"Where there is a woman , there is magic - Ntozake Shange"

For week 3 of Hoodoo Heritage Month, (With her permission) let me introduce you to Mama "EYE". Originally from New Orleans, Mama "Eye" was traded to a plantation in Georgia, where she spent her entire life rebelling and fighting for black people against the system of slavery. Coming from a strong line of voodoo women, she used her gifts for healing, guidance, and empowerment. Her essence illustrated how often people confuse hoodoo for voodoo or vice versa. Using the confusion to her advantage, check out how Mama "Eye" taught me to see hoodoo as an alchemy to Never downplay my gifts or my importance. Rest in power to the powerful Griots : Stephanie "Tanqueray" Johnson, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, and D'Angelo

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Music highlight artists:

Teedra Moses

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Kirby ft Big Krit

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"Hey Hoodoo Who U, I John Henry do Hoodoo U Too"

It's week 2 of Hoodoo Heritage Month as I continue to highlight an ancestor that connects me to the practice. "With their permission" I share their stories and the greatest lessons they taught me. For today's episode, I introduce you to one of my ancestral fathers, John Henry. Born into slavery, John is a master of iron and has the heart of a leader. He single-handedly challenged the perceptions and/or stereotypes about black men, connections to their emotions, and the ability to love. Tune in to learn what this dancing, gentle giant taught me about black men who love. P.S. It's also Gullah Geechee Heritage Month and Happy Black History Month to the UK!

Podcast intro produced by: Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy

Music highlight artists:

Kaylow

Social- @kaylowofficial

Donae'o ft Omar, Lemar and House Gospel Choir

Social-@donaeo @omar_lyefook @lemar @housegospelchoir

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"Hey Hoodoo Who U, I Segici dat Who"

I'M BACK and SOUL Vibrant in full effect in a new month with new magic! Black Girl Magic, I should say, as October is a month of high spiritual energy. October is known as Hoodoo Heritage Month. Coined by Mama Rue, Hoodoos celebrate throughout the month with several events uplifting different practices. Embracing my own hoodoo heritage, each week I will highlight an ancestor that connects me to the practice. "With their permission" I share their stories and the greatest lessons they taught me. I begin by introducing you to the eldest of my ancestors, Segici (Sah -GEE- See) aka "Mama Gici". Survivor of the transatlantic slave trade and empowered by Gullah culture.

Rest In Power, Love and Peace Assata Shakur

Podcast intro produced by: Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy

Ancestral Music Artists:

Kirby

Social- @singkirbysing

Amber-Simone

Social- @theambersimone

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Love is one of the most desired, misunderstood, and healing experiences that life has to offer. Noticing, throughout my healing journey, everything pulled me back to love. I developed a longing to live a love life and began questioning my own perceptions of it. Inspiring today's episode, I dive further into the conversation of decolonizing our thoughts of love. Influenced by the work of bell hooks, I explore the concepts of unconditional love, self-love, and socialized influences on love. Vulnerably sharing my own experiences, I'm curious about what true, authentic, real love is. Because don't you deserve a love story?

Substack Article Mentioned:

Why Treating People How You Want To Be Treated Hurts Relationships

By : Lovette Jallow

Link: https://open.substack.com/pub/lovettejallow/p/treat-people-how-they-want-to-be-treated?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=4kq87b

Podcast intro produced by: Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy

Music highlight artists:

Frank Simmons III ft. Conya Doss

Social- @f3music @conyadoss

Snarky Puppy w/ Chantae Cann

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What is the point of learning and acquiring knowledge about our history if we don't utilize it when necessary? The symbolism of Sankofa teaches us to look back at our past to understand our present and navigate our future. During my own reflection, it reminded me of one of the most powerful shows I produced in my radio days. The broadcast discussed the need for balance between good and evil, or positivity and negativity. Much of what is happening today is a direct reflection or mirror of past events throughout the decades. Trust and believe, the current events of this year have left us overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed, and grief-stricken. However, the beauty of negativity is that during times of great uncertainty, the most beautiful acts of change can happen too.

Podcast intro produced by: Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy

Music highlight artists:

Ledisi ft. Sa-Roc

Social- @sarocthemc @ledisi

Elmiene

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Habari Gani!! In 2014, I took a trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar that began the reckoning of my radical self-love. However, it wasn't just a vacation of sightseeing, good food, and beautiful beaches. I got a crash course on embracing culture, the concept of privilege, and how it contributed to these oppressive systems. Reflecting on current events, I feel we give entirely too much energy to people who refuse to see us as human. Let's work collectively to dismantle, unlearn, and check ourselves to create the best solutions for moving forward. We must invest that time, effort, and energy in ourselves and those who care about us.

Podcast intro produced by: Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy

Music highlight artists:

Zo! ft. Eric Roberson, Darien Brockington and Phonte

Social- @zo3hree5ive , @erro44 , @darienbrockington , @phontigallo

NNAVY ft. Hendrick Sam

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Can the real R&B lovers puhlease come to the FRONT?! No other genre of music has enriched my life more than R&B. However, the genre's historical and cultural impact isn't always acknowledged. I'm grateful to welcome internationally renowned speaker, professor, DJ, and author Amani Roberts for a conversation about the influence of Black R&B groups in his new book. R&B groups once dominated the airwaves, Industry, and music business. But what happened? Roberts offers an insider's look into the history, personal stories, and evolution of the genre, spanning from the 1950s to the early 2000s.

The Quiet Storm: A Historical and Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion, and Pain of R&B Groups by Amani Roberts

Social- @amaniexperience

Website URL: https://www.amaniexperience.com/

Direct Book Link: https://share.google/kriO79bJWuGvFyjoX

What R&B Group Are YOU!?

Take the Quiz: https://www.amaniexperience.com/quiz

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Music highlight artists:

RichBrand (Dru Hill-Tell Me remix)

Social- @richbrandmusic

Chloe Martini (Brownstone- If you Love Me remix)

Social-@chloemartiniofficial

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How You Doing, SOUL Vibrant Fam? I bet that's a loaded question to answer. I want to check in with you. Whether you're grieving, making a way outta no way, or in the thick of your healing journey, I see you trying. I'm here to remind you and myself to keep going. This world needs you more than you know. There is a particular type of work, gift, or presence that only YOU can bring. No wonder the evils of this world work overtime to disconnect you from it. It's your Light, your power even. You must discover, use, and protect it. The beauty that death teaches us is that life is the most precious gift we'll ever experience. In addition, grief teaches us to take time to do the most with it. Lock in and continue to do YOUR work.

Podcast intro produced by: Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy

Featured poetic performances by Malcolm Jamal Warner *Rest In Power *

Music highlight artists:

Kameron Corvert

Social- @kameroncorvet

Sasha Keable

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