The Ink Spill

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 how Toastmasters has been a helpful tool for them. With your host, Penda L. James facilitating the conversation, think about when it is the right time to speak.

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 are sure to inspire you.

In the end, Pops sings one of his favorite songs, too.

You can learn more about InSCRIBEd Inspiration here: www.inscribedinspiration.com

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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.

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#Friendship

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Grace Armstrong is a living testimony of grace. As a 3-time breast cancer survivor, and an ovarian cancer survivor, she has a lot to sing, worship and testify about.

Join us as we discuss Grace's journey of healing and restoration. She is not an author yet, but as she prepares to write, she gives tips to spill the ink.

In this episode of The Ink Spill you will hear from author, Treisha Parker-Combo. She shares her sunshine with us and talks about the importance of spilling shame.

You will learn about her upbringing in a small town in NC, her resurrection story, and so much more.

You can find out more about her here: www.opendoorpublishing.net

In this episode, we honor Charles Benning, Sr. who was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. As he reminisces about his early days in the fraternity, he uncovers lessons that he learned about himself, his brothers, and his life.

Tip to Spill the Ink: "You don't have to do this yourself."