This episode reveals our first Featured Voice, EMAH SHAE. (Emah means 'mother' in a lot of indigenous cultures.) She has practiced contemporary architecture for over 30 years, and now during her semi-retirement, is an avid researcher in indigenous healing methods, and in particular as inspired by Dr. Sebi. Emah is a native of Jamaica, and you will hear patois as she speaks about:

• some traditional expectations of Jamaican women; 
• the cost of trying to fit in -- both in corporate life, and even family life;
• the social and cultural shame that often accompanies being a sensitive person;
• finding the courage to resist European standards of beauty, and allow the naturalness of her hair; and
• the empowering decision to be, accept, and love... who she truly is. "I don't want to be what I'm not, anymore."

Contact Emah at: 

• IG:  @emahshae
• FB:  Sharon Herbalist Ross

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