Today’s episode of The Sunshine Affair is a solo deep dive. Ky presents her findings on matriarchy, potential motherhood, and gender roles. Helping women remember who we were long before the distortion—and reclaiming our higher selves.Tap in if you’re ready for a journey through radical womanism…

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In this episode, Ky sits with Soul, a familiar voice and ethereal tattooist. They discuss Adinkra symbolism, tattooing as a way to connect with Spirit, and the reclamation of Afro-Indigenous ancestral practices.

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On today’s episode, Ky explores how the demonization of African Traditional Religions (ATR) has been imbedded into African-American culture. From superstition to polytheistic doubt, the lack of truth and tradition contributes to ATR’s role in the evolution of black folk’s relationship with organized religion. Soul, tattoo artist and proud patron of Yemaya and Oshun, stops by to have a chat with Ky about their experiences, providing cultural insight and inspiration!

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Astrology — how the planets and their relative movements affect us here on Earth — has became a staple tool in pop culture when determining anything from who to date and what to wear. In this episode Ky is joined by her best friend Megan, artist and creative, as well as Chey a multifaceted film student. Enjoy the conversation as they discuss Astrology basics, the best parts of the elements, and how real life experiences have contributed to the conclusion that there are no “bad” astrological signs only unhealed individuals.

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April 11-17, as coined by The Black Mamas Matter Alliance, is Black Maternal Health Week — a time to show remembrance and bring awareness to systemic issues surrounding black maternal mortality. In this week’s episode joining Ky are two women whom she adores dearly: Doula and Historian, Geralyn Williams as well as Alicia Thompson-Overby, Entrepreneur, Wife, and Mother of 3.
Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bYYboMiQ_icHo2G5XbAm8gZj8D8uQ850q_xnQUvlTFU/edit?usp=drivesdk

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