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In this episode, we go deeper into the ancient feminine power they tried to bury.Before patriarchy rewrote the narrative, women were seen as sacred. Goddesses like Inanna, Hathor, Lilith, Aphrodite, Oshun, and Shakti weren't just symbols, they represented fertility, sensuality, leadership, wisdom, and divine authority. But over time, their stories were distorted or erased altogether.This episode is a reminder that your power has ancient roots. We're not reclaiming anything new, we're remembering what they tried to make us forget.

They call us angry like it's an insult. But in this episode, we reclaim that fire. These 60 affirmations are a sacred offering for every Black woman who's been told she's too loud, too bold, too emotional. You'll hear powerful words rooted in ancestral wisdom and guided by the Orisha...Yemaya, Oshun, Oya, and Oba Nani.This is not about silencing your rage...it's about honoring it, healing through it, and remembering who you are. So press play, take a breath, and return to your power.Because your anger isn't the problem...your suppression is.

Folakunle Oshun is an artist and curator currently based in Paris. He is the Founder of the Lagos Biennial, a non-profit contemporary art platform that privileges adventurous approaches to artmaking, presentation, and critical discourse–aspiring to broach complex social and political problems, cultivate new publics, and establish fresh modes of engagement within the city, as well as throughout the country and internationally. Its next exhibition is in 2026. You might know Folakunle from his work curating the incredibly popular Lagos, Peckham, Repeat Exhibition for the South London Gallery. He was also invited to Munich's Pinakothek der Moderne as a guest curator for the group exhibition LOOK AT THIS in 2021. He also served as an advisor for the Africa Season (2020). His solo exhibition “Museum of Hope” opened in the same year at the Berliner Dom.Oshun earned a B.A. in Visual Art from the University of Lagos, majoring in Sculpture, and an M.A. in Art History. He was the first recipient of the Curator-in-Residence grant by the Potsdam City Council, Brandenburg, Germany, in (2017).  In 2021, Folakunle Oshun was invited as Guest Professor to the Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe to lead the seminar “Spatial Politics and Story Telling.” He is currently a Doctoral candidate at the Heritage Laboratory, of Cergy University, École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts de Paris-Cergy, France. He also lectures at the university. 

Join us for conversation with author and spiritual advisor Yeye Teish and host Cassandra Ferrera, director of Commonweal's Center for Ethical Land Transition. Chief Iyanifa Fajembola Fatunmise (Yeye Luisah Teish) Yeye is an American author of African and African-diaspora spiritual cultures. She also is an affluent ritualist, keynote speaker, and spiritual advisor on a global scale. Primarily known for Jambalaya: The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals, a women's spirituality classic published in 1985 by Harper & Row Publishers. This book has been translated into German, Spanish, and Dutch. She has contributed to 40 anthologies, most notably Spiritual Guidance Across Religions: A Sourcebook for Spiritual Directors and Other Professionals Providing Counsel to People of Differing Faith Traditions. As an Oshun priestess (Yoruba Goddess of Love and Sensuality), Yeye continues to officiate over spiritual retreats, rituals, and workshops that span over 40 years since her introduction into the Ifa spiritual practice. Host Cassandra Ferrera Becoming a person of place is Cassandra's orienting cosmology, and her activist real estate career is informed by this path. She became a real estate agent in 2003 as a single mom needing to support her family, and was compelled to understand how market capitalism prevents so many people from a direct and secure relationship with Earth. She committed early on to learning how to support cooperative living and to find ways to decommodify and deprivatize Land. As someone with mixed European settler ancestry, Cassandra is keenly aware of the paradox of how those with white colonial privilege have often been displaced from land-based culture. Cassandra listened her way forward, guided by the generosity of spirit, mentors, and friends who would help her co-found The Center for Ethical Land Transition. Through the work of ethical land transitions, Cassandra works to transform conventional real estate practice in service to Land, cultural reunion, and reparative justice. #yeye #oshun #yoruba #ifa #commonweal #newschoolcommonweal Find out more about The New School at Commonweal on our website: tns.commonweal.org. And like/follow our Soundcloud channel for more great podcasts.

Hello, my beautiful Coven! Today's episode is part of our Goddess series. I am loving this series .... I love sharing the wisdom Ihave gained working with Goddesses in my practise.This episode explores the archetype of the Mother Goddess,form a modern perspective. Because the Mother is about more than the energy of birthing and nurturing. I'll introduce you to some of the Goddesses I work withincluding : Isis, Frigg, Oshun, and DemeterUncover the hidden strength of these ancient goddesses andthe wisdom they hold for modern women. Pop in your earbuds and join the conversation on nurturing, wisdom, and the long game of generational change. Connect and work with me https://jodiannepsychicmedium.com/

Guardian Goddess in Manhattan.Book 3 in 18 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels."Our Princess grew up around a woman whose keen intellect we rely on to protect us from unseen enemies," Saint Marie's voice became deeper and more threatening. "At the age of ten, she," Saint Marie looked my way as my hand shot up mimicking Aya's identical plea for attention."Yes Ishara?" Saint Marie chose to acknowledge me."She's nine.""Fine. At the age of nine, she earned an honorific, Mamētu me eda, which I didn't accomplish until my 19th year." 'Yes Ladies, I'm an epic bad-ass and I've been out-performed by a child'."She was kidnapped along with the Head of House Ishara. They tortured her by clipping off two of her digits, one at a time, then seared the damage with a blowtorch. She gave them nothing. At the end of the encounter, the two of them managed to defeat thirty Seven Pillar's commandos, over fifteen she disabled personally.""After killing nearly half as many enemies as the 35 I have personally dispatched in my entire career, she crossed a mile and a half of barren rock in the midst of a Category 4 Typhoon. Cáel Ishara only helped her half of the way because he was engaged with the last two members of the Seven Pillar's team.""I have utter confidence the madness here today, while assisted by House Epona and Ishara, was the brainchild of Krasimira. I say 'assisted' because Cáel Ishara spared Kwenhamai's life on the battlefield. Katrina Epona removed Kwenhamai from Romanian custody to keep her out of the hands of those who wished us harm. I was aware Kwenhamai was in New York, but not her precise location.""My read on the situation is this:"Aya of Kururiyahhssi was aware of Kwenhamai and Krasimira's plot to adopt her into the bloodline of the first Amazon.""She was not aware of Kwenhamai's plan to exit the Host in the manner she chose. I read the shock and pain in, Aya's face.""Our Princess has not given me a single order and I am the only voice here today that matters, I am the Golden Mare and the Council has consistently failed to agree on a Regency.""Krasimira, why have you done this?" Saint Marie abruptly asked for either a denial, or acquiescence of her perception of events."As directed by the Ancestors, the statute of a goddess of a First House was recast then returned to her perpetual spot. It brought new light to a dark, sacred and painful place. In that moment I realized that for the first time in nearly 3,200 years, the descendants of every Amazon gathered before the walls of Wilusa (Troy) had been reunited.""I was troubled. Was this a portent the augurs couldn't divine? In their council (the augurs) then came up with the words 'speak to our eldest'."Oh shit, the rest of the Council was racking their minds trying to figure who was the oldest surviving Amazon. I knew for a fact they were overlooking the two top candidates."I sought out the eldest Amazon alive. They claimed to not have the answer for my worries. She had far more numerous things weighing on her mind such as her intimate demise. Though I hated sharing the same air with her, I asked her to tell me her greatest regret.""I had given up on the Amazon Race until an Amazon reminded me, through martial effort, valiant spirit and a kind heart, I was wrong to abandon my faith with my people. Now I will die, unable to pass on my renewed hope because the one Amazon I would trust with my legacy is equally childless.""I asked her the name of this Amazon she felt was worthy of her legacy. Then I informed her she was wrong and the Amazon in question did indeed have a daughter. She asked to meet the daughter,""Last night I requested the presence of a female child residing with members of House Epona," the Keeper of Records looked up at the Golden Mare. "I provided neither the resident female (Caitlyn, Aya's Mother), or the House Head with an explanation."Female childSince my revival, Amazons were using 'female' child a lot more often. This meant, the motheer had never told her daughter farewell. The true fate of Aya of Epona would never officially be recorded. She has been born, but never recorded as an Amazon of her true House."The three of us met alone. The two embraced; birth mother and daughter. The eldest of us proclaimed she saw the light of Kururiyahhssi in her daughter's eyes. Words were exchanged. The child agreed to be adopted then departed. Further arrangements were made without the child's knowledge as we have recently observed.""I testify that there is only one Amazon alive today who knows what transpired and I will take those conversations to my grave. Does that suffice?" Krasimira finished. I was already regurgitating my mental quandary with my Isharans. Was Aya really a daughter of Kururiyahhssi?"I will leave it to the others to contemplate your, bizarre actions, Krasimira," Saint Marie frowned. "As for the rest of you, Aya has impressed me. If she has not impressed you, I do not care. I think she is definitely influenced by those two," Saint Marie motioned to Katrina and me. "It is a given since Katrina was of her blood and she has risked much in the presence of a man she calls 'Atta' and he calls 'Duma'.""Katrina is a cold, heartless snake and I am convinced she is one of the best 'First Bearer of the Sun Spear through the Halls of Night and Death' the Host been served by in a long, long time.” Saint Marie paused then looked at me while she said; “ Cáel is a fool who leads with his heart when he should let better women take charge. Fortunately for the rest of us, he is reliably successful despite his multitude of handicaps."Was I upset about being insulted? No. The truth hurts and a Man needs to learn to roll with the punches. Buffy I could deal with. Katrina most likely appreciated being associated with a dangerous reptile. Saint Marie hadn't forgotten Katrina threating Saint Marie's daughter that was for sure."I am considering much of what our Princess would like me/us to do, because it is based in keen insight and well-reasoned thought. She wishes to spare our sons so we will have more warriors in the fight. We have already added men to Havenstone and one to the Council, as was the Will of the Ancestors.""Let me see, she wishes a bodyguard of fourteen (2 First House and 1 from Africa, Asia, Europe and North & South America, the Amazon presence in Australia was minimal and I doubted they would bring someone up from Antarctica, plus the seven matching Runners) without removing permanent members of any House and allowing all Houses to have access to our future Queen. I approve. It is a fine idea and I wish I had thought of it.""Should we add Runners directly into the Royal House? She doesn't think so and I feel this decision shows a remarkably insightful into the long history of our People and protects the Council's sensitivity on such matters. I approve.""Placing our sons into the care of the Royal House? We need to free up as many sisters as possible. Men under the care of the Royal House will be tradesmen and help-mates. Not a single weapon will be in their hands. If none of you have realized herlike will take two decades to implement, it only increases my eagerness to see her become 'casted'."Aya's hand shot up again.Yes?""I would hope the Council, or the Regents, will consider a 'like' which is not mine. It is a man's and it should be of no surprise the idea is Cáel's.""If you feel it holds merit, Aya, tell us," Saint Marie deferred."The 9 Clans have shown some interest in a children exchange programs among our youth as it would provide new techniques we can add to our arsenal an a new avenue to experiment with new ideas. I find the idea to be promising as the Host takes part in affairs beyond our own immediate needs. It would also supply partners between families to be shared for a season or two."Translation: Amazon women could breed with men of allied Secret Societies to reduce our dependence on our own, much smaller, male population. In the short term, it would go a long way to rectifying the Host's child-bearing problems.The Council's quarrelsome behavior was biting them in the ass big time. Saint Marie was right, the only opinion that mattered was hers until the Council elected a Regency. Had we not been at war, the Council would have ruled, but we were, so we took orders from the Golden Mare. Even if the High Priestess had been alive, she would have deferred to our designated War Leader on most things."Cáel Ish, Cáel Wakko Ishara is a very dangerous and devious male, Aya. Be careful of any council he gives," Saint Marie's caution was more playful than menacing."I'll be okay," Aya peeped. "He doesn't have sex with any woman until she is eighteen." That wasn't what the Golden Mare was cautioning her about. We all knew it. Aya was working to defuse a sticky bit of mental juggling, listening to a man's advice."On that we can agree," Saint Marie conceded. "Back to what I would 'like' to say. The New Directive is being implemented. I feel it goes beyond the purview of my mandate. I will leave it for the Regency to deal with. Katrina and Tessa have already invested in the groundwork in this endeavor, so I will endorse it if that is the decision of the Regency.""I have zero desire to add a single Runner to the Security Detail. I will open up slots in the training program if that is what the Regency demands. Each House's policy for dealing with the First Directive is their business, not mine. If any of you wish to consider something the Princess considers to be important, so be it. The idea of 1,000 Isharans does not appeal to me. Look how much trouble their tiny numbers have already caused us and take heed."Buffy began growling, which amused/worried the Houses on either side of us. Unlike me, Buffy didn't 'roll with the blows' and considered all manner of insults to me, House Ishara and her Isharan sisters to be answerable with violence. I loved her so. There was also no way I'd let her go after Saint Marie. The Golden Mare would crush her; I had no doubt."The unwelcome blood feud: are both House Heads ignorant of my forbiddance of such things? Apparently so. Both defied me by tossing insults back and forth. Considering we are at war with two of the most powerful Secret factions, I am angered by both for their idiocy.""The solution the Princess likes is rather novel," Saint Marie was punishing both Messina and me with her low voice and fiery gaze. Krasimira coughed."Yes?" Saint Marie suspended her anger."The suggested resolution is not without precedence," Krasimira spoke with a scholarly detachment. "In our early days, the Host settled such disputes in Spring and Fall gatherings by contests of foot speed, hunting, horsewomanship, archery and wrestling. If we revive the tradition, the competing Houses could nominate one woman for each contest to settle the matter. Only the hand-to-hand match would risk either contestant's health.""I will consider it and render judgement before the Sun sets today," Saint Marie nodded. "The final like pleases me greatly. Dealing with the 52 of you is, Cáel?"I was on the spot. I couldn't let down my fan base of one, Aya. Perhaps it was five, Buffy (who would never admit it), Daphne (who liked me), Katrina (because she liked fucking with my head) and Desiree (who was less likely to admit she found me funny than Buffy).I felt I gave a decent effort."'A ginormous pain in my hemorrhoids?' the basic one.""'More painful than having my cornea scrapped with a spoon?' more gruesome.""'Enough to make me want to give Sakuniyas a surprise French kiss?' most likely to be fatal.""'Worse than waking up to discover I'm related to Cáel Wakko Ishara?' most horrifying, for both of us.""'Inspiring me to toss it all away and take up Professional Bikini Mud Wrestling?' a personal fantasy of mine.""Why do we put up with him again?" one House Head remarked."Because I am worried that one," motioning to Buffy, "will stab me in the elevator after a meeting.""My First, are you acting psychotic around the Council members?" I looked over my shoulder at Buffy."Wakko Ishara, it is not an act. I am psychotic," she responded deadpan."Are you still packing that thermite grenade?""No Wakko Ishara. Daphne stole it from me and hid it," was her quick delivery."I love working with you two," Daphne whispered."What is it with you, your unsubtle sexual innuendo and me in a bikini?" Saint Marie stared at me."I find the combination of brilliance and lethality sexy. Just ask Elsa," I grinned. Then I grimaced as Buffy stomped on my toes. The House Heads and Apprentices on either side of me noticed and clearly expected me to do something, like to show outrage (because she was my underling), or start crying (because I was a guy)."Prestige," Daphne hissed quietly. "Prestige." She was reminding Buffy that beating me up in public made the other Amazons think even less of me than they already did."I will go with (B), the cornea scrapping," Saint Marie gave me a nod."Damn it," I muttered. I also got my foot out of the way before someone did any more damage to my phalanges.'Best Daddy Ever,' Aya mouthed to me. Back to the main action."It is not my place to order the rest of you to elect Shawnee, Rhada and Buffy to be the Regency. I do admit I admire the mixture of candidates," Saint Marie declared. I shot Rhada a quick look. She seemed really, really enamored of the idea of being part of the Regency, thus staying in New York for the next decade, or so."Before the idea is rejected out of hand, I suggest we ask the three people our Princess would like to be part of the Regency if they would accept the nomination," the Golden Mare continued. "Shawnee Arinniti?""I bow to the logic and reason of the proposal," Shawnee replied."Rhada Meenakshi?""I wish to join my sisters in battle, yet I accept the reasoning behind the proposal," Rhada nodded. "If my Head of House agrees, I will stay and do my part for our People." What was she saying to me? 'You are going to whip me, beat me, torture me, humiliate me and push me to beyond the limits of any pain I have experienced until I pass out ~ repeatedly'."I despair of finding any other compromise," Mahdi frowned. "If my Apprentice understands the greater difficulty she will face gaining prestige among her House-mates, I will consent to this proposal." Essentially a 'yes'."Buffy Ishara?""I was really looking forward to ripping the spines out of still living foes, but I would be a fool to go against Aya of Kururiyahhssi's smarts. If Wakko Ishara wants to walk out of this room unassisted, he will see the wisdom of this decision as well," she gave me a shark's smile. Daphne had surpassed her limit and punched Buffy."Hell ya, I agree," I exclaimed. "Now I know there will be certain times of the day when she isn't stalking me.""I'll work more pain into our limited schedule," Buffy grumbled."Are we sure he is the House Head and she is the Apprentice?" Yet another House Head joined the 'shit on me' train.It was telling of our group dynamic how we accepted the Pyramid of Pain. The underlings dispensed advice and violence as they felt necessary without their 'superior' getting pissy about it. Buffy felt totally justified hitting me and accepted being hit by Daphne, who continued to act unimpeded as Buffy's rapid-fire translator."If I was House Head, I'd handcuff him to me," Buffy clarified for her."What she said," I pointed a thumb Buffy's way. I'd have used a finger, but she might have grabbed, twisted and made me scream in pain."Perhaps the Council can vote on this as their second order of business," Saint Marie cloaked her command as a suggestion."Cáel Wakko Ishara, can I ask you a personal question?" Kohar of Marda caught my attention."Shoot, wait, probably not the best terminology in this crowd. Ask away," I replied."Have you faced a House challenge yet?""Yes. Just last night in fact. We free-climbed the north-face of Havenstone. I beat the next closest contender by three floors. I also had Princess Aya on the roof dropping bricks on anyone who attempted to get past me.""That means he isn't going to answer you," Beyoncé  interpreted for my audience."Can't you ever take these meetings seriously?" Febe Mielikki glowered."La, Febe, in the past few minutes I have watched the person I love most in the world get her life shat on," I shook my head."The only thing worse than seeing this happen to Aya is knowing this is her sole opportunity to not lose her soul, so I'm sucking up my heart's pain and putting forward a jester's persona so I don't put any more pressure on her than she's already been subjected to. Like me, she doesn't want the distinction of being a Person of Note.""Like me, she knows she must sacrifice her dreams for the sake of our People, the Amazon Host. Trust me, you would rather have 'me, the jester' than 'me, the Amazon' furious with the destiny that has foisted this pain on her'. Do any of you take responsibility for forcing the events of this morning?" I growled. If they wanted to see the other side of the Janus, so be it."Had you chosen a Regency in the fucking weeks you've been bickering, Kwenhamai could have been dealt with privately. The fate of the Royal House could have been put off a few years. Had you not all been so dead-set on being heroines of the Host, three of you would have sacrificed your bloodlust, your birthright and the future accolades you could recite on your final night (before taking themselves to the cliff), but none of you did.""Instead, you set the stage for dumping all of your indecisiveness on the slender shoulders of a nine year old girl most of you had written off as too fractured and frail to survive her 12th year only three months ago. So Febe how do you like the honest 'me'?" I finished off furiously.It was not lost on anyone in the chamber I was an Amazon raging against the cruelty of fate. Every other bitch in the room knew they had discarded my daughter's life as trivial and I was prepared to unleash violence on the next one to show an ounce of disrespect over Aya's surrendering of her destiny and my grief at failing to find a way to stop this from coming to pass. St Marie had just reminded them that I was 'reliably" successful despite my handicaps. Not an enemy anyone in the room wanted any part of. Saku would have been proud.A Note:I have been remiss in informing my readers of the names of the 53 Houses, even though I created it some time ago. I have made a few alterations to the original version as I've had to rethink certain parts of this tale, but here is the list I now use.List of Goddesses:The First Twenty Houses in no particular order :1) Ishara, Oaths, Medicine and War (to North America) (died out 450 CE; Reborn in 2014)2)   (Deceased) Anat, Goddess of War, Fury and Blood Sacrifice (died out 6th cent. BCE) ~ possibly resurrected by Sakunyias3) Anahit, water, wisdom and war (to North America)4) Arinniti, Sun Goddess (to North America)5) Hanwasuit, Sovereign Goddess6) Illuyankamunus, Dragon God (to North America) (Special Case)7) Inara, the Hunter Goddess8)  au ka, fertility, War, healing9) Kamrusepa, Healing medicine magic (to Africa)10) Lelwani, Goddess of the Underworld (to Africa)11) Hapantali, Pastoral Goddess.12) Hatepuna, Sea Goddess (to India)13) Hannahannah, Mother Goddess14) Moirai, Fate15) Selardi, Lunar Goddess (to Africa)16) Nammu, Primordial Sea, sailing, sailors (to India) (to Indonesia)17) Uttu, Goddess of plants (to Africa)18) Lahar, Cattle Goddess (to Africa)19) Ereshkigal, Queen of the underworld (to India)20) Istustaya and Papaya, Twin Goddesses of Destiny (to North America)Additional Houses, founded in Europe:(Code: Sc = Scythian; T = Thracian, P, Phrygian, C = Celtic, R = Roman, Sl = Slavic)21) (Sc) Marda, the One-Eyed Goddess/Vengeance {fantasy creation}22) (Sc) Farānak, A Scythian Goddess also known as the Lynx Goddess and the Silent Huntress (Dora)23) (Sc) Stolgos, Monstrous Slayer of Greeks (known to the Greeks as the Gorgon Stheno) {semi-historical}24) (T) Cotyttia, Thracian Goddess of Sex, War and Slaughter (to North America)25) (T) Bendis, Thracian Goddess of the Moon and Hunting.26) (T) Semele/Rajah, Thracian Goddess of the Earth and Birth (to India)27) (T) Hylonome, Centaur Goddess28) (P) Cybele, Phrygians Earth Goddess on Lion's throne (to the Amazon)29) (C) Andraste, War Goddess; also Goddess of the Moon and Divination; 'the Rabbit Goddess'30) (C) Epona, Horses (to North America)31) (C) Cyhiraeth, Goddess of springs whose war cry precedes death (to Africa)32) (C) Maeve, War Goddess, the Enslaver of Men33)   (Deceased) (C) Nantosuelta, Earth, Fire and Fertility (died out 1st cent. BCE)34) (C) Artio, the Bear Goddess (to North America)35) (C) Nemain, Goddess of War and Panic36) (R) Minerva, Roman Goddess of War & Strategy37)   (Deceased) (R) Diana, Hunting and Archery (died out in India 16th cent. CE)38) (Sl)  iva, Love and Fertility49) (Sl) Morė, Goddess of harvest, witchcraft, winter and death (to North America)40) (Sl) Zorja, The twin Guardians (Evening/Morning Stars)41)   (Sl) Oźwiena, fame and glory (died out in 1944)42)   (Sl) Koliada, Sky Goddess and deity of sunrises/dawn (died out 17th cent CE)43) (F) Mielikki, Goddess of the Hunt44) (N) Ska i, giantess, Goddess of bow-hunting, skiing, winter, and mountainsAdditional Houses, founded in In dia:45) (I) Mookambika, Demon Slayers46) (I) Bhadra, Goddess of the Hunt (to Indonesia)47) (I) Meenakshi, The Liberator (Rhada and Madi's House)48) (I) Durga (Dark Mother) (to Indonesia)49) (I) Chandala Bhikshuki, Queen of Night, Death, Destruction and Rebirth50) (I) Jaya (Goddess of Victory)51)   (I) Chelamma, the Scorpion Queen (died out 16th cent.)Additional Houses, founded in Africa:52) (A) Oshun, (Yoruba Goddess of Love, Sexuality, Beauty and Diplomacy; Lady of the Orisha ~ life spirits)53) (A) Yemonja, Mother of Rivers (to the Amazon)54) (A) Oba, Goddess of Betrayal and Exile55) (A) Ox ssi, Goddess of Hunting, Forests, Animals and Wealth56) (A) Jengu, Goddess of Jungles and Water SpiritsAdditional Houses: founded in North America(NT = Native Tribal)57) (NT) Uusheenhiton (noo'uusooo' heeninouhuusei hitoniho') (Arapaho), Storm Horse Sister {fantasy creation}58) (NT) Gahe, Apache (supernatural spirits who live in the mountains)Prospective House:59) New, (Hittite) SzelAnya, the Dragon's DaughterCurrent Number of Central Houses:12 in North America (9+Ishara from Europe and 2 native)10 in Africa (6 from Europe and 5 native)3 in Amazonia (1 from Africa and 2 from Europe)8 in India (3 from Europe and 7 native)3 in Indonesia (2 from India and 1 from Europe)17 in Europe6 Deceased{7:35 am Sunday, September 7th ~ Last day}Right where we left offMy rage over Aya wasn't called into question or challenged. Practicality had trumped tradition in the inevitable Amazon fashion. The only one elevated in anyone's eyes was Aya. Krasimira's apparent political adventurism was probably hard for the others to deal with. But in context, only Mahdi, Katrina and Saint Marie had seen her denounce Hayden, so this seemed a new side of Krasimira to most people in the room.Krasimira wasn't the spiritual authority, that was Hayden. She wasn't the Generalissimo, that was Saint Marie. Katrina and I were both appointed officials, we retained our House status. Saint Marie would die a member of House Inara and join her ancestors with pride. Her litany of accomplishments were well known to the Host.But Krasimira? She would die a member of House Cybele unheralded. The Keeper of Records recorded the feats of others, not their own. Nearly two generations ago, a young Krasimira had joined the Keeper's House as a guardian to an un-remembered (save by her) augur. The augur passed and she took up other duties within the house.When the old Keeper faced her final months, she elevated Krasimira to her spot. High Priestess Hayden had approved the choice without really knowing who Krasimira was. (No one outside the House of the Keeper had personal bonds with her anymore.) Seamlessly, she had sat in the old Keeper's seat and the Council kept chugging along.For the past eight years, she had sat quietly at Hayden's side and only speaking when addressed. Mostly, she did nothing overt. The actual note-taking was done by an underling. The Keeper took her own private notes squirreled away in her mind, to be written when she was by herself. Those notes would be handed over to her successor, for the Keepers' eyes and theirs alone.I don't think Krasimira knew me in particular when she dutifully followed Hayden into these chambers the day my death, or life in a cage, was bantered about. It was the day we first crossed paths. She would have known of Shawnee's request for the tooth of an Isharan, though she lacked the authority to ask why. (She wasn't a voting member of the Council.)But when Shawnee made her claim, Krasimira hadn't balked in her support, despite the oddity of Shawnee's declarations, I was indeed Ishara and my sisters could not dispose of me. The outrage of the others meant nothing to her. She pursued her obligations with true Amazon fearlessness both inside and outside of the Council.On the night of the 2nd Betrayal, a Keeper had sat there in silence as her fellow Amazons, the Ash Men, were sentenced to an unjust death. She'd had neither the numbers nor the authority to alter events, what else could she have done?So the Keepers kept track of the names of nineteen 'unaccounted for' Ash Men. For what purpose? An episode of Amazon history no one would ever want to revisit? Yet in my hour of need, coming back 2,600 years was the name 'Vranus of Ishara', sitting only a few keystrokes away. No one, save a few Arinniti diehards, wanted to know the truth of the Amazon Ash Men; and even they didn't want to remember us as individuals. To them, Vranus existed as a notation on the secret Charter of the Arinniti Sons.To Krasimira, Vranus had been a living, breathing warrior of the Host, not even dead, still mythically fighting the enemies of our race because his death had never been officially recorded. With my appearance, I stood in mute testimony to his death, and that of his sons and their sons for a damn long time.Still, I hated playing catch-up.With the Amazon custom of adoption, had no one asked if another possible Isharan heritage still persisted?I would bet they had. And I'd bet they had sought for that knowledge in the Rolls of the Host, always finding that pathway devoid of hope. But if the Keeper had known, why had she kept quiet?Pride, shame, Krasimira's words: we show anger when we should show humility. We are proud of our shame. We are arrogant of our weaknesses. We have heaped insult upon insult on our ancestors, yet are now aghast that they turn away from us, I had confused her soliloquy with that of an accusation, not the long held understanding of her office.Even staring extinction in face, the modern Host hadn't truly accepted the answer, the line of Vranus. Faced with the truth, the Amazons would have 'forgotten' the descendants of Vranus all those centuries ago in the same way they 'forgot' all the other Ash Men on the day I was brought into the Host.But the Keepers did something more than maintain the rolls and records of the Amazons, more than watch over the augurs and make sure their messages made it to the proper ears. They safeguarded the truth. No matter what the Council decided and the High Priestess commanded, the Keepers remained honest stewards of the real history of the Amazons.Why?The Amazons were terribly practical and the truth could run contrary to the needs of political reality. Honesty wasn't a highly stressed Amazon virtue, loyalty was. So was bravery. And thus generation after generation of Keepers had lied to the Council and the High Priestesses. Every time those august personages had committed something to 'the nothingness', the Keepers had defied them and not forgotten.The first heads of the first twenty houses had surrendered their names for the unity of their people, but the Keepers remembered. All twenty of those women had been of the Amazon tribe of the Pala people living on the southern coast of the Black Sea when the Trojan Wars began. Over time, their true blood descendants had founded new houses and been adopted into others.Aya was truly a daughter of Kururiyahhssi; I had no doubt of that anymore. Had she not shared the same blood as the first Amazon, Krasimira wouldn't have brought Aya and Kwen together. Resurrecting an ancient tradition in a complicated fallacious coup attempt wasn't in her; nor was such a maneuver even a necessity. The Host would elect a Regency eventually and Saint Marie was handling the war in a highly competent fashion.So Krasimira hadn't sought out the heirs of Vranus, yet when one appeared, she welcomed 'him'. And when she stepped into the President's office with Hayden while waiting for me to be brought upstairs to face judgement that night, I imagined sending Hayden to the cliffs was the farthest thing from her mind.The rest were playing politics, gender politics, and couldn't see the truth staring Krasimira in the face. The truth was a bitch and didn't play favorites, or worry about the sensibilities of others. Krasimira had seen her sisters refusing to acknowledge the ugly reality they had created for themselves.Krasimira wasn't an advocate for Ishara, that was my job, and my crappy performance was something between Dot and me. She wasn't an advocate for the males and the New Directive. That was what Katrina was for. No, like a hundred Keepers before her, Krasimira was the silent sentinel for the Truth and, the Truth didn't care about anything but the Truth."The assassin is indeed in this room. Its name is Amazon was a rather grand pronouncement from the Chief Librarian, wasn't it? Krasimira didn't chastise Hayden. That wasn't her place. Technically, neither was she disputing Hayden's ability to rule.This wasn't the climax of a dinner-theater 'Who Done It'. The crime before the High Priestess was High Treason and I was the pre-ordained guilty party. My 'ally', Katrina Epona, had not been an advocate for my defense. No. Again in my Hour of Need it was Krasimira.Lacking any true authority, she had defied her sisters and made her definitive statement. What truly transpired was Krasimira staring Hayden straight in the eyes and saying 'you cannot lie your way out of this one, High Priestess. We (as in all the Keepers past and present) will not let you'.Had she used those words, Saint Marie would have gotten around to asking what Krasimira meant. Krasimira would have rather died, because once those bitches discovered their nerdy sisters hadn't erased a damn thing in 3,000 years, they would insist they do so immediately. Krasimira wasn't about to do that. Thanks to the chaos surrounding Hayden's departure, no one had confronted her over her crucial action.To put it more precisely, the Golden Mare had been too busy and Mahdi had been wrapped up in Hayden's Decree and the resulting pressure on the Heads of House to pick the Regency. Katrina was probably a case of I'm not going to ask you so you don't have to lie to me. The only other living person in the room when Hayden's fate was sealed was me, and I'd had my hands full as well.I had to think about what I should and could do. I couldn't beat her up over Aya anymore than I could punish my Isharans for their misplaced arrogance. I decided to extend a 'thank you'; and not only for myself, but for every conceited bitch who had ever sat at this table, or all the other physical mediums the Council had used before this one.We held three votes: The Council couldn't collectively decide on how to implement Aya's other likes (1), so they agreed on her suggestion for a Regency instead (2). The final vote was to set a date for the next Council meeting (3). A date within 9 days of the Winter Solstice with the Regency to decide the precise date and give the House Heads two weeks warning.The last calamity at the meeting was initiated by a question of etiquette."How do we address the Princess at Council meetings?" the Head of House Hanwasuit inquired of Krasimira."There is no precedent for addressing the Iwaruwa alone. By our laws, she is not truly Dumalugal Aya either. She is Nasusara," Krasimira responded. Queen."She is a child," a third House Head declared, "not an Amazon.""No," Mahdi shook her head. "A, Aya is 'un-casted'. She bears an honorific presented to her by the leader of an established stronghold (Summer Camp) and confirmed by the Golden Mare minutes ago.""Congratulations my mamētu me eda," I winked to my past and present Princess, "you've just become a single-digit aged teenager.""Go Aya," Daphne and Buffy whispered behind me. Aya raised her hand, waiting for Saint Marie's recognition.However, Saint Marie moved steadily forward, declaring: "Until the Regency alters my decision, I decline assigning anyone to the Iwaruwa (heiress) whose sole purpose would be to stop her from sneaking off to endure her 12th Year Test. I judge it to be better we know where we placed her as opposed to failing to outsmart her as she needlessly proves to the Host she is, in fact, already an Amazon of the Host." Aya lowered her hand.Thus,'Yes, Aya is an Amazon of the Host' and 'Aya will take her 12th Year Test because she wants to take it, won't let us talk her out of taking it and the rest of us had better accept it'."So, she is our Queen then?"No one appeared to have an answer. Aya raised her hand once more."Yes?" the Golden Mare smiled down at her."Am I in charge?" Aya's other hand squeezed Saint Marie's as she spoke in a barely audible voice."Perhaps.""If I was in charge, I would like it if there was a law that declared the Queen of the Amazons would be officially represented by a Regency until she becomes casted, and antedate the law by one hour so this never, ever comes up again," Aya kept looking up at Saint Marie."Aya," Katrina exhaled.The council chamber was a mixture of awe, resentment and amusement. If Aya was Queen, she could make such a law. The Queen-ship was a Bronze Age autocratic institution designed to provide leadership to a 'state' in near-constant warfare with is neighbors.It was guided by oral traditions and military necessity, not written laws. As long as the queens provided successes on the battlefield and through diplomacy, she was deemed fit to rule. The traditional way of choosing a House Head was the same for the Royal House, the ruling Queen chose an heir.In the long list of Queens, less than half had been the 'eldest' child. No, those ancient War Leaders picked the bravest, smartest and most successful daughters to succeed them. Their wisdom in those selections showed in the fact the Amazons had held off a male-dominated world for over 600 years before fatally marching off to answer an ally's call to fight in the Trojan War."I advise against it," Saint Marie shook her head. "You are young. You are also the only Royal we have. Duty demands and sisters must always answer their sister's call."Translation: Aya was an adult now. It was similar to the first lesson Pamela gave me upon learning I was Ishara. We lived with bitches, it doesn't pay to play nice with bitches."Thank you," Aya nodded. She was 'thanking' Saint Marie for the lesson, no matter how hard it was to accept. Krasimira coughed."Now that the matter is settled," she spoke. The matter wasn't settled. Krasimira was steamrollering the discussion. "What do we call you?", to Aya."I, oh," in a very small voice. Aya's brow furrowed and her tiny nose wiggled. "I wish to be known by the legacy of my Anna (mother) and Atta (me, Cáel). I will be Assiyai hamai.""Love song?" Daphne murmured to Buffy."Assiyai hamai?" Krasimira asked for clarification. 'Love-song' was hardly the name of a 'fierce' Amazon Queen."The only other name I could come up with was Markappidusmene, which seemed less auspicious," she meeped. Markappidusmene meant 'Tiny Smile'."Perhaps Talliyahulla would be more auspicious?" Saint Marie nudged Aya. 'War Cry'."Oh no!" Aya balked. "That's your job.""What do you think your job is?" the Golden Mare questioned, suddenly realizing she'd made the mistake of making assumptions where Aya was concerned."To go to the cliffs with twice as many Amazon daughters, each equal to the likes of Saint Marie, Katrina, Oneida, Buffy, Elsa, Kohar and Tad fi as exist today. We must not 'survive', or simply replenish our numbers."We must become stronger because the World is a terribly messed up place," she raised her wounded hand and splayed her digits for the others to see the two she was missing, "and has become too small for us to seek safety in hidden freeholds any longer. If we cannot hide, we must rule openly. We are Amazons. Having no equals, we must rule alone. The only people we can trust, really trust, are the sisters at our sides."My job is to advance my People's cause with both compassion and cruelty and I will do so alone, because the Amazon Queen has no equals, only daughters."Not a sound. I could count out the individual fan blades recycling the air."Let our enemies tremble," Saint Marie nodded, repeating an earlier declaration."Assiyai hamai," Krasimira intoned, making Aya's royal name official before adding, "Assiyai hamai, you are mistaken about one thing. You are not alone. You have a mamētu me eda.""Oh," she perked up, shedding the gloom which surrounded her. She looked at me, our eyes met and we both grinned, then she giggled...and yet again, up her hand went."Yes?" Saint Marie looked upon Aya respectfully and then at me with much suspicion."Is the mamētu me eda of my mamētu me eda also my mamētu me eda?" Aya asked.Just like old times, only Katrina was ahead of the game. "Oh, by Epona," the Spy-mistress snorted."Cáel Wakko Ishara, who is your mamētu me eda, oh no," Saint Marie bristled."Ah, indeed," Krasimira nodded. "An unlooked for bonus.""Does someone care to enlighten the rest of us?" the head of House Nemain prodded."Oh!" That was Elsa."That's right!" Oneida, she was definitely a fan of me and my spasmodic lifestyle."Wakko Ishara's mamētu me eda, other mamētu me eda, is Temujin, Great Khan of the Reborn Mongol-Turkish Khanate and ally of the Host," Saint Marie let them know. "They are bonded by Cáel risking his own life to save Temujin's. It is actually a privately understood and publically declared fact.""In Temujin's words to the international press when our Cáel and our new Queen were kidnapped : I believe Cáel is still alive. If he wasn't, we would be seeing piles upon piles of dead enemy around him and his 'boon companion', clearly visible from orbit. Until they discover this carnal pit from Hell, I am sure they are both still alive," Oneida added. Rhada flashed ill-distilled hate her way."Shawnee, is your Apprentice's mind addled with the birthing hormones of their child?" Mahdi snipped. That was merely a cultural zing, not an attempt to expose my sinister erotic misdoings. Unfortunately, she was somewhat correct. Okay, she was totally correct."That was uncalled for," Shawnee graciously chided Mahdi, thus demonstrating her ignorance of the facts soon to be in evidence."Yes, I am carrying a child of Arinniti and Ishara," Oneida proclaimed loud and proud. "We share a Warrior's Love."I wasn't really sure how anyone else reacted to the news because House Ishara exploded into violence. That is the politic way of saying Daphne and Juanita were trying to stop Buffy from beating me to death. Here was yet another Ishara-baby and it wasn't gestating inside her. I was too stunned to defend myself.And the old refrain: 'and then it got worse'."Ta  ah kattanda!" (IN HITTITE for 'you pig's ass'), Rhada howled. I missed her drawing her blade, vaulting to the top of the table and lunging at Oneida. Most of the Amazons in the room stood, yet held their ground.They weren't shocked into indecisiveness, only trying to understand the nature of the conflict before intervening. This was not the first 'your Amazon did something my Amazon found infuriating' public threat they had to have dealt with. Rhada was more volatile than the average woman of her breed and station, true, but a violent in-chamber assault?That wasn't the 'worse' though. Oneida drawing her blade in an open challenge to Rhada wasn't the worse either, nor was her shouting."He loves me! He merely saved you!"Saint Marie yelling 'Ishara! Ishara!' over and over again, demanding I put my house back in order wasn't the end of my woes, nope.Me being yanked free of my House fur-ball into the volcanic gaze of Elsa as she seethed, "Rhada?" Oh yeah, Elsa's people and Rhada's people had a bit of a blood feud going on, how could I have forgotten that?But wait!"Not Fabiola!" gasped Messina, bizarrely assuming I slept with, okay, not such a huge assumption."Gael?" voiced by the Head of House Bendis, followed by Gael's "I'm late.""Damn it!" I pulled away from Elsa (slightly)."No. She only lets me ejaculate on 'safe days'," to Messina, Fabiola's Mom."Oh, come on! We had sex one time!" to Gael of Bendis, and finally,"Stop it!" to Rhada and Oneida, (deep breathe). "Really?" with my most believable happy face plastered on. "This is great news!"No. No it wasn't, and I could read the ugly emotional undercurrents on the faces of everyone present, except Aya, who kept the faith."Ishara," Saint Marie rumbled. I held up one finger to forestall her wrath."Oneida, Rhada and I have already decided to name our daughter Parvati. My daughter by Tad fi, ordained by the Goddess to be the first born, will be named Shala while my first son will be called Harki heni (White Hair, I'd call him Raider when we were in the 'outside' world).""My daughter by Miyako Yuri will be named Suwais-urāni, Fushichou in her Mother's tongue, in honor of Sakuniyas. My, other relationships," I would have liked to say 'none of your business', except Amazon mothers, or not, those children would be of Ishara's blood and potentially their kin.

In this episode of the Creative Genius podcast, I interview Rebe Huntman about her debut memoir, "My Mother in Havana, a memoir of magic and miracle." Rebe shares her personal story of losing her mother at a young age and the subsequent decades of feeling disconnected from her memory. Driven by a deep longing and intuition, Rebe embarked on a 30-day DIY pilgrimage to Cuba to seek a different perspective on grief and connection. The conversation delves into how Rebe's background as a Latin dancer led her to discover the spiritual roots of Cuban dances and the traditions of honoring the deceased.  Rebe recounts her experiences immersing herself in rituals dedicated to the goddess Oshun, visiting the sanctuary of Cuba's patron saint, and meeting with a spiritist who she hoped would connect her with her mother.Rebe and I discuss the importance of intuition and following one's unique path, even when it doesn't seem logical. We also explore the disconnect in Western culture from ancestral connections, magic, and meaningful rituals, contrasting it with the Cuban traditions of keeping the dead close.The conversation touches on the challenges of staying creative and connected to one's inner voice in the face of overwhelming global issues and personal fears. Rebe shares her belief in creativity as a portal and emphasizes the importance of honouring inner longings and choosing to champion humanity. She also shares her personal rituals for grounding and connecting with her intuition and ancestors, offering practical advice for listeners seeking to do the same. Ultimately, Rebe's story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit, the wisdom of intuition, and the potential for magic and miracle in our lives, even in the darkest of times.  

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On 'Taboo', Niambi (who you may know as one half of the duo OSHUN) asks the uncomfortable questions out loud. She challenges our society's rigid views of motherhood, womanhood, relationships, friendships, & so much more. The EP forces us to look within ourselves &, just maybe, break free from convention. Be sure to listen to 'Taboo', wherever you stream or buy your music! Find Niambi on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/18VjYL567PiS4rphPwzWA6?si=7daKauvLQJSKmlmcnqOMVQ On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/artist/niambi/1729656842 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niambi/?hl=en Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favorite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send us a textLet this podcast episode be the reminder for each and everyone single one of you, who has been manipulated, gaslit, bullied, abused, and traumatized by the actions of narcissists and emotionally immature and egotistical beings, that you are the center of your universe. You get to stand tall now and forever in YOUR universe. And that them trying to push you down in fear to be small & tiny so THEY can steal your space, because they are unable to make a space as beautiful as yours for themselves, no longer works. That no longer works. I'm taking up the space in my reality now. I am taking up the space now and since the backlash was public to my name, I am ending it publicly as well.Support the show

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here!In this episode, Budi and Adam sit down with Amarantha Robinson, the playwright and performer of "ILARUN: The Cutting Comb", which also features company members Jack Burmeister and Jade Hibbert. Amarantha is a multi-talented artist with a passion for producing, performing, and writing. Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Amarantha has been involved in the arts since the age of five, specializing in Afro-Caribbean dance. She honed her skills with L'Acadco Dance Company, the University of the West Indies Dance Society, and the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica while studying Media and Communication at the University of the West Indies.After completing her degree, Amarantha became a familiar face on Jamaican television as the host and producer of the entertainment news show, Review on RETV. She then transitioned into freelance producing and production management for music videos and television shows, working with icons such as Shaggy and Sean Paul.​Amarantha pursued further education in the UK, earning a Master's degree in Film and TV Production from London Metropolitan University. In 2011, she made the bold move to immigrate to Australia on her own, facing the challenges of being an immigrant woman of colour in a new country.​Her first one-woman show, "Oshun," was developed with the help of a City of Melbourne Annual arts grant, and it premiered to sold-out audiences at La Mama theatre in December 2022. Due to its success, the play will be remounted in La Mama's main season in 2024.Show NotesZora Neale HurstonA People's History of the United StatesEquity & Racial Literacy ListSupport the showIf you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi MillerProducer: Jack BurmeisterMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comAdditional compositions by @jack_burmeister

What happens when a reality TV star turns author and entrepreneur? Find out as Mike Johnson takes us through his compelling transformation from being on The Bachelorette to launching his influential projects, including his book "Making the Love You Want" and the groundbreaking MetaMan initiative. Mike opens up about the significant personal and professional growth he experienced, shedding light on the evolution from his earlier initiative, Feeling Seen, to MetaMan's focus on reimagining masculinity and addressing pivotal issues facing men today.Ever wondered how societal expectations shape sexual preferences and dynamics within relationships? We tackle the often-misunderstood practice of pegging, asking whether a man's desire for pegging reflects his sexuality or disrupts marital power dynamics. Certified sexologists weigh in, providing essential insights into fostering healthy sexual relationships by understanding and respecting individual preferences. We also explore how financial decision-making can transform from traditional roles to collaborative approaches, emphasizing the value of mutual expertise and respect.We're not just redefining masculinity; we're talking metamasculinity, blending traditional and postmodern traits for more balanced relationships. Through real-life examples, Mike illustrates the importance of feeling seen and heard, both personally and professionally. Learn about Oshun, a soap brand aligning with emotional and physical cleanliness, and hear how Mike's involvement with Notley and its diverse, intellectual environment has expanded his perspectives. Join us as we explore these transformative ideas and celebrate the importance of empathy, strategic communication, and balanced dialogues in creating social change.Support the show

Join host Cody Wittick on this insightful episode of The Bottom Line, where he sits down with Joe Welstead, the innovative founder of Oshun, a hydrating supplement company. Joe shares his journey from building his first brand, Motion Nutrition, over 6-7 years to launching Oshun with a fresh perspective and lessons learned.In this conversation, Joe reveals the missteps he avoided the second time around and how he's embracing a simplified approach with Oshun. They delve into the strategical shift from launching multiple products to focusing on one SKU, and the decision to hone in on a direct-to-consumer model over an omnichannel approach. Learn how Joe leverages organic growth, balances control over brand narrative, and navigates the new landscape of paid advertising.Tune in to discover the bottom line on building a successful brand from the ground up.---------------------------------------There is a problem today with too much fake UGC exaggeration. Consumers are looking for authentic influencer content and we have the solution for that: SARAL is an InfluencerOS that brings your entire workflow from discovery to payments and tracking, all inside one platform.Go to: https://www.getsaral.com/ and get a 7-day free trial.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Cody on LinkedIn or X .Connect with Taylor on LinkedIn or X.Discover Kynship.

Enjoy this week's episode with Spanish DJ & Producer IVAN ROMERO. Ivan Romero, a emergent figure in the world of electronic music, has been producing and developing Afro House and Organic House projects since 2012. Hailing from Madrid, Ivan's musical journey began at an early age, as he was drawn to the rhythms and melodies of the Latin and African culture . Ivan's love for music and his innate talent led him to experiment with various genres, but it was the mesmerizing beats of Afro House and Organic House that truly resonated with him. Inspired by the natural world and the vibrant rhythms of life, he embarked on a path that would shape his distinctive sound. Ivan Romero's latest release is Oshun on Redolent, a tribal track that will conquer you from the first beat. Enjoy this Afro Deep Journey with IVAN ROMERO including his latest release Oshun on Redolent! DARKSYDEVYNIL - IZEGBE (EXTENDED MIX) Redolent KASANGO ,LEO GUARDO ,LEO GIRA - SAVE THE PRAYER (DJ CHUS REWORK) Redolent DJ CHUS , ROB MIRAGE - MANONEGRA (JOSU FREIRE REMIX) ERAN ERSH , NADIA BOULIF - SAMBA NOIR (ORIGINAL MIX) Redolent TOMY WAHL & ALAIN FANEGAS - LOVE IS YOU (FEAT ZANJMA ) Redolent IVAN ROMERO - ELYSIUM Redolent DA LE (HAVANA) - OYA Redolent LA SANTA - MI VIDA (ORIGINAL MIX) Redolent IVAN ROMERO - OSHUN (SPIRITUAL MIX ) Redolent C1 , DAVID HERRERO - TURBULENCE JAALEX , P RIVAS - INFERNO Redolent DJ CHUS , NUNO CLAM FEAT. VELVET VOICE - BETWEEN US MOLLA - AMEN FEAT. KOBI MARIMI (ANORRE REMIX) Redolent ZAKEM - WILE (ORIGINAL MIX) Redolent This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

Join Gabriel Flores and CEO/Founder of CallonDoc, TJ Oshun, as they dive into the how telemedicine is changing healthcare on The Shades of Entrepreneurship the podcast. Support the showStreamSpotifyApple Podcast Support The ShowMerchPatreonSocial Media FacebookLinkedInInstagramTikTokYouTube

TJ OSHUN is a leader in Telemedicine, digital health and the future of medicine. We discuss how technology can revolutionize healthcare accessibility. TJ talks about the many advantages of telemedicine including easy access, convenience, cost, privacy and range of services. His company callondoc.com, offers a wide variety of medical services on its platform and is accessible 24/7. We talk about what can and cannot be done via telehealth and how the platform is a valuable adjunct to one's primary care physician and insurance providers. TH is both incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the future of medicine and reaching a wide audience of: healthcare professionals, technology enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, innovation heads and/ national health policy makers  

I understand a little jealousy between sisters, but did Oshun take it too far? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theasheshop/support

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Oshun as a river goddess, fertility goddess, African Venus These ethnocentric and reductive views fail to reflect the centrality and authority of Oshun in Yoruba religious thought and practice. Neither do they convey the multidimensionality of her power: political, economic, divinatory, maternal, natural, therapeutic. This episode we will seek to gain an understanding of the Orisha Oshun. Barnes, Sandra T.. Africa's Ogun: Old World and New (p. 39). Indiana University Press. Baez Oñi Adde, Asiel. Expansion of the Igbodun: Orisha in the Diaspora Brown, David H. Patakin: Orisha Stories from the Odu of Ifá Correal, Tobe Melora. Finding Soul on the Path of Orisa: A West African Spiritual Tradition (p. 9). Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Cuoco, Alex. African Narratives of Orishas, Spirits and Other Deities Karade, Oloye. The Handbook of Yoruba Religious Concepts . Red Wheel Weiser. Kumari, Ayele. Isese: Spirituality Workbook, The Ancestral Wisdom of the Ifa Orisa Tradiotion. Mason. John. Orisa: New World Black Gods Prandi, Reginaldo. Mitologia dos orixás (Portuguese Edition) (pp. 130-131). Companhia das Letras. Wiles Quinones, Ayoka. I Hear Olofi's Song: A Collection of Yoruba Spiritual Prayers for Egun and Orisa . Oshun Publishing. Wippler ,  Migene Gonzalez-. Santeria: The Religion : Faith, Rites, Magic (p. 45). UNKNOWN. Kindle Edition. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theasheshop/support

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This timeless tale never really felt complete to me. When Ogun refuses to return to the world, only Oshun could save us. But what happens after? I hope you enjoy these stories! References: Cuoco, Alex, African Narratives of Orishas, Spirits, and other Deities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theasheshop/support

Oshun lives by the Lagoon everyday the baths and waits for a lover to appear. let's say it takes a while for this lover to appear. References: Prandi, Reginaldo. Mitologia dos orixás (Portuguese Edition) (pp. 130-131). Companhia das Letras. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theasheshop/support

The Klamath River 4-Dam Removal project is the largest such effort going on anywhere in the world. For decades advocates for letting the river run free to benefit salmon and all other associated riverine biodiversity assumed the corporate and government entities that had built and managed the dams were too powerful and closed off to the idea of removal.  But in recent years certain conditions changed and the stars somehow aligned— just long enough— for more open discussions of possibility to take place. Six indigenous tribes, agencies, politicians and corporate interests engaged in dialogues that led to a decision and a plan to bring the dams down.  By the end of 2024, this portion of the mighty Klamath River will flow freely once more.Learn More About the 4-Dam Removal Project:NPR: No turning back: The largest dam removal in U.S. history beginsAmerican Rivers: 6 Things You Need to Know About the Klamath River Dam RemovalsOregon Public Broadcasting: Researchers, tribes, residents prepare for a century of sediment released from the Klamath damsThis episode was produced by Chrissie Bodznick with music by Trace Ketterling.Learn more about The Answers Are Out There Podcast at www.theanswersareouttherepodcast.net or on instagram. You can also sign up to receive email updates here. Email us at sean@theanswersareouttherepodcast.net

Orunmila was having a tough time at life? Until he decided to visit the Babalawo. Will Oshun give Orunmila what he needs to achieve wealth? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theasheshop/support

Ce Jeudi 14 Mars avec NAWME on a ri, parlé de partager ses banger, de devenir danseuse à 30 ans, j’ai dit « du coup » souvent, et surtout, on a B2B. Tu peux écouter son travail ici : linktr.ee/Nawme OSHUN L'article SuperBlast – 14/03 – OSHUN x NAWME est apparu en premier sur Radio Campus Tours - 99.5 FM.

1/ BRASCO NOIR AND SAMURAI DEL. Wolfskin. 2/ FLIP. Hip hop at war. feat CYMARSHALL AND SKIT SLAMS. 3/ JOE KICKASS. Superhero stuff. 4/ VERBAL KENT. Wilkes booth. 5/ MR LIF. Return of the bboy. feat EL-P. 6/ RASCO. This is what it is. 7/ THE LEFT. How we live. feat. HASSAN MACKEY. 8/ WILLIE THE KID AND BRONZE NAZARETH. Sweet sorrow. 9/ COPYWRITE AND PLANET ASIA. The cypher of agartha. feat. CANIBUS. 10/ RAPSODY. Chrome (Like Ooh). 11/ OSHUN. Welcome ben.12/ YARAH BRAVO. Push.13/ CHENOIR. Fall of rome.14/ SAMPA THE GREAT. Final form. 15/ VEL THE WONDER. Looking Back. feat Gavlyn and Reverie.16/ ARMANI CAESAR. Gucci casket. feat Conway the Machine.Escuchar audio

Joe Welstead is a former commonwealth swimmer turned entrepreneur and creative. Expect to learn, why athletes make good employees in business, how to set unbreakable goals and rules, why others should set your goals for you, how his new brand Oshun simplifies hydration, how to learn to delegate and let go of control, why swimming can be made more exciting for the viewer, and much more. Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeWelstead Oshun: https://drinkoshun.co Extra Stuff: Get 20% of MindStrong Sport app subscriptions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindstrongsport.com/checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Use code raisingyourgame) Get in Touch: ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lewishatchett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lewis_hatchett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  To sponsor or contact the show visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast.lewishatchett.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 Are you curious about different folk traditions? Would you like to learn more about the meaning of rituals? Today's guest,  Luisah Teish, was born and raised in New Orleans and is a priestess of Oshun in the Yoruba Lucumi tradition. She teaches classes on African goddesses, shamanism, and the Tambala tradition. She experienced several initiations in Africa and is also a Chieftain. Today she talks about intergenerational storytelling, as well as the importance of extended families and intentional communities. She shares about raising children and how they are teachers. She works with elders and has a massive body of folklore which she uses in her practice. She teaches classes and consults with spiritual seekers. As a priestess of Oshun, she shares what she represents. Luisah specializes in body image issues and sexual dysfunction and works with women to invoke the powers of the feminine. Luisah talks about how we carry the cells of our past ancestors. She works with various multi-cultural women's groups and aims to take time with each woman of each culture and explains how together various people comprise a beautiful bouquet. She talks about sexuality, the media, and challenges of youth today. She shares her thoughts about the relationship between sex and death and how we need to consider the threat of AIDS and other risks. It can happen to anyone. She shares ways to solve these problems by raising awareness first. You do not target people; you address the situation. She talks about the “Pouring Money Ritual” which can be conducted on the New Moon. She explains about the particular chants used which are based on a ritual from Cameroon. The idea is about how the flow of wealth moves around the circle. It's not selfish, as it's based on the energy of moving wealth around to others. It can help with mind shifts and building community. In certain African villages, they work together to help each other. For example, everyone pitches in so a particular student can go to school to learn a certain skill, then come back and help the community with that skill. It's about giving and receiving. Luisah teaches the elements of ritual at various schools and one of her students does rituals in maximum security prisons. Through her work as an actress, storyteller, and priestess, Luisah dramatically re-creates centuries-old African American traditions with music, memoir, and folk wisdom and tells us how we can adopt and adapt traditions and make them personal to each of us. Today she talks about her book,  “Jambalaya: The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals.” Info: yeyeluisahteish.com.

Oshun agrees to marry Aganju, But Does she Really love him.

This week, Naomi tells us the tragic events that led to the murder of a gifted young musician while studying abroad.Then Amber tells the updated story of Natalia Grace. This case was first done on episode 19, but with new information, it was necessary to retell the story.For this episode, Amber was drinking Oshun - a white wine from South Africa. Naomi pulled her sources from:https://bringmethenews.com/man-gets-6-years-prisonhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/roommate-stabbed-student-jailed-six-years.htmlhttps://nypost.com/dutch-musician-charged-in-stabbing-death-of-us-studenthttps://www.bradshawfuneral.com/obituaries/sarah-papenheimJosh and Sarah Papenheim Scholarshiphttps://ktla.com/american-student-stabbed-to-death-in-the-netherlandshttps://www.investigationdiscovery.com/american-student-stabbed-by-roommatehttps://www.gofundme.com/f/sarah-papenheim-memorial-fundhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195341137/sarah-papenheimhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46571782https://nltimes.nlvictims-mother-appalled-six-years-prison-fatal-stabbinghttps://nltimes.nl/mistakes-made-assessing-mental-state-suspect-Support the showGo check out our patreon page athttps://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaosFor more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"https://www.crimewineandchaos.comhttps://www.facebook.com/crimewineandchaoshttps://www.instagram.com/crimewineandchaospodhttps://twitter.com/crimewinechaosCrime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records.Amber is the vocalist, and attempted mandolin player in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or athttps://www.tinfoiltophat.comNaomi is a Co-Founder and head of xDev at Shrapnel Studio. You can follow her work at www.shrapnel.com You can also follow her on Twitter @MissGnomers

Today we'll go DEEPER into sex magick! Part 3 will cover New Age sex magick instructors and some ideas of what it really is doing. We'll take a look at a woman who sells courses on it, connections to Beyonce, Osho and even Ghostbusters!Jellybean update12:00: Starts sex magick discussionLayla Martin, Osho, Beyonce's Oshun, promising health and best sexdifference between Tantra and sex magick, why are these things occult, what is antinomianism, how all these things are satanic (according to Anton LaVey)New Age grifters- everything online is fakeGhostbusters sex magick—You can now sign up for our commercial-free version of the show with a Patreon exclusive bonus show called “Morning Coffee w/ the Weishaupts” at Patreon.com/BreakingSocialNorms OR subscribe on the Apple Podcasts app to get all the same bonus “Morning Coffee” episodes AD-FREE with early access! (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/r34zj)-Check out the index of all supporter ad-free episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/55009895-Follow Josie Weishaupt on IG for dogs, memes and show discussions: instagram.com/theweishaupts2 (*now under new management- Josie's running it and reading all the comments!)Want more?…—Sign up for the free email newsletter for updates at BreakingSocialNorms.com—Index of all previous episodes on free feed: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/2021/03/22/index-of-archived-episodes/—Leave a review or rating wherever you listen and we'll see what you've got to say!Follow us on the socials:-instagram.com/theweishaupts2/Check out Isaac's conspiracy podcasts, merch, etc:-AllMyLinks.com/IsaacW-Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture (on all podcast platforms or IlluminatiWatcher.com)-Isaac Weishaupt's book are all on Amazon and Audible; *author narrated audiobooks

Yemaya learns how to divine from her sister Oshun, but she learns so much more from her Husband Orunmilla. References: Cuoco, Alex. African Narratives of Orishas Spirits and Other Deities Ocha Ni Lele. Teachings of the Santeria Gods

In February 2024, Rev. Latishia will be embarking on a profound initiation into the Lucumí tradition, as a priest dedicated to Oshun. The Lucumí faith, also known as Santería, is a rich and vibrant Afro-Caribbean spiritual tradition that has been a source of inspiration and guidance for her on her path. From February 2024-February 2025, Rev. Latishia will undergo the Iyaworaje, commonly referred to as the "year of white." This period is a time of deep spiritual reflection, learning, and growth, marking the beginning of a new phase in her ministry.In this powerful interview, Rev. Latishia shares how understanding and incorporating the faith of her ancestors has enhanced her own faith, deepening her relationship with Christ and with her ancestors. About Rev. Latishia JamesLatishia James, MDiv (she/they) affectionately known as Rev. Pleasure is a Black queer femme, womanist, writer, facilitator of healing spaces for BIPOC women, femmes, and LGBTQIA folks, and sacral spirituality coach. A Master of Divinity and Certificate of Sexuality & Religion graduate from Pacific School of Religion she lives - and works - at the intersection of pleasure activism, sacral sanctity, spirituality, reproductive and healing justice. She is currently the Co-Director for Organizational Development at SACReD - Spiritual Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity.Latishia also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Villanova University in Human Services, which is where they first understood that they could be a healing practitioner beyond a medical professional and began advocating for the wholeness of women and girls of color. Their startup spirit and ministry of presence reaches beyond the physical walls of "the church." Her service as a rape crisis counselor, LGBTQ activist, hospital and abortion-clinic chaplain, and facilitator blossomed into Empathic Solutions, LLC. Their consulting and spiritual coaching practice for people harmed by religious rhetoric and patriarchal power-based violence.Latishia is dedicated to the wholeness of Black folks, and that is at the forefront of everything she does including her care of herself. They are committed to experiencing the fullness of joy and goodness of their body for their own benefit, outside of systems of oppression, in this lifetime and wants the same for their beloveds.Connect with LatishiaInstagram: @love.latishiaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latishiaavjames/Connect with us!Sign up to receive a little Gospel in your inbox every Monday Morning with our weekly devotional Check out our website for great resources, previous blog posts, and more.Get some Lady Preacher Podcast swag!Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

adrienne is joined by Southern born, Queer, Black, Bay Area based somatic healer, awakener, bodyworker, ritualist, & song weaver, MawuLisa Thomas-Adeyemo. They dig into setting up a witch school for your heart, fat phobia in the medical industrial complex, healing what is wounded, being a bridge, GAYTE-keeping, patriarchal bullshit, finding that divine mirror, manifesting heaven on earth, being put here to relieve suffering, the fertility blessings of Oshun, digging into our divine purpose, being the holiest expression of ourselves, pacing ourselves and so much more. --- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT OUR SHOW! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Endoftheworldshow --- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TRANSCRIPT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Music by Tunde Olaniran, Mother Cyborg and The Bengsons --- HTS ESSENTIALS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT Our Show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Endoftheworldshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PEEP us on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/endoftheworldpc/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/how-to-survive-the-end-of-the-world/message

Join me this full moon in Leo for story time! Featuring “Things You May Find Hidden In My Ear,” by Palestinian poet, Mosar Abu Toha and a Yoruba Creation Myth about Oshun, the goddess of love & beauty!   Original music by Lucas Bakker, editor and producer of Blue Medicine JournalZ: A Jungian podcast!  

#SessionLive Cap Caraïbes avec un groupe de Gonaïves (Haïti) Chouk Bwa qui fait route commune avec le duo électro belge The Angströmers et la violoniste cubaine Yilian Canizares. Suite au succès de leur 1er album collaboratif Vodou Alé (2020) Chouk Bwa & The Ångströmers, sortent leur 2è album intitulé Somanti. Cette réunion mêle les puissants rituels vaudou d'Haïti à une musique électronique et du dub captivant. Les 2 groupes proviennent de traditions très différentes. Chouk Bwa est originaire de Gonaïves, berceau du vaudou haïtien et lieu de naissance de l'indépendance du pays. Leur mizik rasin (musiques racine) est imprégnée de la spiritualité profonde des temples lakou, de l'histoire révolutionnaire de leur ville natale et de l'héritage africain de son peuple. Le duo basé à Bruxelles, The Ångströmers, canalise sa passion pour la musique concrète, le dub, le hardcore et l'industriel, ainsi que sa connaissance experte de toutes sortes d'équipements électroniques analogiques. Les 2 groupes sont unis par leur capacité à plonger leurs auditeurs dans une transe extatique.Alors que Vodou Alé se concentrait sur de nouvelles compositions et des chansons narratives, Somanti est un album de rituel. La plupart des morceaux sont basés sur une musique cérémonielle avec des paroles traditionnelles révélant des proverbes sages. Il est important pour les musiciens de préserver la complexité et la solennité de l'aspect religieux.La musique de Chouk Bwa est entièrement acoustique : c'est le son du bois, de la peau, du métal, de la corne et de la voix humaine chantant en créole haïtien. Cette musique renferme de forts souvenirs culturels et des rythmes, avec ses invocations des terres ancestrales – les royaumes africains d'Oyo, du Kongo et du Dahomey – et les proclamations tonitruantes des esprits vodou transcontinentaux de Legba, Ogou et Inan. Il y a de la joie dans les chansons, mais aussi un côté plus sombre, une rage empathique témoignant de l'injustice et plaidant en faveur des pauvres du monde.Titres interprétés au grand studio- Fey Nan Bwa Live RFI RFI Vidéos  - Sala, extrait de l'album Somanti- Somanti Live RFI RFI Vidéos.  Line Up : Maloune Prevaly, chanteuse, Jean Rigaud Aimable, tambour, choeur, Frédéric Alstadt, électro, Nicolas Esterle, électro, Gomez Henris, lead chant, tambour, fer, Sadrack Merzier, tambour, choeur.Son : Mathias Taylor et Benoît Letirant.► Album Somanti (Les Disques Bongo Joe / L'Autre Distribution 2023).Concert 5 novembre 2023, Aubervilliers, Villes des Musiques du Monde. Puis nous recevons la violoniste cubaine Yilian Canizares pour la sortie de son nouvel album Habana-Bahia.Yilian Cañizares poursuit son tour du monde des africanités en exil. En 2019, pour graver l'album Erzulie, elle s'était installée à la Nouvelle-Orléans ; elle y avait retrouvé les mémoires vives de la créolité, du vaudou haïtien, du jazz cosmopolite et du funk sudiste. Aujourd'hui, pour Habana-Bahia, elle choisit une autre capitale des identités noires: Salvador de Bahia, et surtout un quartier en particulier, Candeal, qui concentre toute l'électricité d'une métropole, ses esprits et ses tambours. Candeal ressemble aux zones franches, aux outre-mondes décrits dans les livres de Jorge Amado. Les immenses fresques de graffiti dessinent sur les murs des épopées modernes, les orchestres du bloco afro tapissent l'espace sonore. Et l'âme incandescente du musicien Carlinhos Brown veille sur ces rues qui abritent un épicentre culturel. Yilian a demandé à un très proche de Brown d'assurer la direction musicale de l'album : Alê Siqueira. Alê Siqueira a non seulement obtenu un Grammy Award pour les architectures musicales qu'il a bâties dans l'album Tribalistas. Mais il a aussi façonné des univers pour Tom Zé, Chico César, Caetano Veloso et la scène internationale, de Cheikh Lô à Omara Portuondo. Ce que Yilian Canizares cherchait en lui, c'est la maîtrise absolue des textures bahianaises mais aussi une vision contemporaine, des racines et des ailes.Ce n'est pas la route des esclaves que Yilian emprunte dans son œuvre de retour aux sources ; c'est celle des divinités. Quand elle était petite, au centre-ville de La Havane, Yilian devait lisser ses cheveux, masquer toute trace de négritude. En grandissant, elle a renoué avec sa part africaine dans les temples de la Regla de Ocha, parmi des saints qui ont voyagé à fond de cale, dans toutes les colonies, de Cuba aux États-Unis, d'Haïti au Brésil. Un jour, Yilian Cañizares a découvert qu'elle était protégée par un esprit féminin, vêtu d'or, un esprit parfumé, de fleurs et de beauté, qui porte le nom d'une petite rivière au cœur du Nigeria : Oshun.La musique de cette chanteuse, violoniste formée à l'école classique, de cette femme qui danse et pense le monde, cette musique est une odyssée à la recherche des traces qu'Oshun a laissées sur toutes les terres où elle a été dispersée. Forcément, Habana-Bahia est une étape clé de ce périple au pays imaginaire des dieux qu'on appelle Orishas. Il ne s'agit pas pour Yillian de singer les rythmes du Nordeste brésilien, elle ne joue pas les couleurs locales, mais elle enquête plus profondément encore sur tous les accents que la culture du peuple yoruba a pris dans ses transports transatlantiques. Et les prières antiques qu'elle chante sont des exorcismes qui substituent à la tragédie de la déportation le pouvoir de la résistance. Pour ce segment, Yilian Cañizares voyage encore avec ses compagnons de longue date, le bassiste mozambicain Childo Tomás et le percussionniste cubain Inor Sotolongo, deux marins d'eaux agitées qui sont pour cette musique une imperturbable colonne vertébrale. Ils offrent à Yilian une base solide, une rampe de lancement pour que les Brésiliens, les voix, les guitares, les peaux tendues, tous ces hôtes de Candeal puissent multiplier les pistes, sans que jamais cette musique ne ressemble à une auberge espagnole. Et pourtant, ce disque est un festin. Il s'ouvre par le timbre sans âge des lavandières mystiques d'Itapuã qui bénissent le nom de « Oxum » —tel qu'on l'orthographie là-bas. Il déploie des souls salées, des rocks filtrés, des tropicalismes du siècle nouveau. Il mêle des voix d'ici et d'ailleurs, des duos par-delà les mers, de l'espagnol et du brésilien. Yilian Cañizares chante sa vraie nature volatile, elle réconcilie l'espace et le temps, les hommes et les dieux.Titres Interprétés au grand studio- Bembé Live RFI voir le clip - Oxum (radio edit) voir le clip - Habana Bahia Live RFI voir le clip. Son : Benoît Letirant, Mathias Taylor.► Album Habana-Bahia (Absilone 2023).Concert Paris 8 novembre 2023, Café de la Danse.

Adiba Nelson joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about putting humor in our work, the importance of voice, not worrying what people think, writing about mother-daughter relationships, raising teenagers, when you feel like you have nothing left, emotional labor and choosing when to educate others about her daughter's disability, being a multi-genre writer, MFA programs, and her memoir Ain't That a Mother.   Also in this episode: -Child loss -Imposter syndrome -Finding hope   Books mentioned in this episode: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey   Adiba Nelson is the author of Ain't That A Mother; the memoir that Essence, Bustle, Ms. magazine and Shondaland all hailed as a “must read”, and subject of the Emmy winning documentary, The Full Nelson. She is also a disability rights activist, Executive Producer and Creative Consultant on the tv series based on her memoir (currently in development), a freelance journalist, semi-retired burlesque performer and very tired mom! In 2013 she self-published her first children's book Meet ClaraBelle Blue after not being able to find a book that adequately and appropriately represented her daughter (disabled, Black). Since then Adiba has led numerous workshops and given keynote addresses around the country for parents and educators focusing on DEIA from a disability perspective.   In 2017 Adiba delivered her TEDx talk (Skating Downhill: The Art of Claiming Your Life) to a sold out crowd, and has since joined the NPR affiliate Arizona Public Media as a regular contributor on Arizona Spotlight, and was a featured speaker at the Smithsonian Institute National Museum of African American History and Culture. Her children's book, “Oshun & Me” (MacMillan/Feiwel & Friends) will be available Winter 2024, and her next book, “Hazel's Best Day!” will be available Winter 2026.   Connect with Adiba: Website: www.thefullnelson.net Instagram: www.instagram.com/adibanelson Twitter: www.twitter.com/adibanelson Facebook: www.facebook.com/AdibaNelsonWriter Ain't That A Mother: https://www.amazon.com/Aint-That-Mother-Postpartum-Everything/dp/B0BMKG3M9M/ref=zg_bsnr_271583011_sccl_5/135-8794494-4325615?psc=1   – Ronit Plank is a writer, teacher, and editor whose work has been featured in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Writer's Digest, The Rumpus, American Literary Review, Hippocampus, The Iowa Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named a 2021 Best True Crime Book by Book Riot and was a Finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards, the Housatonic Book Awards, and the Book of the Year Awards. Her fiction and creative nonfiction have been nominated for Pushcart Prizes, the Best of the Net, and the Best Microfiction Anthology, and her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' Eludia Award. She is creative nonfiction editor at The Citron Review and lives in Seattle with her family where she is working on her next book.   More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Sign up for monthly podcast and writing updates: https://bit.ly/33nyTKd Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ More about WHEN SHE COMES BACK, a memoir: https://ronitplank.com/book/ More about HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE, a short story collection: https://ronitplank.com/home-is-a-made-up-place/ Connect with Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank   Background photo: Canva Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

The most well-known African-derived religion in the Americas is La Regla de Ocha or Lucumí, more popularly known as Santería. The music used to accompany rituals and ceremonies involves complex, polyrhythmic drumming and a huge repertoire of songs for the different orishas (Yoruba-derived deities), like Yemayá, Oshún and Changó. Rebecca breaks down some basic features of the religion and its diverse musical ensembles, as well as its widespread influence on Cuban popular music.Songs played:Elegua, Jesus Díaz y Su QBAA Elegua, Merceditas Valdés y Yoruba AndaboGüiro for Oshun, Afrocuba de MatanzasOgun, Bobi CéspedesY Que Tú Quieres Que Te Den (1991), Adalberto Álvarez Y Su SonY Que Tú Quieres Que Te Den (2005), Adalberto Álvarez Y Su SonSupport the showIf you like this podcast, please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating on Apple PodcastsFollow The Clave Chronicles on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @clavechronicleshttps://theclavechronicles.buzzsprout.comIntro and outro music: "Bengo Latino," Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions

Episode Title: Don't miss your healing (for witchcraft) Podcast Host: Tomeikia Gray About this episode: This episode expresses my love for Beyonce -while recognizing the idolization of the spirit behind the artist. A call for deep repentance and understanding of warfare that is happening on all levels. Beyonce herself isn't the problem, but the spirit of Oshun is… SO knowing that I must choose to be obedient regardless of how the world has masked modern-day witchcraft. (Even when it looks so good and innocent). Just prop your feet up and let's get into this word and how God came for me and my knowing. The Podcast Mission: Disciples in Progress is a bible study podcast dedicated to the development of beliefs in Jesus Christ. This isn't your average bible study podcast. This podcast is meant to help you go deeper in your faith, deeper in your spiritual life, and deeper in your relationship with Christ. Members of this podcast are not perfect and will never demonstrate to be such a thing, but we are dedicated to our relationship with Christ. Do you want to grow spiritually? Well, listen up! Podcast Links: CashApp Me some Love (If you can

In a digital era where personal stories and vulnerabilities are shared with a click, a compelling query emerged in the Esther Perel Discussion Group on Facebook: "How do you handle vulnerable discussions about finances while dating?" Diving deep into the intricacies of money, success, and relationships, Christina teams up with Amanda Young, a tantra and goddess archetype teacher, to vulnerably explore and discuss the intertwined worlds of wealth and romance. In this episode: Explore the age-old archetypes: Women as receivers and men as penetrators. Discover the story of Oshun and her honeypot, symbolizing divinity, femininity, and love. Dive into the challenges and rewards of being a female founder in a socially impactful company. Reflect upon the NYTimes article, "What the Rich Won't Tell You" and the hidden world of wealth. Personal tales of money and its effects on self-worth and relationships. With over 15 years in the divine feminine space, Amanda Young has dedicated her life to helping ambitious women unearth and embody their hidden feminine energy. Known for her mastery in teasing out the sacred feminine creature within, Amanda's insights offer a fresh perspective on dating, money, and self-worth in today's world. To learn more about Amanda and delve deeper into her transformative teachings, visit urbangoddessretreats.com and follow her on IG at @urbangoddessamanda. Elevate your understanding of pleasure and prosperity by joining Christina in Amanda's Pleasure & Prosperity Immersion online course. Purchase your access at urbangoddess.life/prosperous-goddess-course using the code WEDEEPEN, and join the dedicated WhatsApp Group for course discussions and insights. For those interested in the intersections of astrology and the divine feminine, Rebecca and Amanda will be co-hosting the "Tantra & The Stars" and "Embody Your Inner Goddess" workshops through the WeDeepen Network. Subscribe at wedeepen.com to stay updated. Want to dive even deeper? Connect with Christina and discover the transformative world of WeDeepen. Visit wedeepen.com or follow @christinaweber and @wedeepen on Instagram. Embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth through their tailored coaching services and matchmaking database. Don't miss out on 'Deepen with Christina,' where life-changing connections are just a conversation away.

whit (they/she) is a Black, queer, full spectrum doula who is beginning the trying to conceive journey with her partner. In today's episode, whit gives their takeaways and insight gained from joining Fertile earlier this year.  In today's episode, Josie and whit go into paying attention to your body's cycle, the impact of noticing your elemental deficiencies and tending to them, being intentional with family planning, and thinking with the end in mind.Follow whit on Instagram.Follow Viola's Herb Garden.Visit their website.Support their Patreon.A statement from whit: “I definitely conflated Oshun's two partners into one story. It doesn't truly change the feel I get from Oshun or her story and the way I share it in this podcast episode but I wanted y'all to know that I caught it. As always I encourage people to get curious and learn more for themselves, my favorite YouTuber tells the stories of Oshun most beautifully in her collections of videos called ‘Orisha Stories.' Feel free to take a listen.” Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link to save 20% off anything you order.

1. I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free - Nina Simone 2. Amöban - Little Dragon 3. Chances - Mack Keane 4. A Love Song (About Losing Someone) - Chris Anderson 5. Kalifornia - Jazzbois 6. How It Feels To Fly - Alicia Keys 7. Heatwave - Raury 8. Love Me - JMSN 9. Primetime (feat. Miguel) - Janelle Monáe 10. I Will Die On Your Hill (feat. Orion Sun) - deem Spencer 11. Bitter Lovers (feat. BJ the Chicago Kid) - Tash Sultana 12. Forever In a Song - rum.gold 13. Part Time Girl - MALIA 14. Thinkin Bout You - Jon Vinyl & Jeremy Passion 15. Parent Trap (feat. Justin Timberlake) - Jack Harlow 16. you - CKay 17. Feel No Ways - Drake 18. Law of Attraction - Feiertag, OSHUN & Niambi Sala 19. PDA - Bas 20. my boo flip - DNNY KAY 21. Too Much (Cabu Remix) - C&G, Cabu & CVIRO 22. Summer Days - N.O.M.A.D Luke 23. AM/FM - rum.gold 24. Freak - Doja Cat 25. doinit4summertime - DNNY KAY 26. The Sun - Laurence Guy

Oshun is one of the most popular Orishas, but her allure and her wrath go hand-in-hand. Join Lyvonne and Osún priestess, Iya Osundara (aka “Bruja Banton”) for a conversation on owning your spiritual journey, accepting your calling, and the sacred nature of being gully! Inspired by "Bone" by Yrsa Daley-Ward.Order your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/Leave a comment and 5-star review on Amazon!For this episode's supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join the tier that's right for you! The Sensual Faith tier supports the podcast and the Lavish Love tier supports the podcast *and* grants you access to bonus content (like book studies, audio essays, tarot/oracle card readings, behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive sneak peeks, and more!).Other ways to support Lyvonne and her work:Cash App: $PastorBaeVenmo: @LyvonneBriggsZelle: Lyvonne.Briggs@gmail.com

Pleasure Muse: Oshun    Tantalizing Trivia   Oshun is a goddess deity, or orisha, of the Yoruba religion of West Africa. There are equivalent goddess figures in multiple cultures including as Oxum in Brazil and Ochun in Cuba. Tradition holds that Oshun comes from Osogbo, Nigeria. That city is considered sacred, and it is believed to be fiercely protected by the water goddess. The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, a forest that contains several shrines and artwork in honor of Oshun; it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. Every year Oshun devotees and other people of the Yoruba religious tradition go to the Oshun River to pay homage at the Oshun festival.  One of the youngest Orisha's and one of the most adored in the Yoruba religion. She is the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. She exudes sensuality and all the qualities associated with fresh, flowing river water.  She is a teacher of both magic and mysticism. She is the granter of wishes and all of your heart's desires.  Mirror Work: Drop into a Goddess squat and allow your hips, chest and heart to open to your divine power.. Instructions:  From a standing position with the feet 3 feet apart, bend the elbows at shoulder height and turn the palms facing each other. Turn the feet out 45 degrees facing the corners of the room, and as you exhale bend the knees over the toes squatting down. Press the hips forward, press the knees back. Drop the shoulders down and back and press the chest toward the front of the room. Keep the arms active, as if they were holding a big ball over your head. Look straight ahead with the chin parallel to the floor. Breathe and hold 3-6 breaths While breathing repeat the affirmations below.  Affirmation:  I am at the center of creation, the river of life flows through me.  I give birth to new ideas each day, I nurture them with care.  I am divine.  Activate the Divine:  A Playlist  Alchemy Assignment: Before bed pamper yourself with this 30-minute divine feminine flow to reconnect to the goddess energy inside of you.    Self-Care Shopping List:  Create an ancestor altar. Everything that you need is detailed here in this simple article.  “The divine feminine is a spiritual concept that there exists a feminine counterpart to the patriarchal and masculine worship structures that have long dominated organized religions. The divine feminine extends well beyond one belief system, and instead can be used as a spiritual lens to balance our perspective.” - Emily Torres    Didn't catch the live recording of today's episode? We don't want you to miss out on getting the full experience. Check out the opening and closing songs below. Opening ⁠Song⁠ Closing ⁠Song

Interview with Ihotu Ali about her vision for the future in healthcare that includes a blend of eastern and western medicines. Ihotu Jennifer Ali, MPH (pronounced “ee-ho-too”) is Founder and Director of the (o-SHOON) Oshun Center for Intercultural Healing located at the Family Tree Clinic in Minneapolis. As Clinic Director, Ihotu practices and teaches a blend of modern and ancient healing: medicine, massage, womb care and birth support in a biopsychosocial health care model. She combines western biomedicine with Chinese, Maya, and African Indigenous healing techniques into a trauma-informed practice addressing chronic physical and emotional pain around childbirth, family and community. Ihotu brings over 10 years of experience as a doula, maternal health researcher, and former United Nations consultant in emergency obstetric care. She is also a doctoral student in chiropractic medicine, member of the MN Maternal Mortality Review Committee, and Research Editor with Evidence Based Birth. Ihotu was raised by a multiracial family and travels often to visit family in rural Minnesota, New York City, and Nigeria (where her grandfather practiced traditional medicine as Ichama (E-chamma) Village Chief), and enjoys time with her extended family, caring for elders and children, relaxing in saunas, and walking at lakes. You can follow her work and teaching on Instagram @IhotuAli, @OshunCenter, or at www.ihotuali.com or www.oshuncenter.com.Well Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

In this episode, Joy James returns to the podcast and is joined by K. Kim Holder.  Holder was a member of the Harlem Chapter of the Black Panther Party and his dissertation The Black Panther Party 1966-1972: a curriculum tool for Afrikan-American studies was the second dissertation written by a veteran of the Black Panther Party. It is credited with helping to usher in a new wave of academic interest in the party. He also contributed some reflections to Kuwasi Balagoon's A Soldier's Story Revolutionary Writings by a A New African Anarchist.  Joy James is the Ebenezer Fitch Professor of the Humanities at Williams College. Whether as an author or editor, her books include Transcending the Talented Tenth: Black Leaders and American Intellectuals, Shadowboxing, Imprisoned Intellectuals, The New Abolitionists, Resisting State Violence, the Angela Y. Davis Reader and others. The book that occasions this conversation is her latest work In Pursuit of Revolutionary Love: Precarity, Power, Communities. It has a foreward from Da'Shaun Harrison, an afterword by Mumia Abu-Jamal. And features original articles, co-authored essays with Kim Holder, and interviews and discussions transcribed from various podcasts including Groundings, The Black Myths Podcast, our own interview with her from the summer of 2020 and several others. In this discussion we talk to Dr. Holder about the pieces that he and Dr. James co-author in the book and about his experiences with the Black Panther Party in Harlem. We also discuss a number of the interventions and topics covered within this book, especially the captive maternal and the role of spiritual grounding and community in relation to struggle. The book is officially out now in the UK and comes out in March in the states, you can order a copy from Divided Publishing's website or pre-order it through other online booksellers.  We want to thank Joy James and K. Kim Holder for joining us for this conversation. Also just want to note that Joy James is currently releasing weekly episodes along with Kalonji Changa and Jared Ball over on Black Power Media. That show, which is referenced in the discussion is called Guerrilla Intellectual University. Also because certain recent developing events are referenced in the discussion, this episode was recorded on January 22, 2023. And of course if you appreciate the work that we do here bringing you these conversations on a weekly basis, the best way to help us sustain this work is to become a patron of the show. Our work is totally supported by our listeners we don't sell any advertisements or engage in any paid promotions for the podcast so become a patron for as little as $1 a month and join the amazing people who make this show possible at patreon.com/millennialsarekillingcapitalism