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  • Wealth, Discovery And Alignment through Human Design and Gene Keys with Danielle Eyman
    2026/09/04

    Danielle Eyman shares her journey from 24 years as a registered nurse to founding Wealthy and Aligned by Human Design. After hitting burnout and experiencing severe anxiety, she discovered human design (the "how") and Gene Keys (the "why") and transformed her life. She discusses the high-frequency formula, a deconditioning method for emotional alignment, her podcast with 300+ "mini master classes," and why human DNA trumps AI when it comes to self-discovery.

    Key Resources Mentioned

    - Danielle's website: https://danielleeyman.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedanielleeyman

    Wealthy and Aligned by Human Design Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealthy-aligned-by-human-design/id1561011751

    Wealth Code System

    https://danielleeyman.com/thewealthcodesystem-8628

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    24 分
  • Ghana Cultural Immersion Trip with Certified Africa March 2027
    2026/08/28

    Zaakirah talks with Key (Ebenezer Kwame Yeboah) of Certified Africa about the 10 Day Ghana 70th Independence Day Celebration Experience happening March 1–10, 2027.

    Your trip to Ghana isn't a vacation—it's a chance to connect with history, culture, ancestry, celebration and community

    This is about experiencing Ghana.

    about history.
    about culture.
    about celebration.
    about ancestry.
    about connection.

    If Ghana has been calling you, this is your sign. This is not tourism. This is homecoming with purpose. Make your deposit and review the itinerary:

    https://certifiedafrica.wetravel.com/i/6a7c8694a16c7ce29c606343#the-ghana-heritage-experience-march-1-10-2027

    • 1:28 — Trip overview

    • 2:44 — Zaakirah's backstory: Returning to Ghana after 15 years and realizing the need for accessible, immersive travel

    • 3:07 — Invisible disabilities and why this trip considers all ability levels

    • 3:36 — Introducing Key from Certified Africa

    • 3:41 — Key introduces himself: Ebenezer Kwame Yeboah

    • 4:15 — What is Certified Africa?

    • 5:36 — Key's role: The bridge between traveler and experience — itinerary, logistics, and on-the-ground support

    • 6:05 — Zaakirah on the importance of local involvement and her first Ghana trip with Operation Crossroads Africa

    • 7:20 — Itinerary overview

    • 7:46 — Why these places were chosen:

    • 8:19 — Accra: The modern heartbeat of Ghana and the independence history (Independence Square, Kwame Nkrumah Museum)

    • 8:33 — Cape Coast: Reflecting on ancestry and the transatlantic slave trade

    • 9:11 — Art, culture, and storytelling through the Nkrumah Museum

    • 9:18 — Inclusive by design: Considerate of all religions, dietary restrictions, and disability needs

    • 9:42 — No alcohol on this trip — choosing healing and sobriety; "chocolate high" instead

    • 10:25 — What makes this trip special during Independence Day

    • 10:53 — Kwame Nkrumah's declaration: "The independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked with the total liberation of the African continent"

    • 11:09 — Martin Luther King Jr.'s visit to Ghana in 1957 and his "birth of a new nation" sermon

    • 11:49 — The concept of Sankofa

    • 12:50 — Travel requirements: Visa (multiple entry recommended), yellow fever vaccination, passport valid 6+ months

    • 15:58 — Certified Africa's travel medical insurance requirement

    • 16:15 — Flight options: Nonstop from NYC or DC recommended via stopover programs

    • 17:15 — What's included in the price

    • 18:39 — What's NOT included

    • 20:33 — Pricing: $2,535 USD (double occupancy) / $2,950 USD (single occupancy)

    • 21:21 — Payment plan: $200 minimum deposit, then equal monthly installments until 60 days before travel

    • 22:42 — Weather in March: Warm and sunny — pack light breathable clothing, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, reusable water bottle

    • 23:15 — Fitness tip: Some walking required; stay hydrated and prepare physically

    • 23:35 — Fashion in Ghana: Get a custom outfit tailored — a unique souvenir experience;

    • 24:19 — Power adapters: Type used in Ghana

    • 24:50 — Money in Ghana: Cards widely accepted ATMs available; team assists with currency exchange

    • 25:25 — Phones and connectivity: eSIM options, adding international plans, mobile money networks, and preparing for occasional power outages

    • 26:20 — Final invitation and Closing remarks

    Quote Sources:

    https://www.modernghana.com/news/1322073/nkrumah-ghana-is-not-free-ever-the-second-indep.html

    https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/forward-ever-backward-never-and-the-present-state-of-ghana/

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    28 分
  • Who Gets Seen? Visibility, Accessibility, and Community
    2026/08/14

    What does it really mean to be seen — and what happens when being seen is paired with access and community? In this episode, Zaakirah shares reflections from attending SXSW London, the vision behind her panel "Who Gets Seen: Building Accessible Media, Events, and Experiences," and why accessibility can't be an afterthought — on stages, in content, or in business, the history of Black Business Month, and the power of LinkedIn networking. This episode weaves together visibility, accessibility, and community into one cohesive conversation that remains relevant long after any voting deadline.

    0:41 — Black Business Month: history, policy, and barriers to capital

    1:13 — Travel philosophy: accessibility and disabilities in mind

    1:37 — See Life Different: childhood eye cancer, seeing in one eye, finding your platform

    2:29 — Gaps on stages: invisible disabilities and the need for safe spaces

    3:08 — Building See Life Different: podcast, book, summits, and accessible content

    3:46 — The gap: speaking opportunities that don't pay you

    4:04 — Same mission, same vision: making sure the overlooked are no longer overlooked

    4:34 — Lived experience: no captions, can't lip read, being left out

    5:00 — Don't leave out people who want to work with you + SXSW panel submission

    5:16 — Chapter: Who Gets Seen? — SXSW history

    5:26 — SXSW London: accessibility at the forefront, not the back

    5:52 — "Who Gets Seen: Building Accessible Media, Events, and Experiences"

    6:13 — Captions, image descriptions, sensory spaces

    6:43 — Co-panelists: Erin Perkins (deaf-blind) and Derra Howard (epilepsy)

    7:15 — All Three Coasts (A3C) in Atlanta and the SXSW connection

    8:02 — Applied to speak, didn't get accepted, attended two days SXSW London

    8:23 — Setting intentions: what am I gonna do at this conference?

    8:58 — Long-term goals: speak on a panel, premiere a documentary

    9:35 — Building blocks for community, advocacy, and a speaker bureau

    10:00 — People with disabilities have stories to tell

    10:18 — SXSW London's accessibility: interactive app, scheduling, networking

    10:45 — Real connections vs LinkedIn, Instagram, or WhatsApp

    11:01 — Disability accommodations

    11:46 — Sensory overload and the quiet networking hack

    12:27 — Trust your intuition: the best networking moments

    12:54 — Fora co-working space

    13:18 — Documentary about travel, disability, woman of color, faith, and childhood eye cancer

    13:53 — Healthcare SXSW panel and the power of LinkedIn

    14:28 — Don't underestimate LinkedIn or in-real-life connections

    15:23 — Hidden disabilities and airport accessibility

    15:45 — invisible disability and asking for help

    16:02 — Accessibility as a business strategy: stronger brand, bigger audience, more clients

    16:25 — Supporting the diaspora economy

    16:31 — The Accessible Content Creator: getting on stages and getting started

    16:57 — How to work with Zaakirah on your Goals for the quarter

    Connect with Zaakirah: Reach out via DM or comment to learn more about the Accessible Content Creator program, speaking opportunities, or working together.

    Email: zaakirah@zaakirahnayyar.com

    Website: http://zaakirahnayyar.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/illuminousone/

    Profile: https://www.facebook.com/zaakirah.n.muhammad/

    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@illuminousone

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illuminousone/

    Email Newsletter: https://zaakirah-nayyar.kit.com/

    Shortlink: https://bit.ly/seelifedifferentyoutube

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaakirahmuhammad/

    Book: http://bit.ly/seeinglifedifferentlens

    Work with me: https://www.zaakirahnayyar.com/workwithme

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    17 分
  • ADHD, AI, Artistry: Amber Andrews on Building a Brand that's Honest, Creative and Converting
    2026/08/07

    Amber Andrews, co-founder of Amber's Artistry, shares how she turned an engineering-and-art background into a branding business that helps creatives turn attention into revenue. She gets candid about running a business with ADHD, why she's hesitant to let AI touch her design work, and how living with hearing loss has shaped her mission to make professional spaces more accessible for everyone.

    • 1:03 – Amber's background: from engineering to art, building Amber's Artistry with Brooke

    • 5:14 – The value of creative communities, online and in person

    • 5:59 – Amber opens up about her hearing loss and advocacy for accessibility

    • 7:47 – Tips for growing a business without losing yourself

    • 10:13 – Living and working with an ADHD brain

    • 11:23 – Where AI fits (and doesn't) in her web design and branding work

    • 12:04 – Using AI for project management and research as an ADHD productivity tool

    • 15:51 – Amber's legacy: confidence for creatives and accessible spaces for everyone

    • 17:36 – Final thoughts on AI, authenticity, and staying human

    Connect with Amber Andrews Artistry:

    https://andrewsartistry.com/free-brand-clarity-kit/

    https://andrewsartistry.com/podbrand/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/andrewsartistrystudio/

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    19 分
  • Heart Led Awakening Turning Grief into Strength with Debi Lynn
    2026/07/31

    Debi Lynn is the Founder of Heart-Led Awakening™, a Certified Grief Educator, keynote speaker, and international bestselling author. Drawing from her own journey through profound loss, divorce, and rebuilding her life as a single mother, she helps women leaders and entrepreneurs move beyond survival, restore confidence, and create lasting personal and professional success. In this episode, you'll learn how to navigate change, make confident decisions, prevent burnout, and lead with greater clarity and purpose.

    • 0:00 — Intro: healing from the inside out; the show's mission

    • 0:57 — Meet Debi Lynn: rebuilding after loss, divorce, and financial hardship

    • 1:58 — Debi's story begins: connecting through shared resilience

    • 2:58 — The turning point: losing her son, her job, and nearly herself

    • 3:56 — The moment of crisis and the call that saved her life

    • 5:08 — Introducing the HEART framework: Heal, Embrace, Awaken, Reclaim, Transform

    • 7:55 — The Heart Framework Promise

    • 8:43 — The Bounce Back Reset Guide explained

    • 9:11 — The "Joy Jar" practice for finding daily moments of joy

    • 10:04 — On legacy: "I matter" and building women's shelters worldwide

    • 10:47 — A shared vision: giving back to local communities

    • 11:49 — Where to find Debi Lynn online

    • 12:38 — Final takeaway: "Your comeback story starts now"

    • 13:01 — Closing thanks

    Connect with Debi Lynn:

    • Website: https://heartledawakening.com / https://debilynnfl.com
      https://www.linkedin.com/in/debi-lynn/

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    13 分
  • Sensory Reset: Soft Stories of Joy, Belonging, and Healing Inner Child Live from Essence Fest
    2026/07/24

    Sensory Reset: Rediscover Inner Joy — a live recording from the "Unbothered and Well" Activation during Essence Fest (New Orleans, July 4th, 2026).

    Timestamps:

    • 0:41 — Session context: recorded live at Essence Fest's Unbothered and Well Activation

    • 1:42 — Zaakirah shares her story as a childhood eye cancer survivor

    • 2:48 — Learning to breathe, unclench the jaw, and reset the nervous system

    • 4:03 — Reconnecting with your inner child through travel, art, and music

    • 5:13 — Erica Chidi welcomes the room to the Talking Circle and explains Unbothered

    • 7:02 — Explaining the "keeper" and "anchor" roles in the circle

    • 8:14 — Zaakirah opens the guided sensory reset practice

    • 8:36 — "When's the last time you had a safe space to say I'm not okay?"

    • 9:03 — Circle members share moments of true belonging

    • 10:32 — Group discussion: what helps you thrive (not just survive)

    • 15:26 — Reconnecting with who you were before the world told you who to be

    • 17:30 — Love languages and sensory needs

    • 19:15 — Empathy for invisible disabilities and accessibility needs

    • 20:41 — "What is a story you have not shared publicly yet?"

    • 22:19 — A participant shares her story about caregiving and retirement

    • 23:23 — Closing reflections: keep breathing, keep choosing you

    Intro Music by Derek of Northern Lights

    Connect with Zaakirah

    Website: http://zaakirahnayyar.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/illuminousone/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illuminousone/

    Listen to more episodes on your favorite streaming platform:

    Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2NYapeh

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2TdAZ87

    iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/33gUj9j

    Pandora: https://pdora.co/2PLMUXo

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    24 分
  • Essence Fest 2026 Recap As a Speaker And How to Become One
    2026/07/10
    Zaakirah recaps her third Essence Festival experience — this time as a speaker across three different platforms. She breaks down how she landed the opportunity, what she covered on each stage, and gives a full budget-friendly itinerary for anyone planning their own Essence Fest trip. In this episode: 0:00 – Intro: Who is Zaakirah & what See Life Different is about 0:42 – Overview: Speaking on 3 stages at Essence Fest 2026 0:58 – Zaakirah's backstory: childhood eye cancer, vision/hearing loss, and her Essence Fest history (2016 → 2024 → 2026) 1:27 – History of Essence Festival & the Essence magazine legacy 1:49 – How she got the opportunity: shoutout to New Voices Family (PACE program) 2:50 – Winning the New Voices Excellence Award 3:13 – Setting intentions to be part of Essence Fest 3:53 – Speaking opportunity #1: Moderating the "Reimagining Inclusion" panel 4:42 – Speaking opportunity #2: Wellness talking circles with Refinery29's Unbothered & Well 5:53 – Speaking opportunity #3: New Voices community programming 8:31 – Gifting & networking with fellow entrepreneurs 8:07 – Beautycon lines & wristband access tips 8:31 – Concert Floor seats: Brandy & Monica, T.I., 10:24 – Why accessibility (captions, sign language interpreters, wheelchair access) matters at events 12:39 – How to work with Zaakirah as your brand/accessibility strategist 14:13 – Budget travel breakdown: hostels, flights, the airport express bus 17:12 – Planning your itinerary using the Essence Fest app 18:34 – Friday: off-site events, Sprout Social meetup, Sister Song concert 20:19 – Meeting Lachi for Zaakirah's upcoming documentary project 23:11 – Catching a live podcast taping of Because We Feud 24:17 – Friday night networking dinner & prepping for speaking day 24:36 – Food recap: Daily Beets, True Food Kitchen, Cafe du Monde, po'boys & more 26:13 – Sunday: exploring the DMV community presence & Baltimore mayor session at convention center 27:14 – Fun fact: descendant of Frederick Douglass via Stephen Bailey 27:36 – Mario Performance at the Coca-Cola stage 28:41 – Touring Black New Orleans & the Ninth Ward 29:20 – Recap & what's next: goals for the next Essence Fest 29:48 – Outro & how to connect with Zaakirah Connect with Zaakirah: 🌐 Website: https://zaakirahnayyar.com 📱 All social links: https://zaakirahnayyar.com/social Learn more about New Voices Family: https://www.newvoices.family/ https://smart.bio/newvoicesfamily/
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    30 分
  • WITS Travel Creator Recap and Keynote: How to Make Your Content More Accessible
    2026/06/19

    Listen to the full audio of Zaakirah's main stage talk on creating more accessible travel content from the WITS Travel Creator Summit in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as well as the recap of the conference experience.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    [0:00] – Introduction: Who is Zaakirah Muhammad?

    [1:09] – First time attending the WITS Travel Creator Summit in Chattanooga, TN

    [1:35] – About Zaakirah: brand strategist, travel creator, blind in one eye, hard of hearing

    [1:50] – Being in a room with women and gender-diverse creators; her first major keynote session

    [2:23] – Why she wasn't nervous: her 2024 TEDx talk experience

    [2:45] – Her keynote topic: accessible content creation

    [3:14] – Conference culture: WhatsApp group, community support, content collaboration

    [3:51] – WITS paid their speakers — a rare and valued practice

    [4:00] – Leaving WITS feeling seen, welcomed, and valued

    [5:42] – Bessie Smith Cultural Center: Chattanooga history, Usher, and Kane Brown

    [6:31] – Black Travel Alliance ice cream social at Scoop-alicious

    [7:10] – Speaker networking event at the Hotel Chalet (the old train depot)

    [9:16] – The Bessie Coleman Awards: honoring women trailblazers

    [9:55] – Should you attend WITS? (Coming to Michigan near Detroit in 2027!)

    [11:06] – 🎤 MAIN STAGE KEYNOTE BEGINS: "Making Your Travel Content More Accessible"

    [11:20] – Opening audience poll: travelers with disabilities you can't see

    [13:37] – Accessibility is not one size fits all — who gets left behind

    [14:35] – Real-world example: Aburi Botanical Garden in Ghana & asking for accommodations

    [15:25] – The Hidden Disability Sunflower Lanyard: a tool for invisible disabilities at airports

    [16:10] – Tip #1: Use and edit captions — don't rely on auto-captions alone

    [17:20] – Tip #2: Video and image descriptions — good for SEO and screen readers

    [18:00] – Tip #3: Include accessibility info in your travel content (ramps, noise, lighting, crowd level)

    [18:58] – Captions: every platform has them — use them or tell your audience how to enable them

    [19:15] – Using Canva's alt text feature for accessible graphics

    [21:09] – Empathy as an accessibility tool: the business case for inclusive content

    [21:46] – "Design your content so that no one is excluded"

    RESOURCES & LINKS:

    • 📖 Book: Seeing Life Through a Different Lens by Zaakirah Muhammad https://amzn.to/4eAjnLx
    • 🗓️ WITS Travel Creator Summit 2027 – Ann Arbor, Michigan (near Detroit) https://witsummit.com/annarbor
    • 🌻 Get Your Accessible Content Guide: https://zaakirah-nayyar.kit.com/
    • 💻 Book a 1-on-1 mentorship with Zaakirah: https://bit.ly/4eFWmrw
    • 📬 Email Zaakirah with questions: zaakirah@zaakirahnayyar.com

    CONNECT WITH ZAAKIRAH: Instagram | YouTube @illuminousone

    Tell us in the comments: What is ONE thing you will do to make your travel content more accessible?

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    23 分