🎙️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.

🎙️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

🎙️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.

🎙️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

🎙️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.

🎙️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.

🎙️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 Medley, a community builder, storyteller, and advocate for Black men's mental health, reveals how loss and vulnerability are shaping his and our collective purpose. In this eye-opening conversation, Antoine shares how losing his brother sparked a deep journey into healing—and why helping Black men find space to talk might just be the most urgent leadership challenge today.

Antoine brings over 27 years of expertise in technology, storytelling, and community activism, creating platforms like Black Voices Now and Letters to My 13-year-old Self—movements designed to amplify Black voices and foster intergenerational wisdom. He dives into his ongoing mission to build safe spaces for Black men through initiatives like doBetter.safe spaces, emphasizing how mental health, purpose, and faith can unlock the resilience necessary to walk in our calling. His journey from corporate success to purpose-driven leadership and business reveals tangible frameworks for embracing vulnerability, listening without judgment, and living authentically.

You'll discover:

- The transformative power of grief in unearthing purpose

- How mental health challenges can be catalysts for leadership growth

- The importance of safe spaces and authentic storytelling for Black men’s healing

- Practical steps to align your calling with your season and season's purpose

- The role faith plays in navigating setbacks and pivoting with obedience

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next step, this episode offers a blueprint for navigating seasons of transition with courage and conviction. Antoine’s story underscores that true leadership requires walking in authenticity—knowing that your greatest impact begins with your own healing journey. Whether you’re a Black man seeking to heal, a leader craving purpose, or someone yearning to understand how faith fuels resilience, this conversation will inspire you to step into what’s next with confidence and clarity.

This episode isn’t just about personal growth—it's a call to action for leaders, mentors, and faith-driven changemakers to create spaces of healing and hope. As Antoine affirmatively states, "God has given us everything we need to do this work." Now, it’s time to walk in it.

**Connect with Antoine Medley**:

Visit [AntoineMedley.com](https://antoinemedley.com) for resources, speaking engagements, and ways to partner in this movement. Reach out for mentorship, support, or to collaborate—because your purpose is waiting, and the work is just getting started.

Antoine is an an author and host for “theforcedpivot” podcast.

🎙️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. For years, Carnela experienced that exact tension. As an award-winning entrepreneur, designer, and pastor, she loved business—but she knew that executing true faith leadership meant her beliefs couldn’t be separate from the work.

In this week’s powerful solo reflection, Carnela draws from over 25 years of experience across business, ministry, and public leadership. She opens up about her 26-year journey, the pivotal moments that pushed her out of her comfort zone, and how she learned the strategic art of merging business leadership with faith to stop hiding her ultimate source of strength.

“God sees you struggling with how to bring Him into a business setting. You do not have to struggle. You do not have to be afraid. You can walk into any room and use your faith."

✨ What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

🗣️ The "Gift of Gab" Turned Purpose: How God transformed a natural family talent into a strategic tool for marketplace ministry.

🕊️ Beyond the Label: Discovering how to represent the good news of Jesus Christ through wisdom, presence, and encouragement—even when you don't say His name directly.

📍 The Las Vegas Turning Point: The exact moment a divine connection forced Carnela to step out of her comfort zone and into her "new."

🌱 The Power of Real Delivery: Why business storytelling requires space for healing, counseling, and true wholeness.

💼 A Message for Every Leader & Entrepreneur

Whether you are a CEO, nonprofit leader, creator, author, or marketplace minister—this episode is your permission slip to stop compartmentalizing your life. It’s time to stop walking in fear, embrace your call to faith and business leadership, and start putting your faith into action.

Learn how to stop leaving God out of your business. Because remember: it is His business too.

More information and the books : 1) Walking Afraid and 2) Walking Afraid Journal at www.carnelareneehill.com

🎙️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 insecurities and career detours to navigating her husband's illness and passing uncovered divine truths about living authentically. With honesty and humor, Karen takes us through the pivotal moments that made her realize, “Nothing changes until you change your mind,” and why embracing your essence is the key to walking in power and influence.

You'll discover:

- The 'Becoming Series' blueprint for shedding the avatar and living from your spirit

- Practical steps for gaining clarity and direction amid life's shifts

- How to silence the inner critic and embrace your authentic identity

- The power of God’s promises in navigating seasons of transition

- Why your greatest reward is waiting on the other side of perseverance

This episode is perfect for business owners, leaders and women who feel called to pursue their divine purpose but need encouragement to move beyond past limitations. If you've ever questioned whether it's too late or how to step fully into your destiny, Karen’s story will ignite your faith and inspire your next move.

Why does this matter? Because when you align your actions with God's divine plan, your influence becomes unstoppable. Your season of "becoming" is not just a phase — it's the foundation of your lasting legacy.

Gain insight, empowerment, and a fresh fire to step boldly into your purpose. Tune in now — your transformation starts today.

**Guest Credibility:**

Karen Coach KG Gilliam is a transformational coach, author, speaker, and host of the She Shines with Coach podcast. With over 40 years mentoring women, she specializes in helping others embrace authenticity, clarity, and divine alignment as they step into new chapters of life.

Reach Coach “KG” Gilliam at [email protected]

🎙️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, and one of the most sought-after voices in business, entrepreneurship, and personal transformation.

Most people see the accolades—the national championships, six-figure deals, Ivy League classrooms, and national television appearances. What they don’t see is the journey.

Precious opens up about overcoming homelessness, addiction, trauma, heartbreak, and the devastating loss of her fiancé. At a pivotal moment in her life, she surrendered her mind, body, and spirit back to God—and everything changed.

With honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, Precious shares how she transformed rejection into redirection, setbacks into opportunities, and pain into purpose. Her story is a powerful reminder that your past does not disqualify you from your future.

In this episode, we discuss:

• ​How to turn rejection and failure into fuel for success
• ​The role faith played in her personal and professional transformation
• ​Breaking through fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs
• ​Why purpose doesn’t expire with age—it evolves
• ​The mindset shifts that helped her become a seven-figure entrepreneur
• ​Her signature “Rainmaking Formula” and the power of a compelling pitch
• ​What it means to stop shrinking and start owning your voice

Whether you’re navigating a difficult season, rebuilding after loss, launching a business, or seeking the courage to pursue your purpose, this conversation will inspire you to keep moving forward.

Precious’s journey proves that no setback is final when faith, resilience, and purpose lead the way.

🎧 Tune in for a conversation filled with truth, transformation, practical wisdom, and powerful testimony that will challenge you to dream bigger, ask boldly, and never dim your light.

About Precious L. Williams

Precious L. Williams is a Shark Tank winner, seven-time national elevator pitch champion, international speaker, bestselling author, and CEO of Perfect Pitch Group. Known as the “Killer Pitch Master,” she has helped entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and organizations around the world communicate with confidence, secure opportunities, and create lasting impact through the power of storytelling and strategic pitching. Www.perfectpitchgroup.com