How To Be Magical

Last week I sat with Brooklyn emcee and magical being Savage the Poet as we discussed his new project Keep Your Head in the Clouds . Listen to the Ep on Spotify and watch the video for ‘Plane’ on YouTube. It’s so dope and oh so dreamy! Here’s part 2 and the conclusion of our conversation, ‘Mysticism & Music’ .

It's National Poetry Month! This week's episode features the incredibly eloquent Savage The Poet. Listen in as we talk about the magic of music and about his journey as an independent artist. Check out his new EP 'Keep Your Head in the Clouds' and be sure to pop back in next week for the conclusion of this conversation. 

A continuation from last seasons episode on dating.

Happy Black History Month! Everyone’s spiritual practice is different and there are as many Madamas as there are women. This episode of the How To Be Magical Podcast  is an in-depth discussion about who the Madamas are and the ways that we honor that commission of spirits. This week's special guest is vocalist, historian, and ethnomusicologist TreZure Empire .  Follow TreZure! Websi...

2021's first episode is all about history and how we can learn from the mistakes and triumphs of the past. 

Let’s get really personal. Here’s my story and here’s why we, as a community, need to stand up for what is right. Your character is everything. Iwa pele cannot be purchased!

In this episode of the HTBM podcast Nikki discusses a few simple techniques to employ when doing protective work. As always check out the Soul Searching blog for links, resources and more information about what was shared.

In this week's episode, Nikki sits down with espirtista and Olorisha, John Michael Corales to go deeper into the origins and practices of espiritismo. From Espiritismo Cruzado to Espiritismo Criollo to family patron saints, listen in as JM goes in about The Good Spirits. Follow John Michael on Instagram at @elbrujocoral. As always be sure to check the blog for show notes, resources, and links to l...

In this week's episode, Nikki sits down with espirtista and Olorisha, John Michael Corales to go deeper into the origins and practices of espiritismo. From Espiritismo Cruzado to Espiritismo Criollo to family patron saints, listen in as JM goes in about The Good Spirits. Follow John Michael on Instagram at @elbrujocoral . As always be sure to check the blog for show notes, resources, and links to...

In this week's episode of HTBM Nikki has a talk with writer Keka Araujo of Negra with Tumbao about Keka's journey as an Olorisha and priestess of Two Waters (Oshun and Yemaya). Follow Keka on social at @negra_with_tumbao on Instagram and Negra with Tumbao on Facebook. As always be sure to check the blog for show notes, resources, and links to learn more about this episode at https://blog.soulthing...

In this weeks episode of HTBM we are talking about Espiritismo! Listen in as Nikki is joined by Caribbean historian and culturalist Elliott Ray Lassi as they share their journeys in discovering their roots, ancestry, and personal histories through the vehicles of mediumship, prayer and ancestor elevation. Follow Elliott on Instagram at @elliott.r.lassi to learn more about his work as a writer, gen...

In this episode of the How To Be Magical podcast I am joined by the lovely Sade Oyaniiyun Adona aka @qweenkobra as we discuss dreams, egbe, and astral travel from an African diasporic perspective. Follow Sade on Instagram @qweenkobra and check the Soul Searching blog for more show notes and resources on this episode https://blog.soulthingsbotanica.com/archives/856

Full Moon in Aries and my birthday month? This episode is all about ME! Some personal revelations and a little social spiritual experiment that I hope I passed. For show notes and resources about this episode check the blog https://blog.soulthingsbotanica.com/archives/850

There was no West Indian Day parade in Brooklyn this year. In this episode of the How To Be Magical podcast I'm back with cousin Devante aka Di Chow Man. Listen in as we discuss the magic of carnival, how it became the essential diasporic tradition that we honor today and how we can continue to use it as a vehicle of protest and liberation. Follow Devante on Instagram @dichowman and @babacornhusk...

In this episode of the How To Be Magical podcast I talk with ethnomusicologist and vocalist TreZure Empire about the cross-cultural connection between Black Americans and Caribbean Latinx folks. There's so much to discuss but here's the raw convo between us two. Connect with TreZure on social to learn more about diaspora sounds and it's continued influence on our experience as children of the dias...

Welcome to the second season of the How To Be Magical podcast! The first episode is a super enlightening convo with Devante aka Di Chow Man about the origins and practices of Trinidadian Spiritual Baptist tradition. Be sure to connect with Devante on social as he is truly a wealth of information on Caribbean folk tradition and history. Follow Devante on Instagram @dichowman and @babacornhusk Check...

What are the things that are absolutely essential in a time of uncertainty? How can we fortify ourselves, our ancestors and our tribe using the things we have at our disposal?

Community wellness and ancestral guidance at the height of global Coronavirus Pandemonium. What would your great grandma do?

On spiritual conservatism and blind consumerism. Why you can’t buy your way into your spiritual gifts when time, discipline and devotion are free!

How do you navigate romance while on your spiritual journey? A quick talk about how working with your spirit guides can be a challenging yet rewarding process for your dating life.

What is your ancestors love language? Why do we pray? Why do we give offerings?

What is malochia? What is bad mind? How do we participate in bad mind culture and what can we do when we get hit with the evil eye?

What are some basic items to keep in your magical stash? What are some ways that you are documenting and tracking your spiritual journey? In this episode I’m sharing a few tips on how I stay focused and engaged on my path.

Your altars are a place to come together with your ancestors, honor your highest self and to do your spiritual work. What are some of the ways you can build and experience intimacy with your altar workings? Listen to find out more.

Have you ever gotten a reading? Are you curious about what to expect after you book one? Listen in to hear some tips on what to look for when scheduling a reading and how to get the most out of this sacred divination practice.