In this powerful and transparent conversation, Rory Paquette shares his journey through anger, near-death experiences, surrender, healing, and ultimately discovering purpose through podcasting and media.

Together, Rory and Carnela unpack faith, identity, resilience, leadership, and what it truly means to use your voice with purpose and impact. As the host of 7 podcast shows — including the top-ranked Power of Man and THE Podcaster Nation — Rory opens up about the realities of building influence, creating meaningful content, and helping podcasters monetize their platforms while staying authentic to their mission.

This episode is filled with honest moments, faith-centered insight, leadership wisdom, and practical encouragement for entrepreneurs, creators, leaders, and anyone navigating purpose, pressure, and personal transformation. Follow Rory Paquette on FB.

🎙️ Carnela Speaks: Faith. Leadership. Purpose. What if your season of preparation is actually preparing you for greater purpose?

In this powerful episode, Carnela Renee Hill sits down with four-time Emmy Award-winning news producer, speaker, and faith-driven leader Miriam Melvin for a candid conversation about trusting God’s timing, surrendering control, and embracing the uncomfortable seasons that often lead to breakthrough.

Miriam shares how a difficult season of pruning, uncertainty, and challenging relationships ultimately positioned her for greater peace, clarity, and influence. What began as a season of surrender became a season of “God-sized surprises,” including going from two Emmy Awards to three, then four, while learning to fully trust God’s process.

Together, Carnela and Miriam unpack how to recognize when you are in a season of preparation, why pruning is often a sign of growth, and how divine delays can become divine redirections. They also discuss practical ways to manage fear, discern God’s voice amid life’s noise, and release control so you can walk confidently in purpose.

This episode is filled with wisdom, transparency, encouragement, and faith-based leadership insights for leaders, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and believers navigating transition or uncertainty. If you have been feeling stuck, restless, or overwhelmed, this conversation will remind you that God’s timing is intentional and His promises still stand.

🎧 Tune in for an inspiring conversation on faith, resilience, leadership, surrender, and stepping boldly into the next season God has prepared for you.

Guest Miriam Melvin is a four-time Emmy Award-winning news producer, speaker, and faith-centered leader passionate about storytelling, purpose, and empowering others through seasons of growth and transformation.

In Season 2, Episode 2 of Carnela Speaks: Faith. Leadership. Purpose., Carnela Renee Hill sits down for a candid and heartfelt conversation with Christine Marie about navigating life’s seasons, discovering inner peace and purpose, and the powerful journey of knowing and being.

Together, they unpack the beauty of obedience, the importance of relationship and ALIGNMENT, and how surrendering to God can open doors for Him to move in unexpected ways. They unpacked so much throughout this conversation — leaving nuggets for business owners, leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and everyday people navigating the journey of life.

This conversation is honest, reflective, healing, and full of wisdom for anyone navigating transition, purpose, leadership, faith, divorce or personal growth. Christine Marie, www.verticalalignment.com