Nkem speaks with two writers and members of the Wellspringwords community, Courtney Ng and Brittany Frizzelle. The trio touches on writing as a tool vs writing as art, writing in solitude and in/with/for community, voice reclamation through writing, and so much more.

Nkem dives into an open discussion about “creative practice” from both the pragmatic and spiritual perspectives. This episode is an opportunity for learning, immersion, reflection, and creative inspiration.

Nkem speaks with Darsheel Kaur, wellness and cultural practitioner. In this conversation, they reflect on facilitation, spiritual stewardship, creative wellness, the power of rituals for maintaining self-care and mental wellness, and more.

Nkem speaks with free-spirited soul, passionate dancer, and happiness and wellness coach, Laura Kopinski. This is Laura’s second time on the podcast after 3 years and she shares insights on her healing journey from cancer, divorce, and back to her love of dance and movement.

Nkem has a dynamic conversation with Wellspringwords Writing Fellow, Price Maccarthy, on the value of remaining a beginner at any stage of the writing journey. They speak about receiving mentorship as a writer, retaining one’s authenticity, shifting genres, and much more.

The topic of mental wellness is still associated with shame and stigma, despite how mainstream it seems to be. Nkem and Somi candidly and with compassion share their experiences, journeys, and hopes for personal and community exploration around the subject.

In this episode, Nkem speaks about cultivating your fertility as a writing (creative) being, practical tips for fiction novel writing, editing voice vs editing the story, and so much more.

Nkem has a rich discussion with her guest, the underlying theme being optimizing life for peace. What are the nuances of optimizing our circumstances for peace? Through this conversation, the two explore the realms of shame, self-honesty, and personal evolution, all to return to the authenticity that undergirds a peaceful life.

This meditation intends to be a loving dose of energy medicine, fortifying the energetic alignment with your inner world and the outer world.

Enjoy this episode full of intuitive expression, updates and recaps on our nourishing offerings, and an exclusive offer for podcast listeners at the end.

Nkem closes out an insightful season 4 with reflections on expression, healing, and creativity. She touches on words as a modality of healing and self-understanding, and even has a few special invitations for all listeners in the Wellspringwords community.

Nkem, Nardine, and Daniella speak about their experiences as creators, moving away from seeking external validation, and the power of the written word – plus much more! This conversation is a must-listen, especially if you are on a path of creative evolution.

This is a conversation about women’s empowerment, reclaiming our voices and our interests, and believing our stories deserve to be heard. Buckle in and enjoy the ride!

Nkem speaks with Tiffany Curtis, a sensitive, empowered, and wise soul, about the idea of “being lost well”.

Nkem speaks with Jahan Mantin, Co-founder of Project Inkblot, on the power of being in your personal process. They share notes about the importance of remaining connected to the heart when in any creation process, keeping life curious and exploratory, and walking a liberatory path - no matter the circumstance.

A lot of this discussion centers on our experiences as humans returning to our Root experiences and healing from there. We hope this conversation supports you on your journey of wholeness.

What does it feel like to cultivate an inner space and outer sense of direction for life? Hopefully, this conversation will help you on that quest. Enjoy!

As Nigerian and Caribbean women, respectively, they dive into intergenerational dynamics and ancestral healing through self-work. They even talk about the idea of being a “fixer” and how to regain our personal power by creating space for inner growth.

Nkem sits for a conversation with Ifunanya Nweke, Empowerment Engineer, about surrender, trust, believing and the nuances of setting boundaries. They speak from a place of lived experience, cultivating wisdom with each of their thoughts and actions. If you’re a fan of using scripture to support your journey, you’ll enjoy this episode.

Where once the experience of sensitivity may have been destabilizing and overwhelming, Nkem explores how discernment and honoring our intuitive knowing can allow us to harness the power of our sensitivities and use them as a tool for living a happy, aligned, and integrous life.