.

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Carnela Speaks… Faith. Leadership. Purpose. is a podcast for leaders carrying responsibility and calling in real time. Hosted by Carnela Renée Hill—faith leader, crisis and transformation strategist, educator, life coach, and creative entrepreneur—each episode explores faith in action, leadership under pressure, and discernment in complex spaces. Whether you lead in the pulpit, the boardroom, the classroom, or the community, this podcast invites you to pause, process, and pivot—so you can lead with clarity, wisdom, and purpose. Lead with faith. Lead with wisdom. Lead on purpose.

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