In this empowering episode of IMPACT with Ceola J., Ceola J. sits down with Dr. Nancy D. Young — educator, advocate, two-term former Mayor of Tracy, former Tracy City Council member, and gubernatorial candidate for Governor of California — for a powerful conversation centered on leadership, purpose, civic responsibility, and the importance of using your voice with conviction.

With decades of experience serving her community through education and public leadership, Dr. Young shares wisdom on what it truly means to lead with integrity, compassion, vision, and courage in today’s climate. From community impact and public service to perseverance, purpose, and empowering others, this episode is both inspiring and thought-provoking.

“Your Voice Matters” is more than a title — it is a reminder that every individual has the power to create change, influence generations, and lead with purpose right where they are.

Whether you are called to leadership in ministry, business, government, education, family, or community, this conversation will encourage you to stand boldly, speak intentionally, and walk confidently in the assignment placed on your life.

In this powerful and spirit-led episode of IMPACT with Ceola J., we are joined by Dr. Apostle D. D. Taylor, Chief Apostle of Deliverance Crew Ministries, Inc., a Kingdom-building ministry called and established by God to raise, equip, and activate believers for such a time as this.

Apostle Taylor carries a profound apostolic and prophetic mantle, marked by accuracy, clarity, and a right-now word that shifts lives. Sent by God to Atlanta, Georgia after an intense season of apostolic training, she walks boldly in her assignment to set the captives free through deliverance, teaching, and the power of prayer. But what makes this conversation deeply impactful is not just her calling—it’s her transparency.

In this episode, Apostle Taylor shares her personal testimony of being bound by the very warfare she once fought against for others. For ten years, she endured a spiritual battle until God declared, “Enough!” Out of that victory came healing, restoration, and the birth of powerful movements like IChooseMe Ministry and FriendSister, designed to uplift and empower women.

She also opens up about her intimate relationship with Jesus Christ—testifying that He taught her face-to-face how to live a God-fearing Kingdom life, to remain teachable, and to walk in love without a hardened heart. This episode is rich with truth, healing, and breakthrough.

If you’ve ever felt bound, discouraged, or uncertain about your purpose, this conversation will remind you that God’s plan for your life is not canceled—and your victory is already written. Tune in, be encouraged, and experience the power of deliverance, identity, and walking fully in who God has called you to be.

Amber Arias, known as Remnant Mama, is a faith-filled advocate, watchman, and voice for healing and restoration through Jesus Christ. A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, trauma, and addiction, Amber’s life reflects the redemptive power of God’s mercy and truth. Through obedience and surrender, she experienced divine healing through Christ and now carries a burden to see broken women restored, children protected, and families equipped to build Christ-centered homes. Amber’s message is one of faith, obedience, and the powerful truth that God still heals and makes all things new.

In this powerful episode of IMPACT with Ceola J., Alissa Moore shares a remarkable journey shaped by resilience, advocacy, and transformation. Entering the carceral system at just 17, Alissa spent more than two decades navigating both the juvenile and adult systems while educating herself and advocating for others facing injustice.

Today, she is a respected policy advocate, reentry specialist, and community leader working to advance criminal justice reform and equitable access to resources for formerly incarcerated individuals and their families. From supporting successful parole hearings to influencing legislation and providing expert testimony, Alissa uses her lived experience to drive necessary change. Her story is one of perseverance, purpose, and the power of transforming pain into policy and impact.

In this episode of IMPACT with Ceola J., Diana Archer shares her journey of redemption, healing, and restoration with. A wife, mother of four, community mentor, speaker, and co-author, Diana’s life reflects the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Born in Oakland and raised between Oakland and Dublin, California, Diana overcame a traumatic upbringing, seasons of substance abuse, kidnapping, and painful loss. Through her faith in Christ, she broke generational cycles and found wholeness on the other side of pain.

Today, she serves children and families through mentorship and advocacy, speaks boldly on trauma and healing, and co-authored The Words of Their Testimonies, highlighting stories of faith and transformation.This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter how broken the past, restoration is possible, and purpose can rise from pain.

Rose Basulto is an evangelist and outreach leader with a deep passion for serving her community and sharing the redemptive love of Jesus Christ beyond the church walls. She has been a member of Kings Cathedral and Chapels in Antioch, California for the past four years, where she serves on the media production team and is actively involved in the Outreach Ministry.

Rose is deeply committed to street evangelism and serves with Salvation in the Streets, where she provides food, clothing, prayer, and the Gospel to individuals in need throughout her community. She is also actively involved with Pillars of Hope, a ministry dedicated to ministering to and rescuing victims of human trafficking. Through bold faith and obedience, Rose takes the Gospel into some of the most challenging environments, witnessing freedom, hope, and restored identity through the transforming love of Jesus Christ.

Meilanny Haney is an Oakland native and advocate, a nonprofit founder, and community leader with a heart committed to transforming lives and restoring hope. Meilanny’s lived experiences of domestic violence, ignited a lifelong passion for bridging gaps between communities, law enforcement, faith institutions, and policymakers. As a survivor, she turned her own journey to freedom into a mission to help other women and children escape dangerous environments and reclaim their lives.

In 2006, while still a college student, Meilanny was recognized as a Jefferson Award silver medalist for her public service in feeding unhoused individuals across multiple Bay Area counties. Her advocacy has also extended to supporting rehabilitated incarcerated individuals seeking relief and reintegration. Today, as the founder of From Victim to Victory, a California-based public benefit nonprofit she has developed a strategic, collaborative approach to reducing domestic violence and saving lives. Meilanny’s voice is bold, compassionate, and purpose-driven, dedicated to helping women rise, break cycles of abuse, and walk in freedom and dignity.

For over 40 years, Minister Katherine Boggess has faithfully served at Templo de la Cruz in Hayward, CA, alongside her husband, Minister Jeff Boggess. With more than three decades of outreach through prison ministry and a lifelong passion for teaching the Word, she embodies a walk with Christ that is both bold and radical.

A graduate of Bay Area Bible College and a teacher of the Gospel since the late ’90s, Minister Katherine continues to pour into her community through evangelism, mentorship, weekly home Bible studies, and a love for souls that reaches far beyond the church walls. Her bold faith, warm humor, and heart to see people living for Christ makes her a true vessel for the Kingdom.

Join us for an inspiring conversation on faith in action, the power of the Gospel, and what it means to serve consistently and joyfully. Don’t miss this one!