In this episode, we're joined by Veronica Agard as she discusses her educational project, Ancestors in Training. We think about what how to honor our ancestors, what we want to leave our future descendants, and how to best utilize our time here on Earth. Veronica Agard (Ifáṣadùn Fásanmí) (she/her) is a poet, writer, community educator, and connector at the intersections of Black identity, wellness, representation, and culture. She experiments with creative healing modalities and puts theories learned into practice. She curated the Who Heals the Healer series and the conference of the same name and facilitates the Ancestors in Training educational project. Her initiatives are housed in her freelance platform, Vera Icon LLC. Described as living in the future, Veronica is guided by the past and carries out her dreams in the present. RESOURCES * Ancestors in Training Syllabus [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gX8rr1g0r_TohAIXok0HgZfm5xw9KyY3t2PZn5Z63sk/edit?usp=sharing] * Ancestors in Training Bookshop [https://bookshop.org/lists/ancestors-in-training-syllabus] * Legendborn [https://www.tracydeonn.com/legendborn] by Tracy Deonn * Dani's Writing Residency in Senegal [https://www.gofundme.com/f/danis-writing-residency-in-senegal?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined] GoFundMe * "The Science Behind Smudging [https://uplift.love/the-science-behind-smudging/]." Uplift. * "Are you ready to become your descendants wildest dreams? Ancestors in Training shows you how. [https://www.reckon.news/black-joy/2022/11/unleash-the-superpower-of-your-lineage-with-ancestors-in-training.html]" Black Joy x Reckon BE A PATRON! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hoodooplantmamas SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @hoodooplants Instagram: @hoodooplantmamas DONATE Paypal: paypal.me/hoodooplantmamas Cashapp: cash.me/$hoodooplantmamas This podcast was created, hosted, and produced by Dani & Leah. Our music was created by Ghrey, and our artwork was designed by Bianca. 

Hoodoo Plant Mamas

Leah Whitcomb

Ep 39: Ancestors in Training with Veronica Agard

APR 28, 202365 MIN
Hoodoo Plant Mamas

Ep 39: Ancestors in Training with Veronica Agard

APR 28, 202365 MIN

Description

In this episode, we're joined by Veronica Agard as she discusses her educational project, Ancestors in Training. We think about what how to honor our ancestors, what we want to leave our future descendants, and how to best utilize our time here on Earth.

Veronica Agard (Ifáṣadùn Fásanmí) (she/her) is a poet, writer, community educator, and connector at the intersections of Black identity, wellness, representation, and culture. She experiments with creative healing modalities and puts theories learned into practice. She curated the Who Heals the Healer series and the conference of the same name and facilitates the Ancestors in Training educational project. Her initiatives are housed in her freelance platform, Vera Icon LLC. Described as living in the future, Veronica is guided by the past and carries out her dreams in the present.

RESOURCES

BE A PATRON!

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hoodooplantmamas

SOCIAL MEDIA

Twitter: @hoodooplants

Instagram: @hoodooplantmamas

DONATE

Paypal: paypal.me/hoodooplantmamas

Cashapp: cash.me/$hoodooplantmamas

This podcast was created, hosted, and produced by Dani & Leah.

Our music was created by Ghrey, and our artwork was designed by Bianca.