Muse & Mastery

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Adam Guy shares his transformative journey from a successful career in nonprofit marketing and fundraising to founding I Know A Guy NYC Tours. He discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic prompted him to reevaluate his career and take the leap into entrepreneurship. Adam emphasizes the importance of connection, authenticity, and storytelling in his work, a...

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 neve...

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...

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...

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 re...

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, attachi...

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 hea...

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 imp...

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...

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 h...

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, sh...

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 be...

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 "Touc...

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 clim...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore six reflections on becoming a wise creative. Related Episodes: Honoring Your Seasons 83 : The Revolutionary Power of Floriculture ft. BLK FLWR MRKT Founder, Kehmari Norman 82 : This Summer I’m Choosing to Bloom Where I’m Planted 81 : Rest Without Guilt Honoring Your Energy Cycle 48 : Achieving Spiritual Balance & Success ft. Fabi Cordaro 40 : Unlock...

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 o...

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, Sal...

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...

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 Bl...

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 curios...

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...

Send us Fan Mail **This episode is a replay of Soul Searching with Brittnie Demosthene, Founder of The Soul Seekers Club | Ep. 27 with an updated intro.** ___________ Brittnie Demosthene, the inspirational Founder of The Soul Seekers Club, joins us to recount her powerful transformation from pursuing the medical field to the realms of holistic wellness and creativity. Our conversation is a tapestr...

Send us Fan Mail **This episode is a replay of Wellness for Black Women ft. Aseanté Renee | Ep. 37 with an updated intro.** How do you create a life that you don't need to escape from? Aseanté Renee, a licensed therapist turned executive and performance coach, joins us to share her transformative journey and powerful mission. As the Chief Wellness Officer of The Axon Group, and Founder of Sus...

Send us Fan Mail **This episode is a replay of Dream, Rest & Play ft. Colored Girls Liberation Lab Founder, Jennifer Roberts | Ep. 26 with an updated intro.** _________________ Visionary Jennifer Roberts -- whose story of evolution from educator to racial equity consultant to Founder of Colored Girls Liberation Lab embodies the resilience and power of dreaming big -- joins us as a guest on thi...

Send us Fan Mail Rest is revolutionary—especially for those of us whose ancestors could only dream of it. This eye-opening episode confronts the unspoken guilt many feel when taking time for themselves and reveals why doing absolutely nothing might be the most productive choice you can make. The truth is simple yet profound: we need rest to function. We need stillness to create. We need moments of...