Podcast appearances and mentions of maryam ajayi

What is wellness and who is it for? Outside of the colorful healthy smoothies and Lululemon branded yoga classes we see on our Instagram feeds, what does wellness really mean in 2020? Maryam Ajayi has a lot to teach us about the wellness world and its blind spots when it comes to racial diversity and inclusion. She argues that the world and industry of wellness has a long way to go until it prioritizes the health and wellness of all people. In this candid conversation she shares her personal journey from Republican lobbyist to wellness practitioner. She also outlines her vision of a more equitable and healthy world, and shares how we can get there, one breath at a time. Show Notes: Learn more about Maryam Ajayi on her website and Instagram, as well as her organization Dive in Well. Maryam's go-to comfort meal for loved ones is a roast chicken. Maryam's go-to karaoke song is "Kiss By a Rose" by Seal

In this episode I chat with Maryam Ajayi of Dive in Well, on being well. We talk about Maryam's current healing journey, and how starting our healing journey can look for each of us individually. “There's a lot of missing humanity when it comes to what we endure everyday” - Maryam   Timestamps:   2.50 - Maryam discusses setting the stage for work by grounding through meditation 6.32 - Find out about what Maryam calls The Black Square Movement 10.11 - Maryam on working through habits, pattern and trauma of her lineage 13.36 - Yasmine questions how to make sure her intentions in what she writes is what she is being led by 22.33 - Healing is for us too; how can we lean it to that notion when we are presented with a different reality 29.57 - Discover what helped Maryam settle into the healing journey   Connect with Maryam Ajayi:   To learn more about Maryam Ajayi and her work, follow her here on Instagram.   Also, follow her organization, Dive In Well, to learn more about diversity, ways to support, and opportunities for BIPOC people. 
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In this episode we interview Psychic Kristina Lehman, and ask her about her viewpoints on diversity in the spiritual community. Other topics we delve into are astrology, sage usage, toxic positivity, and for our Witchin N Bitchin , the tea is HOT! Hop on your broom stick, its gonna be a bumpy ride.    Kristina is a psychic, diviner, and owner of Cultivating Luminescence, a company that provides products and services to cultivate your light within. Email:CultivatingLuminescence@gmail.com Instagram: @CultivatingLuminescence Website: www.CultivatingLuminescence.com Here is a list of women of color psychics, Diviners, consultants, coaches, speakers, business owners, astrologers, and books. Maya Breuer- created Yoga Retreat for Woman of Color. Rachel Ricketts (@iamrachelricketts) on Instagram. Radical justice educator and healer. Maryam Ajayi (@maryamajayi): Energy healer and founder of Dive In Well. Melanated Momma (@melanatedmommaa): Astrologer, healer, and intuitive. Book: The church of the cosmic mother: Metaphysics for the African American Seeker. By Deborah Turner-Bey Book: Black Spirituality and black Consciousness: Soul Force, Culture and Freedom in the African-American Experience By: Carlyle Fielding Stewart III The Quietest Revolution www. Amberkhan.com Stargirl the practical witch- Instagram @stargirl_tpw The House of Oshun- Website: www.thehouseofoshun.com/clickme Your Angelic Karma- Website: https://angelickarmaconsultations.as.me/ Indo Mystery- Instagram: @Owlmedicine_ Alchemy in you- Website:https://www.alchemyinyou.com/ Waterbaby Tarot- Website:https://www.bomispirit.com/   If you like the podcast, Check out our social media Insta: @fireburncauldronbubble Facebook: Fire Burn Cauldron Bubble Podcast YouTube: Fire Burn Cauldron bubble Email: fireburncauldronbubblepodcast@gmail.com Website: www.fireburncauldronbubble.com   

This week Katie welcomes Maryam Ajayi to the podcast. Maryam is a powerful woman, she’s an entrepreneur, a reiki healer, medium and activist. Growing up in a politically conservative house hold she was drawn to a career in Washington DC where she worked in republican lobbying. Maryam talks about her work and even spilled some tea about partying in capital hill and even crushing on John Boehner. But after politics took a toll on her she transitioned to tech. It wasn’t long before her true calling started drawing her away from the corporate world. She found herself studying reiki and breath work, and being the business woman she is found away to bring both her worlds together. She founded Dive In Well, and organization that is working to make the wellness industry more inclusive. Maryam is truly using her powers for change! Produced by Dear Media

Half healer, half businesswoman Maryam Ajayi is both an Energy Healer who practices the Akashic Records, Breathwork and Reiki, and an Entrepreneur, who is the founder of Dive in Well, which creates space, community, conversations, and change for a more diverse and equitable wellness industry through both on and offline experiences. Based in LA, she is passionate about de-stigmatizing the wellness industry, advocating for inclusive spaces for marginalized communities, and using her voice to empower and uplift others around the world. In this episode, we talk about … Maryam’s backstory and how she came to space she is in Spirituality, Spiritual Practices, and Self-Awareness Understanding the perspective of others Mental, spiritual, physical, and social wellness RESOURCES: Visit the Dive in Well website Follow Maryam Ajayi on Instagram: @maryamajayi Follow Dive in Well on Instagram: @diveinwell Join the Balanced Black Girl Webinar Balanced Black Girl Partners: BLK+GRN | Use code BBG20 for 20% off at blkgrn.com Methodology | Use code BALANCEDBLACKGIRL for 20% off your first Methodology shipment Organifi | Use the code BBG for 15% off Organifi supplements Peak and Valley | Use the discount code balancedblackgirl for $5 off your order of adaptogen blends   Tweetable Quotes from Maryam Ajayi: “The bigger you shine your light, the bigger your shadow is.” “Why do we as Black women have to be more self-aware than others?” “Being held accountable is an opportunity to evolve as a human.” “Start learning who your well ancestors are and tap into them.” “How could you not be changed when people come and speak their truth, you think about the ideas around it, and you know you have the power in the room to affect change?” “We are going to reach a peak where we can’t ignore the diversity problem in wellness anymore.” “Slowing down allows spirit to move through me.” “Support me by supporting yourself.”   This episode is sponsored by Cantu Beauty. If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast, and join the Balanced Black Girl Podcast Community on Facebook. PS: If you really want to take your year to the next level, snag our free glow-up guide. This free guide has everything you need to implement a self-care practice that works. You’ll get daily journal worksheets, inspiring quotes, affirmations, and a bonus workout. Get the guide HERE.

In today's episode, I talk with Julia Stephanides, a lawyer fighting for the rights of writers at the Writers Guild of America. Topics Discussed: Societal conditioning to be an extrovert Challenges of being a lawyer on a spiritual path Defining yourself by your emotions Tension between the desire to belong and practicing authenticity Pressure to be the "cool girl" Beauty of being an empath Concept of being "nobody" Links: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781415959138 (Quiet by Susan Cain) https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781683642114 (The Empath's Survival Guide by Judith Orloff) https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781572245372 (The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer) https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780812985818 (Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown) https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780316420358 (Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison) https://www.maryamajayi.com/ (Breathwork with Maryam Ajayi) https://sundaysangha.net/ (Will Kabat-Zinn Meditations) As always, thank you to https://www.instagram.com/goodcompanymgmt/ (Maytav Koter) and https://moseycreative.com/ (Spencer Stewart) for the music on my podcast.

It’s my honor to share this conversation with entrepreneur, reiki practitioner, activist and breathwork teacher Maryam Ajayi.   Maryam is the founder of DiveInWell, an organization dedicated to fostering diversity in the wellness industry by bringing together thought leaders, influencers, and educators who have the power to create deep change through examining how they can show up in their business in terms of accessibility and inclusion. Her company began its legacy by hosting salons and events that foster the open and difficult conversations that must be shared around inclusion and allyship both publicly in the health and wellness world, and privately in our personal lives and circles. DiveInWell has completely rebranded in 2020 and is committed to providing not only massively valuable educational resources, but events, workshops, free swims and so much more.   Maryam gives us all the juicy details in the pod as she shares her story, but here’s a quick sparknotes version: when her aspirations of becoming a young, Black, female Republican lobbyist stopped resonating, Maryam uprooted her life and moved from D.C. to NYC. One day, the universe truly had her back when she decided to splurge on a massage in hopes it would relieve her chronic pain. Little did she know, that seemingly innocent decision would completely change her life forever. Read full show notes HERE Connect with Maryam HERE Connect with Olivia HERE Shop Organic Olivia formulas HERE Maryam’s Company - DIVE IN WELL

Jordan Catherine Pagán is the healer and medicine maker of Ostara Apothecary, based in Brooklyn, NY. Jordan creates plant and stone medicine to heal on multidimensional levels, drawing upon her Yaqui and Puerto Rican heritage and connection with the natural world. She is a Reiki Master, a 13th Octave LaHoChi Master, and also practices Pranayama Breathwork and Tarot as tools for soul transformation. Jordan recently published the e-book Love and Lightwashing: A Guide to Cultural Appropriation, White Privilege, and the Shadow Side of Spirituality, in collaboration with Spirit Guides Magazine.   In This Episode We Talk About: How Jordan's whitewashed experience in America led to her ancestral healing. What is 13th Octave LaHoChi? The shadow side of spirituality; Whitewashing spirituality. Why is culture appropriated? What is the best way for White and White passing folks to use these ancient and indigenous modalities?  Is there a "right" way for White and White passing folks to offer spiritual modalities?     Show Notes: Ostara Apothecary Website Ostara Apothecary Instagram Episode 27: Maryam Ajayi on Being a Woman of Color in the Spiritual and Wellness Space Awakening Leela 6/7

In this episode, we're diving into the process of creating equity in the wellness industry with Maryam Ajayi, CEO + Founder of Dive in Well, movement cultivating space, community, conversations and change for a more equitable and accessible wellness industry. Maryam is also the Founder of Indagba, a holistic business strategy agency helping socially conscious people and companies grow into their full potential.Support the show (https://OWGTPodcast.contactin.bio)

In this episode Ethan and Maryam talk about how her life has evolved from conservative politics to tech startups and now wellness and social justice. The conversation dives into the affects of Patriarchy and Racism on our organizational leadership structures regardless of gender or race and how we can begin to dismantle these oppressive structures from the inside and out. Ultimately we come back to wellness practices like reiki and breath as a way to re-center ourselves individually and connect with our collective humanity. Find Maryam at https://www.maryamajayi.com and on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/maryamajayi and https://www.instagram.com/in.dagba Find Ethan at http://www.extremist.love and on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ethanlipsitz

Maryam Ajayi is a healer and an advocate for inclusivity in the Wellness space. With a background in political lobbying, in the midst of her career she felt the calling to support humanity in a very different way - by returning to the roots of healing. Her work is honorable, her voice strong, her presence empowering, making her a true leader for us all. And how does one suddenly feel the need to change careers - or pivot as they say - so unexpectedly? Having been in that position myself I can tell you, once you know - you know. I used to believe (even though I fought it every day) that I had to “choose” who I wanted to be and that I was to stick with that for the rest of my days… It all began in childhood… “so what do you want to be when you grow up?” I remember having at least 10 desires at a time: I wanted to be a chef, a ballerina, an astronaut, a teacher, a painter, and sometimes a mom. “Well no but which one?' They'd ask.. “you have to choose ONE”.  By the time I was headed to college nothing entertained me, I didn't know what I wanted to be, but I sure knew what I didn't want. Lucky for me I discovered Art - a field of study where at least I felt I could be free. Throughout life I navigated this path in many of it's iterations: as an illustrator, a retoucher, a graphic designer and finally as a fashion creative. As I got better and better I climbed that ladder, never feeling completely fulfilled, and one day the universe kicked back. As I hit a wall and picked myself up, piece by piece I had to put myself together and in doing so - as Maryam did - set off to help others as well. If and when you feel your calling, pay attention, that time means NOW. Always trust your intuition, listen to that voice within, the one you could clearly hear as a child… It's still the same, and it was always right. ABOUT MARYAM Maryam Ajayi is an energy healer, who practices both Reiki and Breathwork and entrepreneur with +10 years of experience across a multitude of industries ranging from politics to tech. She is passionate about de-stigmatizing the wellness industry, advocating for inclusive spaces for marginalized communities, and using her voice to empower and uplift others around the world. Recently, she founded Indagba, a company that helps socially conscious people and companies grow into their full potential through mindful business strategy, as well as Diversity in Wellness (DIW),  a community of diverse and inclusive leaders within the industry that gathers for an open dialogue and discussion in order to create a plan of action for bringing more diversity to the wellness industry. Maryam and her work have been featured in Goop, The Sunday Times, The Cut, Holisticism, Thirlby, and The Nod and she has worked with brands such as Nike Women, The Wing, General Assembly, Lululemon, The Girl Mob, and Sad Girls Club. A FAVORITE RITUAL Write a love letter to the future you. Perhaps start with you 3 months from now. Thank the future you for everything they did to get you to where you are at in the future and tell them everything you love about them and the life they have created and dreams they made come true. Date it and tuck it away in a special place for you to read. NON-NEGOTIABLES Dating myself. Spending a night in alone making myself dinner and watching a movie, going out to a movie or out to dinner, taking a book to special place, getting a massage. It's not only important to take time for myself, but to also treat myself like the Queen than I am because if I don't treat me like a Queen—who will? YOU CAN FIND MARYAM… maryamajayi.com ; @maryamajayi indagba.com; @in.dagba AND A TREAT FOR OUR LISTERNERS! 20% off a healing session or Indagba growth strategy session with the code: livejournalcrew

Cat chats with reiki healer, Maryam Ajayi! They cover all sorts of topics including what led Maryam to facilitate energy healing, her life transitions, wellness for POC, and so much more!Guest InfoWebsite: maryamajayi.comIG: @maryamajayiPatreonwww.patreon.com/catlantiguaKeep Up With CatSubscribe to the show to ensure you don’t miss out on any episodes!Head to www.catlantigua.com to subscribe to her exclusive weekly emails!Keep up Goddess Council's happenings on Instagram @goddess.councilFollow her on Twitter: @catlantiguaFollow her on Instagram: @cat.lantiguaCheck out her Facebook page: Cat LantiguaKeep following Cat on all of the socials to stay updated on all of the great things coming up! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To say that this woman is inspiring is an understatement! Maryam Ajayi is a trailblazer in the wellness world. Specializing in reiki and breath work, she's working hard to make healing and self care inclusionary and accessible. Never shying away from challenging conversation, she has written thought provoking pieces for medium.com and has begun holding monthly salons to discuss diversity in wellness. Maryam also spills the “T” on her former life as a republican and how she plans to bring about change in the business world through intuitive energy work. Ross and Patrick thought about asking Maryam to create a thrupple but instead just decided to have an incredibly interesting chat. Join them, won’t you?

We've all seen the recent articles in the likes of the New York Times and The Atlantic about how workism and performative workaholism are destroying our happiness. In Episode 8, we tackle these concepts head on by framing the conversation around finding our purpose in life and in work. Our amazing guests Courtney Seard, Maryam Ajayi and Ashley Elders root the discussion in behavioural psychology, neuroscience and New Age ideas. Hosted by: Julian Obubo, Senior Campaign Manager, Manifest LondonGuests in this episode:Featuring: Courtney Seard, Peak Performance Coach and TrainerMaryam Ajayi, Energy Healer and Business Growth StrategistAshley Elders, Account Coordinator, Manifest New York

When most people think of healers in wellness, they probably imagine a brunette white women, with a minimalist aesthetic and well-curated brand identity — an industry standard for success. As a dynamic healer of color, who practices Reiki and Breathwork, but also works in Tech and admits to drinking champagne and indulging in tacos, Maryam doesn't fit that image. Despite the discrepancy between her identity and that of the majority of healers in this space, she still knew that she belonged in the healing world and became determined to find her own place in it. In this episode, Maryam and I chat about spiritual awakenings, reiki, breathwork, unblocking white fragility, white privilege, conscious capitalism, and that wellness should be accessible to all.

Lauren chats with Reiki and Breathwork healer Maryam Ajayi about how when you ask the Universe for what you want, it shows up for you in the most beautiful ways. Hear Maryam discuss her background in politics and fin-tech, and how making the move to NYC was part of her spiritual discovery. Maryam Ajayi Energy Healing: https://www.maryamajayi.com/