In this episode, I bring intuitive astrologer and movement artist, Virginia Rosenberg to the sanctuary for storytelling and cultural exchange! Together, we explore the some of the meanings of the planets, Virgina's early days of divination at childhood birth parties and the joys that supportive parents bring to quirky kids like us. I had the honor of meeting Virginia as a fellow participant in Building Bridges of Asheville, a racial equity training and educational workshop that has been...

In this episode, I bring International Angel Touch Healer and Messenger Sandra Denise Molina to the sanctuary for storytelling and cultural exchange! Together, we explore the synchronicities of a Spirit-led life, creativity as an answered prayer and the rich Mexican culture rooted in community and family. Based on a calling, Sandra left her teaching position in Laredo, TX to move to Asheville, NC to become a Healing Practitioner. Sandra is completely guided by her faith and motivated to...

In this episode, I bring artist, wellness practitioner and facilitator, Nadia Payan to the sanctuary for storytelling and cultural exchange! Together, we explore the multiplicity of identity as a child of the Diaspora, creativity as a birthright and the promise in possibility when we choose to take inspired action. In December 2021, Nadia Payan took the stage at TEDxDelthorneWomen (Los Angeles, CA) delivering thunder with "Reclaiming Your Creativity in a Time of Capitalism" which already has...

In this episode, I offer a prologue for Season 3 of my podcasting journey and share behind-the-scenes insights about the year ahead, why I chose to focus on storytelling this season + the wealth in cultural exchange. Every other Tuesday, a new episode will premiere spotlighting an interview from someone illuminating the world with their purpose-driven work, and commitment to what is just. This is how we spread this light. This sanctuary is for you. Welcome home!  ### If you or someone you...

In this episode, I share more about how I came to my studies of astrology, an overview of the elements of the zodiac, a breakdown of our chart as a wheel of fortune and the energetic imprint of all the planets! Take notes and if you haven’t already, be sure to listen to Part I. As you start to decode this information, a whole world opens up for you to understand universal rhythms, seasons, cycles and timelines and how we fit into them (or not) with our work, love, life, home and relationship...

In this episode, we celebrate Day 7 of Kwanzaa [swahili for "first fruits"] - a gateway marking time of connection, community, reflection, rest and forward visioning. Kwanzaa was founded by members of the Black liberation/pan-Africanism movement of the 1960's with Dr. Maulana Karenga credited as the pioneer of the holiday becoming official across the United States and the African Diaspora. Regardless of if you are listening when this was recorded in December 2021 or some time after, know that...

In this episode, we celebrate Day 6 of Kwanzaa [swahili for "first fruits"] - a gateway marking time of connection, community, reflection, rest and forward visioning. Kwanzaa was founded by members of the Black liberation/pan-Africanism movement of the 1960's with Dr. Maulana Karenga credited as the pioneer of the holiday becoming official across the United States and the African Diaspora. Regardless of if you are listening when this was recorded in December 2021 or some time after, know that...

In this episode, we celebrate Day 5 of Kwanzaa [swahili for "first fruits"] - a gateway marking time of connection, community, reflection, rest and forward visioning. Kwanzaa was founded by members of the Black liberation/pan-Africanism movement of the 1960's with Dr. Maulana Karenga credited as the pioneer of the holiday becoming official across the United States and the African Diaspora. Regardless of if you are listening when this was recorded in December 2021 or some time after, know that...

In this episode, we celebrate Day 4 of Kwanzaa [swahili for "first fruits"] - a gateway marking time of connection, community, reflection, rest and forward visioning. Kwanzaa was founded by members of the Black liberation/pan-Africanism movement of the 1960's with Dr. Maulana Karenga credited as the pioneer of the holiday becoming official across the United States and the African Diaspora. Regardless of if you are listening when this was recorded in December 2021 or some time after, know that...

In this episode, we celebrate Day 3 of Kwanzaa [swahili for "first fruits"] - a gateway marking time of connection, community, reflection, rest and forward visioning. Kwanzaa was founded by members of the Black liberation/pan-Africanism movement of the 1960's with Dr. Maulana Karenga credited as the pioneer of the holiday becoming official across the United States and the African Diaspora. Regardless of if you are listening when this was recorded in December 2021 or some time after, know that...

In this episode, we celebrate Day 2 of Kwanzaa [swahili for "first fruits"] - a gateway marking time of connection, community, reflection, rest and forward visioning. Kwanzaa was founded by members of the Black liberation/pan-Africanism movement of the 1960's with Dr. Maulana Karenga credited as the pioneer of the holiday becoming official across the United States and the African Diaspora. Regardless of if you are listening when this was recorded in December 2021 or some time after, know that...

In this episode, we celebrate Day 1 of Kwanzaa [swahili for "first fruits"] - a gateway marking time of connection, community, reflection, rest and forward visioning. Kwanzaa was founded by members of the Black liberation/pan-Africanism movement of the 1960's with Dr. Maulana Karenga credited as the pioneer of the holiday becoming official across the United States and the African Diaspora. Regardless of if you are listening when this was recorded in December 2021 or some time after, know that...

In this episode, I share how I came to my studies of astrology, some differences between western + sidereal astrology and the energetic imprint of all of the zodiac signs. Take notes and be sure to listen to Part II whenever the episode airs to marry the info on the zodiac wheel with the planets so you can learn about the influences in your birth chart! As you start to decode this information, a whole world opens up for you to understand universal rhythms, seasons, cycles and timelines and...

It takes both Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine energy to bring about life...the balanced act of giving and receiving. In this episode, I broadcast live from our Sojourn of Light Clubhouse room to unpack entrepreneurship and sift through the rubble of our collective and individual tower moments over the past 2 years, PUSHING US toward our truth and authenticity. Many of us are exploring our own creativity by bringing a business into the world. It's your time now. Active on Clubhouse? Every...

You've arrived. This New Moon Total Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius (Tropical) / Scorpio (Sidereal) calls for us to cleanse and purge our shadow, honor our grief, heal our hearts and walk through the gateway to a more aligned life. If ever you've been made to feel like a black sheep, an outsider or someone who could never fit in, KNOW that you were never designed to go along with the program. And you have walked away from all attachments that did not serve you. In many cases, these people,...

If you’re a spiritual entrepreneur + creative trying to turn your ideas into income so you can work for yourself or do what you LOVE, we’ve all heard the same messages - when are you going to get a real job?..Aren’t you afraid of being a starving artist?..or our internal voice that says I’m doing this work for the Divine so I’m not comfortable charging people or even how to set my rates. I’m here to remind you that nature is abundant and bountiful and it is your birthright to be well...

Welcome home! If you found this podcast, it’s not by accident. You were meant to land here because you are seeking answers, inspiration or clues to support your journey as an entrepreneur, creative, justice warrior, spiritual seeker or abundance ambassador. This is a space for you. Let’s explore the interplay between our gains and losses as we create a recipe for a successful, abundant, aligned life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sojourn-of-light/message

Grief is often the hardest part of facing change, whether it's the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, the loss of a routine, the loss of a friendship, expectation, opportunity or even in some moments a loss of hope. Grief is that tough and persistent teacher greeting us at the door at the top of class to both welcome us in and also check to see if we have completed the assignment, integrated the lessons and done our homework. If you sometimes struggle to put words to your grief and...

The Divine Feminine is on the rise…can you feel her? This day marks the New Moon (in Libra, Tropical / in Virgo, Sidereal) and the direct motion of Pluto, meaning we are reaching a new place in our spiritual evolution at an individual, collective and planetary level. What truly calls to you now? What seeds can you plant toward the future you want to see? Write your own love letter to the Divine Feminine in YOU, and watch the synchronicities that show up in your life ready to guide you...

With all that has changed in our lives over the past 18 months, what is most important right now? In this space, the answer to that question is ALIGNMENT + BALANCE. Follow the podcast anywhere podcasts are available to join a community of truth seekers, lightworkers, creatives and entrepreneurs asking life's hard questions and living out liberation by designing an abundant, principled and aligned life. I'm excited to be back for Season 2, y'all and I thank you deeply for your continued...

In this episode, we come back to our living room, porch, kitchen table, and hearts to sit down with Robert (Rob) Thomas, Community Liaison with Racial Justice Coalition of Asheville. Rob Thomas is an organizer, advocate for decarceration, educator, father, brother, and community mentor who is exercising his trauma and leading the way toward liberation with truthtelling and mindful, meditative steps. Family vibes all around as Rob and I sit down to discuss the pressing issues of the times, how...

In this episode, welcoming our first guest - Lucia Daugherty - artist, organizer, educator, mother, farmer, community facilitator, and her most recent role addition - elder.  Truly a conversation amongst like minds, we navigate the necessity of acknowledging our grief, holding collective grief in community, the possibility of hope, and how to make a deposit into our vibrational currency.  To follow up with Lucia on her work + consultations, email [email protected]! --- This...

This past week has been that of LEGENDS, with swift uprisings, protests, demonstrations, and reactive control by municipalities sweeping the nation, and globe. In this episode, I share my introverted processing on marching, protesting, and my struggle to stay in my rest, and to allow my ancestors to get their well-deserved justice. Rest IS protest. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rhythm-resilience/message

Grief is everywhere, and in everything. Everytime something changes, we grieve...as we let go. Why do we keep having to let go of so many black bodies? Why can't we just be in our body if we're not tryna hurt nobdy? Come ON somebody. I love my Black body. #breonnataylor #justiceforahmaudarbery #stopkillingus #justiceforbreonnataylor #icantbreathe #justiceforahmaud #nojusticenopeace #ripgeorgefloyd #georgefloyd #sayhername #sayhisname #saytheirnames --- Send in a voice message:...

This global moment has left many of uncertain, worried, fearful and confused about what to do, or how far to plan for what’s next. In this episode, I share some facts that were shared by Dr. Rashid Buttar of Centers for Advanced Medicine, about the conditions that have created coronavirus, along with my own thoughts, questions and reminders about how we can create what’s next. In spite of everything, may we remember how deeply we leaned into community, care, connection, love, truth, and...