Servant Leadership, Faith, Vision, and Community with Angelia James
In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, host Sarah Stokes sits down with entrepreneur, community leader, and Monroe City Council candidate Angelia James for a powerful conversation about leadership, faith, discipline, mentorship, and building a life of purpose.
Angelia is the owner of Angelia’s Accounting Services, a longtime youth basketball coach, and a passionate servant leader in her community. Through nearly two decades of mentoring young athletes, running a business, and serving the people of Monroe, North Carolina, Angelia shares wisdom about personal discipline, financial responsibility, investing in yourself, and staying focused on your vision.
During this conversation, Angelia explains why she decided to run for Monroe City Council, what leadership means to her, and how communities become stronger when people work together with unity and purpose.
She also shares powerful lessons she teaches young people:
• Focus on your own journey, not social media comparisons
• Create a vision plan for your life
• Stay consistent and disciplined
• Invest in yourself early
• Give back to your community
One of the most powerful themes in this episode is Angelia’s belief that faith, perseverance, and intentional living can change the trajectory of a life.
As Angelia shares:
"The work that you put in will show. You can't get caught up in who has likes, views, or scholarships. Focus on your journey, write your vision plan, and chip away at it every day."
This episode is packed with practical wisdom for entrepreneurs, leaders, students, parents, and anyone looking to build a meaningful life while serving others.
• Entrepreneurship and running Angelia’s Accounting Services
• Financial literacy and tax planning tips
• Mentoring youth through sports
• Running for Monroe City Council
• The power of servant leadership
• Creating a vision plan for your life
• Overcoming distractions from social media
• Faith, discipline, and personal growth
• Investing in yourself and your future
Angelia James
Owner – Angelia’s Accounting Services
Monroe City Council Candidate (Monroe, NC)
Email
jamesangelia1@gmail.com
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/coachangeliajames/ [https://www.instagram.com/coachangeliajames/]
https://www.instagram.com/angelia_james_servantleader/ [https://www.instagram.com/angelia_james_servantleader/]
Facebook
Committee to Elect Angelia James – Monroe City Council
Community Page of Angelia James
Sarah Stokes
Sr. Mortgage Loan Advisor
Coast2Coast Mortgage Lending
Helping clients buy homes, refinance, and invest in real estate across North Carolina and South Carolina.
NMLS #1743154 | 376205
Email
sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com
Phone
704-301-6040
828-772-4638
Links
https://linktr.ee/sarahwhitleystokes
https://blinq.me/ndSaSgEp0Tmy
Follow Sarah
Instagram
@sarahwhitleystokes
TikTok
@lendersarahstokes
YouTube
Fully Stoked Podcast
Sarah Stokes
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/sarahwhitleystokes
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565798435758
The Fully Stoked Podcast features real conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives, and community builders who share their experiences, expertise, and life lessons to help others grow.
Hosted by Sarah Stokes, the podcast explores topics like:
• Leadership
• Business & entrepreneurship
• Faith & personal growth
• Relationships
• Food & hospitality
• Community impact
The Fully Stoked Podcast is a place for open and thoughtful conversations with guests who bring a variety of experiences and perspectives. The views expressed by guests may not always reflect the views of the host.
As the host, Sarah personally believes in Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus the Messiah) and strives to live according to faith-based principles of love, truth, grace, and service. The goal of this podcast is to inspire, uplift, and encourage growth through genuine and respectful conversations.
Topics CoveredConnect with Angelia JamesConnect with Host Sarah StokesAbout the Fully Stoked PodcastPodcast Disclaimer
