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Welcome to The Journaling Experience Podcast with Camelle ilona. A space for meaningful conversations, powerful questions and the kind of reflection that can change how you live. We explore life, faith, relationships, healing, purpose, business, books, grief, identity and legacy. This is for thoughtful, driven people who want to achieve, grow and make an impact without losing themselves in the process. Bring your journal. Pause. Write. Pay attention. Let your journal become evidence of your growth. THINK. FEEL. PROCESS. FLOW. Live the legacy. Don't just leave it.

  1. 4d ago

    The Cost of Not Starting: Who's Missing Out Because You're Hiding?

    💛 First things first, please click FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to the show! I'd love for you to listen, leave a comment and share this episode with someone who needs a little encouragement to get started. WHAT'S STOPPING YOU? What's stopping you from writing that book, starting that business, pursuing that dream or stepping into the opportunity you've been thinking about? I was recently having a coaching session where I kept talking about all the wonderful things I wanted to do. And my coach kept asking me the same question: "What's stopping you?" It challenged me. So now I'm bringing that question to YOU! Sometimes the obstacle isn't a lack of ability, opportunity or ideas. Sometimes it's fear. Fear of failure, fear of success, fear of judgement, or procrastination dressed up in preparation clothes! In this episode, we're exploring the things that keep us from moving forward, why we hide what we've been given, and how to start confronting what's standing in our way. 💛 IN THIS CONVERSATION: • When preparation starts becoming procrastination.• Why we can be afraid of success as well as failure.• The fear of judgement and allowing other people's opinions to hold us back.• The servant who buried his talent because he was afraid (Matthew 25:25).• Adam hiding from God and what fear can cause us to conceal.• Discovering the deeper WHY behind your dreams.• The cost of not starting, not only to you but to the people who could benefit from what you carry.• Releasing the lies we've believed by confronting them with truth.• Taking one courageous, practical step in the next seven days. I'M A DREAM STIRRER! I love helping people give their dreams a voice. Sometimes those dreams come from joy and excitement. Sometimes they're born out of pain and a desire to help someone else. I believe there are sleeping giants inside people, and I love helping to stir them into action! Because the question isn't only what you're missing out on by not starting. Who else is missing out because you haven't started? 📓 JOURNAL WITH ME Here are the five journaling prompts from this episode: What have I been calling preparation that might actually be procrastination? What have I buried, hidden or stopped using because I was afraid? What am I really afraid will happen if I step out and allow myself to be seen? What has not starting already cost me? What has it cost the people who need what I have? And what could it cost if nothing changes? What is one courageous, practical step I can take in the next seven days, and when will I take it? Take your time with these questions. Be honest with yourself. And remember, sometimes the way to release the lies we've been believing is to confront them with the truth. You don't need to have everything figured out. Just take the next step. 🎁 OFFICIAL PODCAST LAUNCH GIVEAWAY! To celebrate the launch, I'm giving away ONE free 90-minute FLOWS Strategy Session worth £750! We'll explore where you are, what's been holding you back and where you want to go, helping you gain clarity and create a practical 90-day plan. HOW TO ENTER: FOLLOW The Journaling Experience Podcast. LISTEN to an episode. DM me a screenshot showing you've followed the show and tell me which episode you listened to. 🎉 Winner randomly selected on 4 November 2026. 📚 BOOKS, JOURNALS & RESOURCEShttps://stan.store/camelleilona 💛 COACHING, BOOK WRITING & PUBLISHINGhttps://camelleilona.com 🎓 JOIN THE JOURNALING EXPERIENCE ACADEMYhttps://www.skool.com/journaling-experience-academy-7092/about 🎙️ NEW LIVE RECORDINGSMondays at 9pm UK time. THINK. FEEL. PROCESS. FLOW. Grab your journal. Give your thoughts somewhere to land. #TheJournalingExperience #WhatsStoppingYou #OvercomingFear #Journaling #Camelleilona

  2. Oct 27

    Are You in the Uncomfortable In-Between Season? | The Journaling Experience

    🎙️ THE JOURNALING EXPERIENCE PODCAST with Camelle ilona 💛 First things first - please click FOLLOW! I'd love for you to listen, leave a comment and share this episode with someone who's navigating a season of change. Have you ever felt like you're no longer where you were, but you're not quite where you're going either? You're in that uncomfortable in-between. The familiar season has ended, things that once flowed easily suddenly feel difficult, and you sense that something is shifting. But the next chapter hasn't quite begun. In this episode, we're talking about change, transition and transformation — and what happens when God is calling you forward, but you're still waiting to see what's next. What do you do when the grace seems to have lifted from your previous season? How do you let go of something familiar when you don't know how long you'll be waiting for what's next? And how do you keep believing when doubt, fear and uncertainty start speaking louder than faith? We'll explore: 💛 Recognising when a season is coming to an end.💛 Understanding the difference between change, transition and transformation.💛 Trusting God when you're waiting with empty hands.💛 Confronting fear, doubt and criticism with truth.💛 Rebranding, rebuilding and rediscovering who you're becoming.💛 Choosing patience and peace over anxiety during seasons of waiting. I also share a reading from my book Woman in Waiting: The Seven Stages of Waiting, where we explore a question I love: Who's sitting with you while you wait? Is it anxiety, worry, fear and doubt? Or have you invited patience, wisdom, knowledge and understanding to the table? 📓 JOURNAL WITH ME Here are four questions from the episode to help you think, feel and process your own season of change: How does it feel when I start to acknowledge my loss? What lies beneath the anger? What would happen if I allowed myself to fully believe in my potential? How can I maintain my authenticity in the face of criticism? Give yourself permission to pause. You don't need to have everything figured out today. Sometimes the clarity you're searching for begins when you slow down, pick up your pen and give your thoughts somewhere to land. 🎁 OFFICIAL PODCAST LAUNCH GIVEAWAY! To celebrate the launch of The Journaling Experience Podcast, I'm giving ONE listener a FREE 90-minute FLOWS Strategy Session worth £750! These deep-dive sessions have been incredibly valuable to the people I've worked with. We'll explore where you are, what you're navigating and where you want to go, helping you gain clarity and create a practical 90-day plan. HOW TO ENTER: FOLLOW The Journaling Experience Podcast on Spotify. LISTEN to an episode. DM me a screenshot showing you've followed the show, and tell me which episode you listened to. 🎉 One winner will be randomly selected on 4 November 2026. 📚 BOOKS MENTIONED • Healing Through the Storm: A Guided Journaling Experience Through Grief and Loss• Navigating a New Chapter — 100 Journaling Prompts• Rebrand, Rebuild, Refine — 100 Journaling Prompts• Finding Divine Flow• Woman in Waiting: The Seven Stages of Waiting Explore my books on Amazon:https://amzn.eu/d/0aXoO6hD 📓 JOURNALS & RESOURCEShttps://stan.store/camelleilona 💛 COACHING, BOOK WRITING & PUBLISHINGhttps://camelleilona.com 🎓 JOIN THE JOURNALING EXPERIENCE ACADEMYhttps://www.skool.com/journaling-experience-academy-7092/about 🎙️ NEW LIVE RECORDINGSMondays at 9pm UK time. THINK. FEEL. PROCESS. FLOW. Grab your journal. Give your thoughts somewhere to land. #TheJournalingExperience #NavigatingChange #Journaling #FaithAndGrowth #PersonalTransformation

  3. Oct 21

    Your Words Create Worlds | The Power of Your Tongue, Faith & Journaling

    Your words create worlds. But what kind of world are you building with yours? In this solo episode of The Journaling Experience Podcast, Camelle ilona explores the power of our words, the responsibility of our tongues, and the connection between faith, journaling and the things we speak over our lives. We serve a God who spoke creation into existence. As people made in His image, what can we learn from the way He creates, speaks, names and establishes things? Drawing on biblical principles and personal reflections, Camelle explores: The creative and destructive tongue: How our words can build, encourage, wound or tear down. The abundance of the heart: Why we need to pay attention to what we're thinking and feeling before it comes out of our mouths. Writing the vision: Why putting our thoughts on paper brings clarity and helps us become more intentional about what we say and do. Speaking with intention: The difference between continually repeating our problems and expressing our hopes, prayers and plans. Think • Feel • Process • Flow: How journaling can help us move from scattered thoughts towards clarity and purposeful action. Camelle also shares a personal House of ilona experience that illustrates the connection between writing down a vision, speaking about it and taking action. Grab your journal and reflect: What have I been repeatedly saying about myself, my circumstances or my future? Are my words building the life I want to live, or reinforcing what I want to change? What vision do I need to write down, pray over and begin acting upon? Your words matter. Use them with care, faith and intention. Think. Feel. Process. Flow. Explore more with Camelle: The Journaling Experience Academy: https://www.skool.com/journaling-experience-academy-7092/about Website, books and coaching: https://www.camelleilona.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@camelleilona #TheJournalingExperience #Camelleilona #PowerOfWords #ChristianJournaling #FaithAndJournaling

  4. Oct 16

    Purpose, Power & Prosperity Now | Nicole D. Roberts on Single Motherhood, Faith & Writing 25 Books

    Can you be tired, broke, healing and still chosen for a life of purpose and power? In this episode of The Journaling Room, I'm joined by Nicole D. Roberts, author, speaker and transformation teacher, for an inspiring conversation about single motherhood, faith, resilience, discovering your purpose and turning your story into a legacy. Nicole has written more than 25 books in 12 years, but her writing journey began much earlier, at just eight years old, when she started capturing dreams, visions and ideas on pieces of paper. We talk about her latest book, Purpose, Power and Prosperity Now: A Single Mother's Guide to Living Fully, Building Wealth and Transforming Your Community Without Burnout in 90 Days, and the experiences that inspired it. Following the breakdown of her marriage, Nicole found herself raising two sons with special educational needs while navigating uncertainty, self-doubt and the pressure of rebuilding her life. Rather than allowing those circumstances to define her future, she began asking what she could learn, what she already had in her hands and how she could create a meaningful legacy for her children. IN THIS CONVERSATION • How Nicole began writing at eight years old• Her journey from childhood trauma and bullying to becoming a published author• Raising two sons as a single mother and redefining what success looks like• Finding purpose in painful experiences without allowing them to define you• Why prosperity is also about stewardship, service and legacy• The importance of listening to your children and modelling resilience• Using journaling to identify your gifts, resources and next steps• Turning everyday experiences into books that can encourage others• Nicole's upcoming children's book, The VIP Who Came to My School• Why you don't need to wait for perfect circumstances to start writing We also talk about the biblical story of the widow and her oil, and the importance of recognising what God has already placed in your hands. ABOUT NICOLE'S BOOK 📖 Purpose, Power and Prosperity Now by Nicole D. Roberts A faith-centred guide for single mothers who want to rediscover their identity, build resilience, develop financial confidence and create positive change for their families and communities. YOUR JOURNALING PROMPTS What do I already have in my hands that I've been overlooking? What have my most difficult experiences taught me about my strengths? What lessons do I want to pass on to my children or the next generation? What story have I been carrying that might encourage somebody else? Nicole reminds us that a year of daily journaling could give you 365 entries filled with experiences, lessons, reflections and ideas. And sometimes those pages become the foundation of a book. I had the pleasure of working with Nicole on the publishing of Purpose, Power and Prosperity Now, alongside editor Lily. It's always special to see an author's message move from manuscript to published book. JOIN THE JOURNALING EXPERIENCE ACADEMY https://www.skool.com/journaling-experience-academy-7092/about CONNECT WITH CAMELLE ILONA https://www.camelleilona.com Think. Feel. Process. Flow. Journal. Publish. Leave a Legacy. #NicoleDRoberts #PurposePowerProsperity #SingleMotherhood #ChristianWomen #FaithAndPurpose #SelfPublishing #Journaling #CamelleIlona

  5. Oct 15

    Monthly Reset Journaling | Reflect, Refocus & Plan Your Next Chapter with Camelle ilona

    Feeling overwhelmed, out of routine or ready for a fresh start? Sometimes all you need is a little time with your journal to reflect, refocus and reset. In this solo episode of The Journaling Room, I'm taking you through my monthly reset process — the same reflection and planning practice I use to review my progress, recognise my wins and move into a new month with greater clarity and intention. We're using September as our starting point, but you can follow this process at the beginning of any month. I believe there's power in slowing down long enough to recognise what you've already accomplished before rushing into the next thing. And there's even more power in writing it down! IN THIS EPISODE • How to review the previous month and celebrate your wins• Reflecting on challenges within and outside your control• Recognising patterns and deciding what to stop doing• Choosing a theme and setting intentional goals for the month ahead• Identifying what to start, stop and continue• Creating daily declarations, checklists and a self-care plan• Using journaling to process conflict and document meaningful memories• Connecting your goals to your values and bigger purpose• Why quarterly planning has been such a powerful practice in my life• How journaling helps turn overwhelming thoughts into clear next steps I also share some prompts from my journaling books and explain how I use my Living in the Flow Planner to plan in 12-week cycles. LET'S JOURNAL TOGETHER Grab your journal and work through these questions: LOOK BACK What were my biggest wins last month? What challenges did I face, and what did they teach me? What do I need to stop doing? LOOK FORWARD What is my theme for this new month? What are my three most important goals? What do I need to start doing — and what should I continue? What is my plan for self-care, self-love and self-worth? GO DEEPER What is the bigger purpose behind the changes I'm making, and how does it align with my values? You don't need a perfect plan. You need somewhere to begin, the willingness to reflect and the intention to keep moving forward. BOOKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED • 100 Journaling Tips — including prompts for processing conflict and documenting memories https://stan.store/Camelleilona/p/100-journaling-tips • The New Chapter Journal — reflecting on change, transformation and your values https://stan.store/Camelleilona/p/the-new-chapter-journal• Living in the Flow Planner — monthly reflection and quarterly planning• The 12 Week Year — the planning approach that inspired my quarterly goal-setting practice JOIN THE JOURNALING EXPERIENCE ACADEMY Come and journal, reflect and plan with our community:https://www.skool.com/journaling-experience-academy-7092/about CONNECT WITH CAMELLE ILONA https://www.camelleilona.com Think. Feel. Process. Flow. Journal. Publish. Leave a Legacy. #MonthlyReset #JournalingPrompts #MonthlyPlanning #SelfReflection #GoalSetting #SeptemberReset #CamelleIlona

  6. Oct 15

    From Brokenness to Hope | Samantha Roach on Trauma, Healing, Faith & Finding Purpose

    Can you really move from brokenness to hope? What happens when the very experiences that nearly destroyed you become the foundation of your purpose? In this episode of The Journaling Room, I welcome my dear friend Samantha Roach, author of From Brokenness to Hope, trauma recovery counsellor and minister. Samantha and I first connected through fashion. We were both designers, building our businesses, and little did we know how much our journeys would change. Today, Samantha is helping individuals and couples navigate trauma, emotional pain and recovery. But before she could help others find hope, she had to walk through her own journey of healing. In this deeply personal conversation, Samantha shares how childhood trauma, rejection, addiction and a period of profound despair shaped her life — and how her faith, the support of others and her healing journey helped her find a new beginning. We also explore what it took to write and publish her story, including overcoming the fear of people's opinions, releasing shame and finding the courage to be vulnerable. IN THIS CONVERSATION • Samantha's journey from bridal fashion designer to trauma recovery counsellor• How childhood trauma and rejection affected her sense of identity• The role of faith, community and compassionate support in her recovery• Why sharing your story can be both frightening and liberating• How she overcame shame and fear to write From Brokenness to Hope• The writing retreats in Trinidad and Tobago and Kansas that helped her finish her manuscript• How one person's kindness can change the direction of someone's life• What hope means when you've experienced deep emotional pain• Why healing is an ongoing journey, not a destination• The legacy of hope and transformation Samantha wants to leave One of the moments that stayed with me was Samantha's answer when I asked what hope means to her: “You can breathe again.” Sometimes that's where hope begins. ABOUT THE BOOK 📖 From Brokenness to Hope by Samantha Roach A personal testimony of trauma, faith, healing and transformation. Samantha shares her journey through brokenness and the four themes that shape her story: the silencing of wounds, the turning, the rising and transformation. Get Samantha's book on Amazon:https://amzn.eu/d/0eVHxHMe CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA Beauty for Ashes Counsellinghttps://www.bfacounseling.com YOUR JOURNALING PROMPTS What experiences from my past am I still allowing to define who I am today? Who has been a source of hope or encouragement during a difficult season? What might become possible if I gave myself permission to grow beyond my past? Your story matters. And sometimes the very thing you've been afraid to write about is the thing that could encourage somebody else. JOIN THE JOURNALING EXPERIENCE ACADEMYhttps://www.skool.com/journaling-experience-academy-7092/about CONNECT WITH CAMELLE ILONAhttps://www.camelleilona.com Journal. Publish. Leave a Legacy. This episode includes discussion of childhood trauma, addiction and suicidal experiences. Please take care while listening. If you're struggling or feel unsafe, reach out to a qualified professional or an appropriate crisis service. #FromBrokennessToHope #SamanthaRoach #TraumaRecovery #ChristianTestimony #HealingJourney #Journaling #CamelleIlona

  7. Oct 15

    Marriage Journal with Natisha Williams | 33 Years of Marriage, Faith, Forgiveness & Lasting Love

    What does it really take to build a lasting marriage? And how can journaling help couples communicate, forgive and grow together? In this episode of The Journaling Room, I welcome my dear friend Natisha Williams, author of Marriage Journal: Grace to Cleave; Holding onto Love, for a wonderfully honest, faith-filled and often hilarious conversation about marriage, journaling and becoming a published author. After 33 years of marriage, Natisha has plenty of real-life wisdom to share. But what I love most is that she doesn't pretend to have everything figured out. She's still learning, still growing and still discovering what it means to love intentionally. We also talk about how she began writing one sentence at a time, and how those private reflections eventually became her first published journal — a book I had the privilege of helping her bring into the world. IN THIS CONVERSATION • Why Natisha sees marriage as a covenant rather than a contract• What 33 years of marriage have taught her about love and commitment• Why dating your spouse still matters after decades together• The importance of communication, listening and understanding each other's differences• Why forgiveness is essential — and what to do when you're struggling to forgive• How journaling helps you process emotions before difficult conversations• Building a marriage through prayer, Scripture and intentional reflection• Why vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness• How Natisha overcame self-doubt to publish her first book• The legacy of love, honesty and intentionality she hopes to leave ABOUT THE BOOK 📖 Marriage Journal: Grace to Cleave; Holding onto Love by Natisha Williams With weekly Scriptures, reflections and space to journal, Natisha's book is designed to help couples strengthen their relationship through 12 areas of marriage, including love, trust, forgiveness, commitment and communication. It also includes opportunities to plan date nights and reflect on your time together. A thoughtful gift for newlyweds, married couples and anyone wanting to approach marriage more intentionally. Get Natisha's book on Amazon:https://amzn.eu/d/035PzyGi YOUR JOURNALING PROMPTS What am I learning about myself through my closest relationships? Is there something I need to communicate more thoughtfully rather than react to immediately? What can I do this week to show love more intentionally? One of my favourite messages from Natisha is that you don't have to be an expert to share something valuable. Your everyday experiences, your lessons and your journey matter. And sometimes a book begins with just one sentence in your journal. JOIN THE JOURNALING EXPERIENCE ACADEMYhttps://www.skool.com/journaling-experience-academy-7092/about CONNECT WITH CAMELLE ILONAhttps://www.camelleilona.com Journal. Publish. Leave a Legacy. #MarriageJournal #NatishaWilliams #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #FaithAndMarriage #Journaling #CamelleIlona

  8. Oct 15

    Black Christian and Single | Marcia Dixon MBE on Faith, Relationships & the Power of Your Story

    What does it really mean to be Black, Christian and single - especially when the church has so much to say about marriage? In this episode of The Journaling Room LIVE, Camelle ilona welcomes Marcia Dixon MBE, journalist, publisher, author and editor of Keep The Faith magazine, for a candid conversation about faith, singleness, relationships, storytelling and legacy. Marcia is the editor of Black Christian and Single: A Collection of Essays About Singleness in Britain's Black Pentecostal Church, featuring different perspectives on single life from men and women across generations. Together, we explore the expectations placed on single Christians, the experiences of people who feel overlooked by the church, and why there is no single story about singleness. IN THIS CONVERSATION: Being Black, Christian and single in today's church. The pressure to marry, and the freedom to enjoy single life. Why some Christians feel let down by church teaching on relationships. Bringing together different voices through an anthology. The power of words, journalism and telling your story. How a feature in The Voice helped take Camelle's House of ilona brand into international media. How sharing one woman's experience helped inspire the Black Church Domestic Abuse Forum. The importance of preserving Black British Christian stories for future generations. Why Marcia is embracing life, purpose and maturity in her 60s. ABOUT THE BOOK 📖 Black Christian and Single - edited by Marcia Dixon, with a foreword by Dr Carol Tomlin. Get your copy on Amazon:https://amzn.eu/d/04Nap6Gi ABOUT MARCIA DIXON MBE Marcia Dixon MBE is a longstanding voice in British Christian media. A former columnist at The Voice, she is the publisher and editor of Keep The Faith magazine and has spent decades documenting the people, stories and contributions of Britain's Black Christian community. She is also involved in the Black Church Domestic Abuse Forum, which works to improve churches' understanding and responses to domestic abuse. YOUR JOURNALING PROMPT What part of my story have I been keeping to myself that could encourage, educate or empower someone else? CONNECT WITH CAMELLE ILONA 🌐 https://www.camelleilona.com 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@camelleilona ✍🏾 Join The Journaling Experience Academy:https://www.skool.com/journaling-experience-academy-7092/about Originally broadcast as part of The Journaling Room LIVE, now preserved in our interview archive. REAL STORIES. REAL IMPACT. REAL CONVERSATIONS. #MarciaDixonMBE #BlackChristianAndSingle #ChristianSingleness #BlackBritishChurch #KeepTheFaith #TheJournalingRoom #CamelleIlona

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Welcome to The Journaling Experience Podcast with Camelle ilona. A space for meaningful conversations, powerful questions and the kind of reflection that can change how you live. We explore life, faith, relationships, healing, purpose, business, books, grief, identity and legacy. This is for thoughtful, driven people who want to achieve, grow and make an impact without losing themselves in the process. Bring your journal. Pause. Write. Pay attention. Let your journal become evidence of your growth. THINK. FEEL. PROCESS. FLOW. Live the legacy. Don't just leave it.

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