Where does rest come into the picture on the journey of becoming a good ancestor?In this episode, Layla and Tricia Hersey, founder of The Nap Ministry and author of Rest Is Resistance, dive deep into why we need to prioritize rest in order to t

Ep009: Layla Saad's Changemaker Journey

Oct 20th, 2022 1h 3m

How does one become a changemaker?In this episode, our book club facilitator, Reema Zaman interviews host Layla Saad, about the journey that led to her role as founder of Become A Good Ancestor. Layla Saad is a founder and CEO, educator, and be

Ep008: Woman of an Uncertain Age with Priya Malhotra

Oct 6th, 2022 45m 54s

What are the characteristics of an “aunty” in your culture, and is it perceived as a label of endearment or exile?In this episode, Layla Saad interviews Priya Malhotra, the author of Woman of an Uncertain Age, which is a witty and poignant nove

Ep007: Black Joy with Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts

Sep 1st, 2022 1h 4m

Black joy is not just a weapon of resistance, it’s a tool for resilience, and it’s possible to use joy to access healing. In this episode, Layla Saad interviews Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts, the author of Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Res

Ep006: Patriarchy Blues with Frederick Joseph

Aug 4th, 2022 53m 21s

The patriarchy hurts everyone, including men. Does that mean we need a man’s point of view on it? In this episode, Layla Saad interviews Frederick Joseph, a two-time New York Times bestselling author, the International Literacy Association’s

Ep005: Radical Friendship with Kate Johnson

Jul 7th, 2022 1h 14m

Have you found your people? How have those relationships helped you love yourself more?In this episode, Layla Saad interviews Kate Johnson, writer, Buddhist meditation teacher, and facilitator, who leads courses and retreats integrating somatic

Ep004: Claim Your Space with Layla Saad and Nina Everflow

Jun 27th, 2022 1h 4m

Good Ancestors, you’re on a mission to do the work that actually makes a difference. We’re on a mission to show you how to map out your unique liberation journey.It’s time to transform from ‘change-seeker’ to ‘changemaker’. Learn to maximize yo

Ep003 In Every Mirror She’s Black with Lola Akinmade Åkerström

Jun 2nd, 2022 1h 3m

What does your mind conjure when thinking of home? How does that feel?In this episode, Layla Saad interviews Lola Akinmade Åkerström, an award-winning visual storyteller, international bestselling author, and travel entrepreneur.Together they e

Ep002: This Here Flesh with Cole Arthur Riley

May 5th, 2022 1h 3m

“I am interested in reclaiming a contemplation that is not exclusive to whiteness, intellectualism, ableism, or mere hobby. And as a Black woman, I am disinterested in any call to spirituality that divorces my mind from my body, voice, or peopl

Ep001: Shoutin’ In The Fire with Danté Stewart

Apr 7th, 2022 1h 7m

“To believe in the better, to believe in your future, to shout in the midst of a country on fire, to stare down the lions, to shake the foundations of the empire, to make meaning in the face of death, to fail, to create, to live, and to love–th

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Become a Good Ancestor: Trailer

Apr 5th, 2022 3m 36s

Welcome to the Become A Good Ancestor Podcast. A relaunch and rebranding of the Good Ancestor Podcast.A podcast hosted by Layla Saad.Layla Saad is a writer, speaker, teacher, and the CEO of Become A Good Ancestor - a company offering digital le

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