Colombia Chill Waves + Vibes

      Colombia Chill Waves + Vibes

      While in Cartagena, Colombia, I took a boat to Isla de Tierra Bomba to spend the day at Blue Apple Beach. It was the perfect getaway—a refreshing change of pace from the heat of the mainland. Pure relaxation, with the sound of the waves offering a soul-clearing sense of peace. This meditation is inspired by [...]
      Black Men and Soursop: Ancestral Food For Health and Wellness

      Black Men and Soursop: Ancestral Food For Health and Wellness

      My first time experiencing soursop—known as graviola in Brazil—was back in 2019. Its look was intriguing, but people assured me I’d love it… and they were right. From the first mouthful, it instantly became my favorite fruit. Exotic, juicy, creamy, sweet—SEXY! I couldn’t get enough. I’ve also enjoyed it in Malaysia as an ice cream [...]
      Son of Oxóssi – Candomblé Orisa Reading

      Son of Oxóssi – Candomblé Orisa Reading

      My trip to Brazil was work! Of course, there was enjoyment, but my main focus was to work and learn. My journey centered on indigenous medicine exploration and African spirituality. In November 2019, I was introduced to Ifá—a moment that happened by chance but sparked a deep curiosity. That curiosity led me to travel across [...]
      Ayahuasca Chat with Bari Muka Yuxiba

      Ayahuasca Chat with Bari Muka Yuxiba

      During my last visit to Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, I had the opportunity to spend more intimate time with my friend and Huni Kuin shaman, Bari Muka Yuxiba. Bari led my most recent ayahuasca ceremony in February alongside Cacique Paruaña. The timing of my ceremony felt divinely orchestrated, coinciding perfectly with Bari’s visit to Salvador. Before [...]
      Experiencing the Power of Rapé (Ha-Pay)

      Experiencing the Power of Rapé (Ha-Pay)

      Six years ago, I was introduced to the plant medicine rapé (pronounced Ha-Pay) in Massarandupio, Bahia, Brazil, by Cacique Paruana, a Kariri Xocô shaman. My first experience was so powerful it left me in awe—and, truthfully, a little scared. The intensity! From setting my intentions to receiving those sharp blows, I was launched into an [...]
      Getting into Ayahuasca, What is it?

      Getting into Ayahuasca, What is it?

      Ayahuasca is a powerful psychoactive brew made from two key plants native to the Amazon rainforest: Banisteriopsis caapi, a vine that contains harmala alkaloids, and Psychotria viridis, a shrub whose leaves contain dimethyltryptamine (DMT). When combined, these plants create a brew that induces profound alterations in perception, consciousness, and emotional states. The brew is traditionally [...]