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The Ink SpillSpill Fierce LimitlessnessIn this episode of The Ink Spill, we talk with Dr. Marvis Henderson-Daye, your Chief Fun Officer and stress management strategist. Her company offers health and wellness activities to help you become healthier by decreasing stress. She found line dancing after a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and uses this fun form of low-impact exercise to sustain her health. Dr. Marvis is an author and a non-profit founder. This conversation is rich with tips and tools to not only help you spill the ink, but to help you live a fierce and limitless life.2025-03-1222 min
The Ink SpillBONUS - Spill the Mustard SeedsThis is a bonus episode for Spill the "Mustard Seeds" with Lady Felicia, Da Faith Pusher.2025-03-0409 min
The Ink SpillSpill The Mustard SeedsIn this episode we talk with Da Faith Pusher, Andrea F. Dotson. As soon as the episode started, I put myself in the hotseat for some coaching. We didn't even get to talk about the fact that she is a native of Chicago and currently resides in Austin, TX.Her passion in the Kingdom of God and life is to see people healed, whole, and free! She is an educator, a prayer warrior, and a teacher who helps women find their authentic self and love her with Coaching, and Mentorship as well as Christian Counseling....2025-03-0414 min
The Ink SpillSpill The Self-LoveIn this episode, host Penda L. James speaks with Stephanie Baker-Jones. She is an author and wellness coach. With a long career in the medical field and as a veteran, she is always looking for an opportunity to teach. When asked what inspires her, she answered, "Just being a representative for God." From faith, to love and grief to wellness, Ms. Stephanie shared many tools to help you spill the ink. Self-love is indeed the best love.Connect with Penda:PendaLJames.comInstagram - www...2025-02-2816 min
The Ink SpillSpill The Melody of MarriageIn this episode we celebrate love and marriage. Our guest, Cynthia D. Jones is the author of The Melody of Marriage. She shares insight for married couples to help them grow in Christ through connection, commitment, and communication. She shares about her marriage of nearly 48 years and how music has been important to their union.If you believe in the power of love, get your pen and a pad of paper to take some notes. Ms. Cynthia offers to tools to help you spill the ink. You can find her at walkinginvictoryministries.com2025-02-1423 min
The Ink SpillSpill And Become Truly GroundedIn this episode, we chat with Evelyn Holt-Fuller, the author of Truly Grounded: Insight For The Seasons of Life. She shares about her writing journey, how she knew that God was calling her to write her book, and some of her challenges.In the middle of our conversation, the conversation shifted into heart matters and we talked about how our past hurts as a business owner and as a client created a communication barrier. Get your pen and a pad of paper and get ready to spill the ink....2025-02-1022 min
The Ink SpillSpill Season ThreeSeason Three is here.In this solo episode, I talk about lessons I learned in 2024. Check out the new intro by my brother, JimmyMackin.You can follow me on IG: @PenscribedLinkedIn: Penda L. JamesWebsite: PendaLJames.com2025-02-1009 min
The Ink SpillSpill With RefinementIn this episode, you will hear from Erica Estella, author of Not Broken Just Refined. How did she go from standing in a grocery store freezer with tears freezing on her face to a healed refined woman?
This conversation will give you a lot to think about, but keeping the main thing the main thing, when God tells you to write, you have to finish what you started.
You can follow Erica Estella on social media using @EricaEstella. She added two songs to The Ink Spill Playlist:
Why Not Me by Tasha Cobbs Leonard
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The Ink SpillSpill Your Eagle-Like FaithIn this episode, listen as Sharon R. Burrell shares her story of faith and teaches about the majestic power of eagles. Sharon has been writing for most of her adult life and recently completed her first book of poetry within 21 days.
Sharon is the Founder and CEO of KINGDOM Service Training & Consulting, LLC. She holds a special passion
for individuals and their families with autism and mental health diagnoses. She has sensitivity, compassion, and awareness of the power of effective communication. Sharon believes that dreams can become a reality and that
knowledge alone is not power, but k...2024-11-0818 min
The Ink SpillSpill Your StonesMeet Dionna Rojas Orta. She is a wife, mom, author and life coach who is intentional about teaching women how to get in alignment with God.
In this conversation we delve into topics such as vulnerability, transparency, faith, alignment, motherhood and obedience. At times Dionna left me speechless with her insight. You can learn more about Dionna on her website: DionnaRojas.com
Add to your playlist: "Oceans" - Hillsong United and "No Weapon" Fred Hammond
You can learn more about your host at www...2024-10-1425 min
The Ink SpillSpill The Storyteller In YouIn this episode we hear from Sierra Lomax who is the owner of Sisi Tashay Design Co. which assists creators with branding and messaging. She is a poetess, author and working on a journal.
Listen as we discuss what it means to be a story teller and how important it is to be intentional when you check on your strong friends. One powerful question that I want you to remember from this conversation is, "What are you not saying?" Then go write about that.
Follow Sierra Lomax on social m...2024-10-0720 min
The Ink SpillSpill The AgreementRoosevelt and Renita Quick wrote a book called The Power of Agreement. In this episode you will hear about their writing process, the courtship and marriage that has lasted several decades. There are three principles that they teach:
Agreement With God
Agreement With Others
Agreement With Self
You can learn more about them at enduringloveministries.com
To learn more about your host, visit PendaLJames.com2024-08-2221 min
The Ink SpillSpill The Legacy For Stella's GirlsMeet Kaprece James, Founder and CEO of Stella's Girls, Inc.
Kaprece is a social entrepreneur and Retired Veteran United States Marine Corps Spouse. She has been volunteering and working in the nonprofit sector for over 25 years, starting when she was seven. Heavily influenced by the life of her great-grandmother, Stella, Kaprece's lifestyle is one of service and education. To learn more about her, visit www.stellasgirls.com
In this episode, you will also hear a conversation with Kaprece and a community member as they discuss collaboration, the needs of youth and how to live legacy.2024-08-1915 min
The Ink SpillSpill The Activation (Self Care and The Lymphatic System)How do you pierce through brain fog and lack of concentration?
Have you ever thought about activating your lymphatic system? In this episode we hear from Hillary Gooden, who is a Certified Impact Speaker, Certified Lymphology Expert, Vibrant Life Promoter, Author and Spiritual Leader. She works with women leaders who are looking for strategies to get their life back from the control of stress. We discussed her passion to educate people in this work and how God gave her specific instructions for her own healing. Follow Hillary bit.ly/SpeakwithHillary
2024-08-1121 min
The Ink SpillSpill The Missionary WorkIn this episode, Chipo Nyandoro-Kunzvi, entrepreneur, mother, wife, and missionary shares her heart about serving others as a leader. From surviving COVID and other incidents that could have changed the trajectory of her life, Chipo is on fire to spread the message of Christ all over the world. Pay particular attention to her introduction. She made me go in the lab to work on my elevator pitch!
You will hear some tips to spill the ink and be inspired by her bounce back story.
Follow Chipo here: https://linktr.ee/chiponk
2024-08-1017 min
The Ink SpillSpill The CompassionWhat do you do when you have a heart to help hurting people? How do you ensure that they can get the healing they need?
You make God the CEO of your ministry and call it Speaking To the Heart of the Hurting. In this episode you will meet Lekya Slaughter, who is a mom, author, educator and servant of God. You will hear why she started her ministry and what her mission is for it. She drops nuggests to help aspiring business owners spill the ink and you will not be disappointed.
2024-08-0412 min
The Ink SpillSpill The Bodacious FaithCoach Lete (Leteisha Tate) stopped by The Ink Spill to share how she teaches leaders to serve with love.
In this episdoe you will learn her acronym for LOVE, hear her testimony about being redeemed by God, and be inspired by her desire to be an expression of God's love to everyone she encounters.
You can learn more about Coach Lete on her IG page: https://www.instagram.com/royalimagecoaching.
To learn more about your host Penda L. James, visit www.PendaLJames.com.
2024-08-0320 min
The Ink SpillSpill The Dance of Your HeartIn this episode, I interviewed Baba McDaniel Roberts and Baba Ira Bond. In Swahili, "Baba" means "Father." These two men are indeed fathers of the communities they serve. They are educators, instructors, facilitators, mentors, and ather-figures.
Dance is one outlet of how they do this.
In this episode, we talked about Rites of Passage, finding your gifts, pursuing your passion, giving back, and African centered principles of life. You will learn something and be inspired.
#AfricanDance
#SpillTheInk
#InSCRIBEMe
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The Ink SpillSpill Your ArtAs a creator, I believe that we communicate our heart in many art forms. Garret Chatmon, Jr., introducted himself to me because he is a student at my alma mater. The first thing that impressed me about him was his fearlessness to put himself out there and take a leap of faith to meet new people. Secondly, his passion to create a legacy for creators of the Creator speaks directly to my heart.
In this episode you will hear how he got started, mark this page and come back in five years to see...2024-07-0514 min
The Ink SpillSpill The EntrepreneurshipOn May 28, 2024, I had the opportunity to participate on a panel about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Our hostess was Hannah Davis, an Adult Reference Library Assistant with Durham Public Library. Hannah is also an entrepreneur who is passionate about connecting people to resources that will enhance their business.
Hannah Davis, www.hdvisuals.com
Nefateria Fonda, www.nefateriafonda.com
Penda L. James, www.pendaljames.com
Mystere Bonds, www.madebythelab.com
Treisha Parker Combo, www.opendoorpublishing.net
I was able to...2024-06-1134 min
The Ink SpillSpill Your VoiceA 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.2024-05-3033 min
The Ink SpillSpill The WorshipAnthony "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...2024-05-2317 min
The Ink SpillSpill The PurposeIn 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.
2024-05-0517 min
The Ink SpillSpilling with SalvationIn 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. 2024-04-0915 min
The Ink SpillSpill Your Heart Part IIn 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.
#LVAD
#HeartHealth
#Friendship
#AmbassadorforHealth2024-01-2516 min
The Ink SpillSpill the GraceGrace 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.
2024-01-2522 min
The Ink SpillSpill The ShameIn 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.net2023-12-0111 min
The Ink SpillSpill Manhood and StrengthIn 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."2023-11-2812 min
You Belong Here with Beth RuffinEpisode 7: Tell your Story AuthenticallyDownload this week’s journal page here.
Episode 7: Tell Your Story Authentically
“Surrounding ourselves with others who pull greatness out of us is important.”
Penda L. James describes herself as a writer, scribe coach, and creator. The gift for words is genuinely in Penda James’ DNA. When her beloved mother passed on, Penda discovered that she had written beautiful poetry in her youth and was considered by many to be the next Maya Angelou.
A gifted Scribe Coach, she is highly adept at identifying and breaking through writing blocks, having dealt with them...2023-06-1520 min
More Than a Single Story-UnScriptedMTSS Sister Circle: What that Relationship Look Like?On this episode of MTSS- Unscripted Episode 5 examines how women value, heal, and manifest healthy relationships! The Sister Circle of Episode 5 are women who are single, married, and divorced.....but share similar sentiments on the value of friendship, love, and healing! This is an honest and raw conversation that will cause you to think about your approach to relationships! Grab your favorite pen and notebook and your cup of tea or coffee and let's build!
MTSS- Unscripted Episode 6- Sister Circle Panel:
Johnnetta Shaw
Penda L. James- @penscribed (IG)
Tamiko Talley
Kim Taylor- @Ms_wonderfullymade (IG) Www.wonderfullymadeiam.com
Katrelle Scott...2022-06-0449 min