Umami Conversations

Home holds a kind of medicine that calls the soul back into alignment. In this heartfelt conversation, Agnes sits with lifestyle influencer and creative visionary Evelyn Konadu Koomson of Eve’s Eye Production to reflect on Ghana, diaspora connection, and the flow of good energy across the continent.

Drawing from Evelyn’s years living in Ghana, the dialogue explores the importance of diasporan investment, breaking generational curses, and how returning to the motherland can open pathways to healing and abundance.

Rooted in love for Africa and belief in its future, this episode invites listeners to reimagine relationship, responsibility, and possibility between the continent and its global family.

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Some moments ask to be shared just as they are. In this unedited solo episode, Agnes opens space for tears, silence, and reflection—allowing herself to be seen in a moment of deep vulnerability.

Guided by spirit rather than certainty, she shares honestly without polish or performance, offering presence instead of answers.

This episode is a gentle reminder that softness, feeling, and truth are part of the healing journey, and that vulnerability itself can be an act of care and connection.

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Leaving what once felt like home can fracture identity and redefine purpose. In this powerful conversation, Andrea Stallworth shares how choosing to attend college outside her hometown became a turning point that led to ostracism from her religious organization.

She reflects on growing up with parents of differing belief systems, the impact of giving power to institutions, and the weight of secondary trauma.

Through honesty and reflection, this episode explores therapy as a pathway to healing and the process of reclaiming voice, agency, and purpose after exclusion.

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Mental health is often left unspoken in many African households, yet its impact follows us into adulthood. In this heartfelt conversation, Fedora Kalenda shares her experience navigating mental health as an African diasporan, reflecting on burnout, emotional neglect, and the pressure to keep pushing despite warning signs.

She speaks to growing up in a Congolese family where mental health was not discussed, the differences in understanding mental wellbeing between the continent and the diaspora, and how dismissing symptoms can lead to deeper breakdowns.

This episode opens space for necessary dialogue around self-care, awareness, and the importance of normalizing mental health conversations within African communities.

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Rhema-Leigh Grant Huggins shares her unique spiritual journey from strict religion to embracing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

As a pastor’s daughter, Rhema was raised on church doctrine, but later found holistic healing* practices that resonated with her faith in new ways. She explains how she realized that a genuine relationship with God is more important than religious rules, and how principles of love and healing appear in both Christianity and TCM.

This empowering discussion bridges science and spirituality, showing that one can honor their faith while exploring alternative paths to wellness.

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In a special solo episode, host Agnes Appiah shares personal meditations on surrender, self-worth, and the true meaning of righteousness.

Reading from her journal, Agnes opens up about learning to release control and overcome feelings of unworthiness. She offers vulnerable insights on how surrendering to life’s flow has deepened her sense of worth and spiritual alignment.

Tune in for a calming, introspective session that invites you to reflect on your own journey of self-acceptance and surrender.

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Hey beautiful souls,

Sharing a bit of what to expect this season and beyond. Let's Connect @umamiconversations on Instagram. 

Blessings,

Agnes

Agnes talks with Alice L. Nyambe about navigating marriage and faith when church doctrine conflicts with personal choices.

Alice shares how marrying someone of a different religious practice caused backlash in her former church community. Together they discuss finding a balance between spiritual beliefs and one’s personal path (“relationship, not religion”), touching on sensitive issues like judgment in religious circles, fertility struggles, and redefining love beyond church rules.

It’s a thought-provoking look at staying true to love and faith without losing oneself to dogma.

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Guest Kabasigyi “KB” Mulera recounts a transformative year in Uganda that led to profound self-healing and identity growth.

She describes stepping away from the familiar comforts of Canada and surrendering to life in Uganda – facing mental health challenges, discovering the strength of community, and reconnecting with her ancestral roots.

This inspiring story shows how embracing the unknown can teach us who we really are and spark deep personal healing.

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Hosts Agnes and Jessica reunite to reflect on Season 2 and what it taught them.

In this casual kickoff to Season 3, they discuss the behind-the-scenes challenges and victories of running Umami Conversations. Jessica also shares an exciting announcement about what’s next.

Tune in for a heartfelt recap and the wisdom gained as they set the stage for a new season of growth.

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