South African based "Love Activist" Chule Gobodo is the host of the popular web series: Conversations with a Love Activist. In Episode 27 we dive into her own path towards healing and the teamwork involved on her heroine's journey. She shares valuable tips and insight on approaching your own personal healing and mental health struggles, as well as suggestions for addressing bigger community-based trauma, influenced by her experience living under the former apartheid regime in South Africa. Chule is also a doula and the co-founder of Brainbow, a Conscious Creative Agency in South Africa. Other topics we explore include healing the mother wound, as well as the mind and the body after surviving sexual assault. Additionally, we talk about some really BIG news on a major project that Chule has worked on recently in collaboration with Disney - a worldwide globally recognized brand. Join us for an enlightening, fun and nurturing conversation with the Love Activist, Chule Gobodo. 

In this episode, we meet musical artist Giovanni Morant, who has released several singles on the MYA podcast before. But this time, we get to know the man behind the music who is also a father of four, a husband, teacher and lover of life. At the end of the interview, treat yourself to the mini-concert provided, with a handful of his songs you can listen to all in a row. Giovanni has had a long and prolific career including working with popular 90's bands like the Backstreet Boys and Ginuwine, in addition to being in his own band, Redbone, among others. Currently, Giovanni is part of a group called LoVeSeXy - a tribute band performing the music of Prince, and he's got an upcoming live performance in the Boston area in June. You can also keep up with Giovanni on Instagram and You Tube and multiple listening channels.

Lucky you because Corri Chadwick joins the MYA Podcast in this episode! Corri is a social justice advocate committed to raising consciousness around ways that one's own power and privilege can be used for good. She works as a mental health therapist in the education system and is dedicated to empowering youth through self-awareness. Corri is a Lululemon Ambassador and has taught yoga within the Sacramento community for over a decade. She believes in the power of recognizing and healing our own trauma, so that we may be of maximum service to others. In this episode, she talks with host Megan Morgan about pulling back the curtain on her relationship to yoga right now, some famous family history, lineage and identity, sobriety, mental health awareness, social justice and much more. After listening to the episode, you can keep up with Corri on her website, and on social media. 

In Episode 24 join host Megan Morgan as she interviews yoga teacher, coach and jewelry entrepreneur, Deena Shuttleworth. Deena was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada and raised in the small farm town of Harrow. She spent her post-secondary education studying law and security as well as courses for industrial fire fighting. After working in the industry for over a decade, she left her profession to raise her family and do personal training. In 2017 she made the decision to take her love of crystals and creating jewelry to the next level and Deevine Intentions was born. Today you will find Dee running her business, teaching yoga as a Lululemon ambassador and guiding live intention settings and meditations in the community. Her passion is to help others live a more mindful and intentional life. She believes we all have the ability to step into and remain in alignment with our best selves through meditation, yoga, sweat and a solid practice of personal development.

In this episode, join host Megan Morgan to meet and talk with Wanda Abney (Ms. Wanda), the host of Full Circle, a weekly radio show and podcast dedicated to empowering black women through conversation. Each week she hosts lively dialogue hoping to inspire women to achieve their desired vision for their lives. Wanda is a radio broadcast veteran who, as a young girl, dreamed of working in the music/radio industry. In 2019, Wanda was recognized as an Exceptional Woman of Color in the field of Communications and Public Affairs, by the Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation. When not on the air, Wanda develops and delivers leadership training courses to State of California managers and supervisors.

Ms. Wanda has a heart for seeing people thrive in every situation. In 2015, she received her life coaching certification through the UC Davis Coaching program and subsequently launched SpeakHER Consulting a coaching, training and speaking firm. Through this endeavor, Wanda hopes to walk alongside people seeking to navigate changes in their lives. A 30-year cancer survivor, Wanda certainly has had her share of life changing events. She readily shares her story of overcoming difficult circumstances on air, stage and in the compilation book “She Believed, Vol. II”. In her chapter, “Freedom by G.R.A.C.E.”, Wanda recounts the steps she took to heal after a painful divorce.

Follow Full Circle on Instagram and Facebook @Full Circle 97.5 and you can Subscribe to the Podcast “Ms. Wanda’s Full Circle” on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Sound Cloud, Spotify and more.

In this special release episode, MYA Host, Megan Morgan, shares an audio workshop for listeners which can be completed alone, or in group settings. Following closely on last week's episode with guest Shannon Thompson, the content of this one formed the framework for a professional development webinar for rising leaders in the non-profit organization, Shakti Rising, called: Tending the Wings of Your Temple: Nurturing Your Soulful Self. The professional development series that Shakti Rising works on seeks to encourage us to fill our wells, feed culture, root into in resilience, skill building and foster knowledge sharing. Feedback from the webinar was positive, and several participants asked if there was a recorded version that they could return to at another time. My Yoga Audio seemed like the perfect opportunity to make that happen, and also allow others to tap in to something that could be beneficial. In the webinar, you will be guided through a series of prompts and exercises based primarily on bird wisdom. Yes, bird wisdom! Come, take flight and meet your curiosity on your very own personal journey in this special episode. *Bonus* a new musical release from musician Giovanni Morant is played in this episode as well as additional new sounds from Music of Wisdom.

Episode 21 features a conversation with Shannon Thompson, the Founder and Visionary Director of the non-profit, Shakti Rising. Shakti Rising is a social change organization transforming the lives of women, girls and the larger community. Shannon is a truth-teller, life-long learner, organizational consultant and leadership coach. She pulls from her certifications as a yoga instructor, massage therapist, flower essence practitioner, ordained minister and her training in herbalism, nutrition, energy psychology, aromatherapy and expressive arts therapy. She lives life with a juicy, fierce, tender and fiery passion. Her superpowers are loving the unlovable, and using her powers for GOOD. Shakti Rising is her destiny, her dharma and her daily choice.

Episode 20 welcomes Joshua Stoddard, a sound healer and musician based in Portland, Oregon. He has performed live all over the country, including at TEDx in Salem, at countless sound baths and yoga events, and his recordings on the Insight Timer app since 2015 have reach over 250,000 plays. He did a wonderful collaboration with Porter Singer, another musician formerly known as Sirgun Kaur and you can subscribe to and follow his sounds on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon where he already has thousands of enthusiastic followers.

Joshua is conscientious, thoughtful and humble, and the beauty and power of what he brings to listeners is actually I believe of incredible impact and value. In our conversation we talk about his musical journey from rock and roll bands to the more soothing sounds that he embraces today. We also talk about the health journey he's been on and how he coped with the passing of his Father last year. Currently, Joshua is working on releasing a new album, while temporarily stationed in Martha's Vineyard, where he runs the beach everyday in the snow before heading into the studio to record. At the end of the episode, we play nearly 20 minutes of some of Joshua's most recent recordings, so be sure to listen right to the end.

Photo of Joshua by Shayne Berry.

In this episode we meet and talk with Roshaun Davis, aka The Spiritual Homie, co-founder of Unseen Heroes and recently named one of the top 100 Business Leaders in the Sacramento Region. Roshaun speaks primarily from a place of deep introspection and talks about living a life that embraces flow, while readily admitting that flow doesn't necessarily mean easy. He shares insights on his business approach, how he incorporates yogic principles into his everyday life, and how he and his family of five are coping through the ongoing pandemic. We also talk about his recent involvement in the launches of the Build Black App and the Made with Melanin Clothing Line available at Display California, as well as new ventures supporting local Farmer's Markets. There is so much he brought to this interview, including, how to learn to love and "date" your own city, no matter where you live. Tune in to listen, learn and be inspired to make a difference in your community and open up your perspective on what it means to flow. 

Photo of Roshaun Davis by Ryan Angel Meza.

There are so many reasons that you want to talk to, listen to and learn from Femily, aka Silicon Valley’s Gender/Equity Advisor. While she is known for so many things, primarily we talk about how she’s the founder of the groundbreaking and often waitlisted program, Future Thought Leader, and how she specializes in teaching womxn to overcome the dreaded "imposter syndrome" as well as how to succeed in technology careers. We talk about everything from embracing fun fashion when you’re 6’1, to real talk about inclusivity in the boardroom and how she coaches individuals, small groups and even big-name corporations into being more knowledgable and progressive. Femily shares personal examples of her road to awareness about gender and racial inequity as a white womxn and how she’s passionate about also meeting people wherever they are on their awareness path too. We dip into the notion of being “too much” (there’s no such thing!) and she shares how she got her start as the fun, fierce and rebel boss lady that she is today. Hint: she’s an introvert at heart, but went for it anyway! We all can discover so much about how we can change our personal and professional path, as well as put her list of extensive reading and other resources and offerings to good use. This is a don’t miss, electrifying episode!