To Decolonise is a Spiritual Practice : In Conversation with Cel Robertson

To Decolonise is a Spiritual Practice - In Conversation with Ajani the Soundman

Although filmed a few weeks ago, the publishing of this episode is unintentionally and divinely aligned with Ghana's resolution declaring the Transatlantic Trafficking of Enslaved Africans as the "Gravest Crime Against Humanity" being adopted by the UN. In this episode, Sonya sits with DJ and Soundman Ajani for a thought provoking conversation on what it means and why it is necessary to decolonise spirituality and the place that music holds within that. They explore how colonisation has misshaped perceptions of spirituality and the impact and significance its disregard has had on African and Indigenous cosmologies. Ajani emphasises the importance of reconnecting with ancestral energies and how music can provide that bridge. His perspective reinforces the idea that spirituality is not just a belief system, but an embodied experience. Sonya asks Ajani, "What song carries your foundational framework? How does it guide you to shift with what is no longer aligned?" Ajani's answer to this question is, The Invasion - Burning Spear, so go and have a listen! You can follow Ajani on Instagram @culturej_

To Decolonise is a Spiritual Practice - In Conversation with Zoe Ellen Fox

Author and healing guide Zoe Ellen Fox joins me for a rich and nurturing conversation in this episode of To Decolonise is a Spiritual Practice. Zoe shares her healing journey and path to becoming an author. We explore unveiling your soul essence, peeling back layers of identity, against societal narratives relating to race, and the journey to finding inner peace. Zoe guides us on the path to reflect on releasing what no longer serves, uncovering the treasure within, and committing to leave a better world for future generations. Zoe Ellen Fox is the Author of Activate Your Light which is currently available for pre-order [https://zoefox.co.uk/] and will be out in the world on 5th May 2026. You can find Zoe on social media platforms under @zoeellenfox

To Decolonise is a Spiritual Practice : In Conversation with Cel Robertson

In this episode, I speak with Celestina (Cel) Robertson, a horticulturalist, cut flower farmer, and owner of Forever Green Flower Company. Cel shares her thoughts on connection to nature and ancestry, and we explore navigating identity and belonging, as well as the impact of colonialism on agriculture. We reflect on the spiritual connection found in gardening and its significance as a source of joy, and finish with Cel’s thoughts on consumer responsibility and sustainable practice. Find Cel Robertson: Instagram @forevergreenflowerco Website https://www.forevergreenflowerco.co.uk/ [https://www.forevergreenflowerco.co.uk/]

To Decolonise is a Spiritual Practice: A Conversation with Carla

In this episode, I sit with Carla, an Artist and Educator that I have met recently through our Masters in Creative Practice. We begin with my statement: “To decolonise is a spiritual practice,” exploring how it resonates with her, and move into an exploratory conversation about identity, creativity, and the ways colonisation has disconnected us from our collective humanity. We reflect on what it means to come from a mixed racial background, the impact identity can have on creative flow, and the historical and ongoing ways educational institutions have marginalised Black people. Carla shares her thoughts on how identity is made up of layers, and the ways society values — or undervalues — art created by Black and Brown people. This is an honest, thoughtful conversation that invites listeners to reflect on race, creativity, intuition, and the journey back to both personal and collective truth.