OM DENNE EPISODE
In this episode of Evolving With Elle, Elle sits down with author Zakiyyah Cordell for a heartfelt conversation about faith, self-awareness, emotional honesty, and the power of living out the Fruit of the Spirit in everyday life. This is a conversation between two Christian women who have their own faith, shared from their authentic heartfelt perspective, not a religious argument or an attempt to make anyone feel excluded. Zakiyyah shares how surviving a stroke became a turning point that pushed her to finally write the book she had carried within her for years.
Together, they explore the difference between being kind and simply being nice, setting healthy boundaries, expressing emotions instead of suppressing them, questioning unexamined expectations, and bringing your authentic self into every role you carry. They also discuss how love, joy, patience, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-discipline can become practical tools for stronger relationships, healthier leadership, deeper connection, and personal growth.
Highlights:
Recognizing that being kind belongs to all humans no matter their faith and that true kindness includes honesty, boundaries, and difficult conversations, rather than simply trying to keep everyone happy.
- Living out the Fruit of the Spirit in everyday life
- Kindness versus niceness
- The importance of emotional honesty
- Examining expectations and limiting beliefs
- Connection, presence, and healthy support
About the Guest:
Zakiyyah Cordell writes children’s literature from her experience as a seasoned educator. Cordell designs books to go beyond traditional storytime. Included within the books are easy to follow curriculum that encourages adults to actively engage young readers through reenactment, discussion, and interactive learning. By combining storytelling with hands-on activities, the curriculum helps reinforce biblical values while capturing the imagination and attention of children in a developmentally appropriate way.
Zakiyyah enjoys nature, urban hiking, attending live concerts, local theatre, and collecting antique jewelry. Her greatest motivation is being a wife, mother, and reflecting God’s love in daily life.
Connect with Zakiyyah Cordell:
Website: ZakiyyahCordellAuthor.com
LinkedIn: Zakiyyah Cordell
Instagram: @hummingbird169
Facebook: Zakiyyah Cordell
Youtube: @unlockthespectrum
Book Purchase Link: Fruit of the Spirit for kids
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About the Host:
Elle Jaye is a professional woman, speaker, facilitator, entrepreneur, and host of “Evolving with Elle: When Capable Women Carry Too Much”. Drawing from lived transformation, professional leadership, entrepreneurship, and continued study, she partners with capable, heart-centered women who appear successful yet feel overwhelmed, second-guess themselves, or are tired of living by expectations they did not choose. As a Holistic Alignment Strategist, Elle uses honest reflection, elevating conversations, and her mirror, map, and method approach to support women in reclaiming their inner authority, honoring their capacity, and creating lives rooted in their values. She believes evolution is personal, but it does not have to be solitary.
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