This is a conclusive build up of the eight legs of intelligence the Mkunga possesses that has solidified her value, importance and respect within Alkebuan and the diaspora. Blessed with a tea chat with special community guest and mkunga Simone Marshall in Georgia.

This episode delves into the science of the mkunga’s spirituality with special community guest Mkunga Asatu Hall.

The mkunga lived a life of rituals that provided the mother, baby and family a blueprint for self-care, healing, spiritual protection, preparation and rest. Community guest is elder mkunga Mama Shafia Monroe.

Discussing the continuous resilience of the mkunga to adapt to changing political, socioeconomic, nutrition sources and resources to nurture and preserve mamas, babies, papas, families, communities and self.

In this episode, the Afrakan egun (ancestral) knowledge for wellness is defined and explored within the United States with a literary author guest Folami Irvine - discussing her self-care and journey of manifesting her herbal book.

The our story of birthing among Turtle Islanders, enslaved, repressed and the enslaver. The truth of birthing is not known or discussed in American classrooms K-12 and rarely touched upon in higher education institutions. Listen, learn and redefine the art of birthing for you, your family, ancestors and community.

We are all connectors of relationships to ideas, spirits, people, places and things. In this episode, we have a visit from a special guest literary connector who has aided in the cultural preservation and narrative of the 'granny' midwife. Learn about my literary work to preserve and elevate the mkunga culture and join in on the tea chat with cherished sage author and scholar Valerie Lee.

The mkunga (traditional black midwife) adhered to an Alkebulan (aka Afrakan) spirituality that ordained her to practice her craft not by the authority of a human-made organization or government system but by the Great Primordial Source (Mother, Father, God, Most-High) and her egguns (ancestors) through visions, dreams, elders, seers and/or family member.

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