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The Blueprint Ghana experience was intentionally designed to facilitate self-discovery, healing and growth for people of the African Diaspora. In this 9 day experience, we seek to discover our true selves, ask ourselves 'who are we and whose are we?', and experience the liberating feeling of a naming ceremony.
In this episode, I share how this trip to Ghana will allow you to:
Join me on the Blueprint Ghana experience
Book a call to learn more about how we can work together through 1:1 coaching https://talkwithasha.as.me/coaching
Connect with me further on Instagram @ashawilkersonesq
Join me on the email list --> https://ashawilkerson.kartra.com/page/podlist
Timestamped summary of this episode:
00:00:00 - Introduction,
Asha Wilkerson, introduces the podcast episode, which is focused on her upcoming trip to Ghana designed for the African Diaspora. She provides an overview of the intentionality behind the trip, which is aimed at creating a safe space for individuals to explore their roots and grow.
00:02:03 - The Story Behind Planning the Trip,
Asha describes how her first trip to Ghana with her school sparked the idea of creating an intentional journey for the African Diaspora. She met Tetteh, who is now her partner in planning the trip, and they both believe that understanding one's roots and identity is critical to the liberation of Black individuals worldwide.
00:06:12 - Facilitating Connection with Ghana,
Asha shares that the trip is designed to facilitate connection with Ghanaian culture and people, as well as nature. The accommodations are locally owned and operated, allowing for genuine connections with staff and owners. Participants will have opportunities to hike, explore national parks, and limit wifi usage to disconnect from the daily grind and be present in the experience.
00:10:20 - Moving Together as a Healing Circle,
Asha explains that participants will be moving from place to place together on one bus to create a healing circle. This will allow individuals to connect with each other and create a safe space for growth and healing. The purpose of the trip is to help individuals connect with their ancestors, identity, and the larger Pan-African community while feeling free to be themselves.
00:14:27 - The Beauty of Being Named in Ghana,
Asha shares how being named in a culture that wants you to succeed and knows that you are your ancestors returned to the same spot is a beautiful experience. By being a part of this new community, you will always have people to reach back to, to help you grow and transform.
00:15:01 - Curating the Trip to Ghana,
Asha explains how the trip to Ghana has been intentionally curated with participants in mind. It is a transformative experience that allows participants to learn and grow.
00:15:29 - Being...
By Asha Wilkerson, Esq.5
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The Blueprint Ghana experience was intentionally designed to facilitate self-discovery, healing and growth for people of the African Diaspora. In this 9 day experience, we seek to discover our true selves, ask ourselves 'who are we and whose are we?', and experience the liberating feeling of a naming ceremony.
In this episode, I share how this trip to Ghana will allow you to:
Join me on the Blueprint Ghana experience
Book a call to learn more about how we can work together through 1:1 coaching https://talkwithasha.as.me/coaching
Connect with me further on Instagram @ashawilkersonesq
Join me on the email list --> https://ashawilkerson.kartra.com/page/podlist
Timestamped summary of this episode:
00:00:00 - Introduction,
Asha Wilkerson, introduces the podcast episode, which is focused on her upcoming trip to Ghana designed for the African Diaspora. She provides an overview of the intentionality behind the trip, which is aimed at creating a safe space for individuals to explore their roots and grow.
00:02:03 - The Story Behind Planning the Trip,
Asha describes how her first trip to Ghana with her school sparked the idea of creating an intentional journey for the African Diaspora. She met Tetteh, who is now her partner in planning the trip, and they both believe that understanding one's roots and identity is critical to the liberation of Black individuals worldwide.
00:06:12 - Facilitating Connection with Ghana,
Asha shares that the trip is designed to facilitate connection with Ghanaian culture and people, as well as nature. The accommodations are locally owned and operated, allowing for genuine connections with staff and owners. Participants will have opportunities to hike, explore national parks, and limit wifi usage to disconnect from the daily grind and be present in the experience.
00:10:20 - Moving Together as a Healing Circle,
Asha explains that participants will be moving from place to place together on one bus to create a healing circle. This will allow individuals to connect with each other and create a safe space for growth and healing. The purpose of the trip is to help individuals connect with their ancestors, identity, and the larger Pan-African community while feeling free to be themselves.
00:14:27 - The Beauty of Being Named in Ghana,
Asha shares how being named in a culture that wants you to succeed and knows that you are your ancestors returned to the same spot is a beautiful experience. By being a part of this new community, you will always have people to reach back to, to help you grow and transform.
00:15:01 - Curating the Trip to Ghana,
Asha explains how the trip to Ghana has been intentionally curated with participants in mind. It is a transformative experience that allows participants to learn and grow.
00:15:29 - Being...