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Hosted by Aliya Cheyanne, Muse & Mastery is a digital sanctuary for creative thinkers, makers, and seekers. Each episode explores how we can live, create, and evolve in alignment with our purpose.
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Send us Fan Mail Episode 100 is a celebration, but it’s also something more permanent: a legacy conversation with my granny, Adassa Brown, recorded on her 87th birthday trip to Hawaii while a massive storm rolls in outside our window. Between laughter, tenderness, and a few hard truths, we slow down long enough to capture the kind of family history most of us mean to record “someday” and then never do. We talk about her childhood in Jamaica, what it meant to grow up with less, and how a roug...
Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Roger Roman, co-founder of LegalEase, shares his journey from a young lawyer to an entrepreneur focused on empowering individuals to handle their own legal matters, particularly expungements. He discusses the inspiration behind LegalEase, the role of AI in simplifying the expungement process, and the importance of community partnerships. Roger emphasizes the challenges of work-life balance for entrepreneurs and the legacy he hopes to leave through empowe...
Send us Fan Mail AI is quietly rewriting the rules of everyday life and not just in tech jobs. We are watching it shape how we create, how we work, and how we seek comfort. So I’m asking the question that sits under all the hype: if AI is here to stay, how do we make sure our culture, our safety, and our communities are not treated as an afterthought? On this episode, we discuss: Afrofuturism as a way to imagine AI with us centeredDigital legacy and the value of preserving voices, stories, a...
Send us Fan Mail What if choosing yourself made everything lighter—your work, your health, even your glow? That’s the energy we bring to this conversation with Attorney and Founder Tiana Patterson, Esq., who walked away from a demanding leadership role to build two ventures that feel wholly like her: Twelve Point Strategies, consultancy for mission-driven nonprofits, and Old Dog New Treats, a research-backed treat line designed especially for senior dogs. If you’ve been waiting for permissio...
Send us Fan Mail Shanyse Inez Scott—veteran, nonprofit alum, mom, and now founder of Sin Productions—found her voice and built a filmmaking path centered on empathy, family, and bold, woman-centered drama. Learn how a chance audition lead to a New York Film Academy scholarship, and to screenwriting as therapy. We get into the nuts and bolts of turning a script into a shoot: raising equity, attaching talent, and choosing locations that serve the story. Shanice brings her background in psycholo...
![Ritual Saved My Life: Ancestral Healing & Renewal for Black Women with Amber Holmes [REPLAY]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ghjzkmgntnfjnbcpsm068ovyzkl8?.jpg "Ritual Saved My Life: Ancestral Healing & Renewal for Black Women with Amber Holmes [REPLAY]")
Send us Fan Mail This episode is a replay of Ancestral Wisdom, Ritual & Transformation with Amber Holmes, Founder of I.Soul Naturals | Ep. 68, originally published on 2.24.25, with an updated intro. Watch the original episode on YouTube! --- Amber Holmes, the visionary founder of I.Soul Naturals, takes us on the transformative journey of her work as an herbalist, entrepreneur, and energy healer. Discover how Amber's connection to the earth and the ancestral wisdom passed down from her gr...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Muse & Mastery, Aliya explores the importance of rituals and routines in personal growth. She reflects on the transition into the Year of the Fire Horse, emphasizing the significance of self-care practices, or 'richuals', that nourish the soul. Aliya shares her morning and night routines, the role of commitment in maintaining self-care, and the importance of connection during the winter months. The episode encourages listeners to evaluate their own ritu...
Send us Fan Mail What if your energy came with instructions? On this episode, I sat down with Kemi Amin to unpack Human Design in a way that feels clear, grounded, and instantly useful. Kemi traces her path from an MBA in design strategy to becoming a Human Design reader, sharing how a system she once resisted became a daily practice for choice-making, creative flow, and relational ease. We break down the essentials—type, strategy, and authority—so you can start applying them today. For creat...
Send us Fan Mail What happens when heartbreak is no longer the headline and your life becomes the story? On this episode, I sat down with author, mentor, and creative guide Mrs. Cynthia B to explore how personal responsibility, audacity, and intuition can turn pain into a blueprint for self-mastery. From unsent letters that became a first book to a thriving practice rooted in inner work, B shows how healing deepens when you stop outsourcing your power and start writing your own script. We di...
Send us Fan Mail Take a deep breath as we step into a new season of Muse and Mastery! In this season opener, I reflect on joy, community, healing, and a professional pivot toward more aligned work. From nervous system care to entrepreneurship and intentional living, this episode sets a compass for the year ahead rooted in boundaries, sustainability, and love. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review! What’s your word for the year, and how will you live it...
Send us Fan Mail Introducing Muse & Mastery!! (Formerly known as The Prolific Hub Podcast, and formerly, formerly known as 3tingz Podcast). Hosted by Aliya Cheyanne, Muse & Mastery is a digital sanctuary for creative thinkers, makers, and seekers. Each episode explores how we can live, create, and evolve in alignment with our purpose. Tune in for a solo, fall update, and the inspiration behind the show's rebrand! Support the show Enjoy the episode? - Share it with friends! - S...
Send us Fan Mail Watch this Episode on YouTube! When was the last time someone truly touched you? Not just physically, but in a way that made you feel seen, safe, and wholly present? For those living with chronic illness, trauma, or both, this question carries layers of complexity that most wellness conversations never reach. Margeaux Feldman joins us to discuss their forthcoming memoir "Touch Me, I'm Sick: A Memoir In Essays" which explores the profound relationship between physical touch, ...
Send us Fan Mail Watch this episode on YouTube! In this conversation, Aliya Cheyanne and Daphany Sanchez discuss the intersection of housing justice, climate change, and community engagement. Daphany shares her personal journey from growing up in public housing in New York City to founding Kinetic Communities Consulting (KC3), a firm dedicated to integrating community voices into housing and climate solutions. The discussion highlights the systemic inequities faced by communities of color, th...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore six reflections on becoming a wise creative. Related Episodes: Honoring Your Seasons83: The Revolutionary Power of Floriculture ft. BLK FLWR MRKT Founder, Kehmari Norman82: This Summer I’m Choosing to Bloom Where I’m Planted81: Rest Without GuiltHonoring Your Energy Cycle48: Achieving Spiritual Balance & Success ft. Fabi Cordaro40: Unlocking Potential with Personality TestsKnowing When to Pause & Pivot78: Your Old Dreams No Longer Fit Who Y...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Aliya Cheyanne explores the theme of self-worth and the tendency to play small in various aspects of life. She shares personal anecdotes about her experiences with shrinking herself in social and professional settings, emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's value and charging appropriately for services. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of working with nonprofit versus for-profit organizations, and concludes with a mental wealth tip encou...
Send us Fan Mail When Salenna Green found herself struggling to climb a flight of stairs without stopping to catch her breath during college, she knew something needed to change. That moment marked a turning point in her relationship with herself—one that would eventually lead to creating a business, podcast, and community devoted to self-love and healing. In this soul-nourishing conversation, Salenna shares her journey from constantly prioritizing achievement over wellbeing to embracing all...
Send us Fan Mail Every once in a while, a conversation comes along that gently unravels the tight knots we've tied around our own healing. My chat with Malia Segal, licensed clinical social worker and founder of Rebellious Evolution and Doodle Noodles Notebooks, was exactly that kind of transformative dialogue. Malia brings a refreshingly subversive approach to mental health, challenging both the external "shoulds" that society imposes and the harsh internal voices we've internalized. As she...
Send us Fan Mail "People know how they want to be remembered, and they have the right to be forgotten." - Dominique Luster What happens to our stories when we're gone? Who decides what parts of history are preserved and remembered? Dominique Luster, founder of The Luster Company and an archivist for the people tackles these profound questions while sharing her mission to preserve Black history and community stories for future generations. "History is written by the person who wrote it down,"...
Send us Fan Mail Flowers are vehicles for storytelling, resistance, and cultural connection. On this episode, we speak with Black Flower Market (BLK FLWR MRKT) Founder Kehmari Norman about the profound power of floriculture as both art form and conversation starter. Kehmari's relationship with plants began during her college years at Temple University, where financial necessity sparked curiosity about growing her own food. Inspired by urban agriculture initiatives and the teachings of Dr. Se...
Send us Fan Mail Life moves in cycles of growth, transition, and renewal - sometimes all at once. After a few weeks of replays, I'm back with a candid conversation about the changes unfolding in my life and what they mean for both me and this podcast. Let's catch up, shall we!? Theme Music: She No Dull Beat by Nana Kwabena Festivities in Belize by RAGE Productions Support the show Enjoy the episode? - Share it with friends! - Send a voice note or text! - Rate & review the podcast! Fo...
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