Black Girls with Purpose Podcast

Carmen McIver (@carmanista) is a Student Development Coordinator at Brookhaven College and Personal Blogger where her passion is to bridge the gap between low-income, minority families and higher education, inspire people to become the best version of themselves, and empower young girls to understand they have the power to pen their own story and no one else can.⁠

Originally from North Carolina, Carmen graduated from Queens University of Charlotte majoring in Sociology and Communications. She wanted to take her skills into television and quickly realized that was not the career that would make her happy. She prayed to the Lord and moved to Dallas in 2018 bringing her to the field of Education and she doesn't plan on leaving.⁠⁠

Outside of work, Carmen has a personal blog called Carmen Writes where she instills hope and joy into the life of everyone who reads.⁠⁠

This week on the podcast Carmen sat down with @jnicolethecreative to talk about her path to purpose and her determination to overcome the limitations of who others thought she would be. ⁠

Check out her blog on Facebook: Carmen Writes [facebook.com/CarmenNicoleWrites]

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Shanece Smith, also known as "The Ultimate Encourager" grew up in a loving household with her grandparents, who both truly believed in love, respect and treating every stranger as a friend. With their guidance, Shanece became one to light up a room with her old spirit, bubbly personality, warm hugs and her awkward laugh.

After the unfortunate passing of her grandmother, "The Ultimate Encourager" had a new battle to overcome, grief.

Although she fought as long as she could to keep a smile on the outside the grief soon revealed itself and Shanece had to fight to overcome all of her challenges. Enduring trying times in life: depression, failing grades, broken relationships and many other tribulations, Shanece finally realized she couldn't encourage others until she first encouraged herself.

In her new book, Shanece shares her journey with others on how she was able to regain her power and reclaim her title as "The Ultimate Encourager."

Stay connected with Shanece by following her on Instagram: @shanecespeaks or adding her as a friend on Facebook.

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On today’s episode host Brieanna Lightfoot Smith opens up about her career goals and overcoming fear in an unexpected area of her life. If you want to grab hold of more in this season and desire a supportive community to help you do it sign up for Activate. http://blackgirlswithpurpose.org/activate --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackgirlswithpurpose/support

In our final series episode Brie shares her prayer for the Black Girls with Purpose community as well as the mission verse that started this whole thing. Interested in a Black Girls with Purpose Podcast Devotional? DM us on Instagram @blackgirlswithpurpose with your email address. If we get 50 responses we’ll get on it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackgirlswithpurpose/support

In today's episode we're doing an Armor of God Bible Study as the last part of our Wisdom Series. Get ready to review the seven pieces each believer needs to stand firm against the schemes of the devil including: Belt of Truth Breastplate of Righteousness Shoes of Peace Though you may have read Ephesians 6 before, my hope is that by listening to today's episode you'll know how to apply it practically. If you're tired of fighting against the Devil and losing or tired of being completely blinded to areas where you may be weak, I encourage you to tune in because not only is our aim to fight in 2019. We are aiming to win. Scripture references: Armor of God: Ephesians 6 Truth vs. Lies and Righteous Judgment: 1 John 4:1, John 7:24 Overcoming Temptation: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Achieve Peace: Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 119:165 Faith - Hebrews 11:1 God's Trustworthiness: Psalm 19:7 No Condemnation: Romans 8:1 Christ's Sacrificial Death: Romans 5 (MSG Translation) Leave Sin Behind: Romans 6:1-14 Transform your mind: Romans 12:2 God's Sacrifice for You: Isaiah 43 Put off the spirit of Slavery: Romans 8:15-17 Nothing Can Separate Us from God's Love: Romans 8:38-39 Endure for the Promise: Hebrews 10:35-36 Get your copy of Priscilla Shirer's Armor of God: https://amzn.to/2Rtaj2i Join the Black Girls with Purpose community: http://blackgirlswithpurpose.org/join Follow us on IG: http://instagram.com/blackgirlswithpurpose Like the BGWP Podcast Theme? Check out Johnathan Traylor's full album Stones X Giants on Spotify today! spoti.fi/2P4f7qJ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackgirlswithpurpose/support