Ep. 109 No Babalawos in the DM Part II​​

Let’s talk money, scammers, and the industry of witchcraft. What’s wrong with making money off of legitimate spiritual work? Is it inherently the same force we’re trying to fight against (consumerism and capitalism?) Well, it can be – especially if they're scamming you on behalf of the ancestors, NO BABALAWOS IN THE DM! I also have a hot take about pastors getting a bag…because…I’m not mad at a nice new suit and some gators. What??? They supposed to be dusty???  Full show notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/103380380/ Sponsorships: Join Spiritus Wellness in Limon (lee-moan), Costa Rica, July 3-July 9th for their annual holistic wellness retreat. This year’s theme is healing from within. This all inclusive retreat has been intentionally curated to create a nurturing, nourishing and healing environment by QTPOC and for BIPOC and LGBTQ individuals needing to restore and rejuvenate their spirits. Your retreat package includes 7 days and 6 nights in Limon and Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, all transportation needs including flight and transportation to and from the airport in Costa Rica. A private chef for all your meals, a cooking lesson, private tour guide, massages, daily guided meditation and accessible movement, hikes to waterfalls and medicinal gardens, wellness lessons like “prevention in the kitchen”, and “the power of our inner narrative”. AND LOTS OF REST. All you have to do is bring your clothes and personal items and an open heart and let Spiritus Wellness take care of the rest. Head over to @Zami_SpiritusWellness on instagram and click the link in the bio to sign up. Preorder THE BOOK OF JUJU HERE Connect with Juju on IG: @itsjujubae / @ alittlejujupodcast Twitter/Tiktok: @ itsjujubae  Jujubae.com  Support A Little Juju Podcast + Juju’s work, here on Patreon! patreon.com/jujubae  CREDITS Executive Producer - Kenya Denise @kenya_digg_it from Domino Sound @dominosoundco Senior Producer - Juju Bae @itsjujubae  Associate Producer, Archival Producer, Social Producer -  Oreoluwa Akinyode @beyondthisvessel Creative Producer, Sound Designer, Sound Editor - Kobe Guilford @alookthroughmylense with production assistance from Alexandra Di Palma @lsdipalma from Domino Sound @dominosoundco Financial Executive Producer -  Ebony Janice @ebonyjanice Destiny’s Child - “Independent Women, Part 1” Cece Winans - “Alabaster Box” Princess Nokia - “Gross” Juju Bae - “a little juju” LEARN MORE Lala Inuti Ahari, the 24 million dollar witch: https://www.essence.com/news/money-career/hoodoo-spiritualist-lala-inuti-ahari/ “Banning Black Gods” by Danielle N. Boaz ALL ABOUT OREOLUWA oreoluwaakinyode.com You Are Welcome Here and There Film Crowdfund:  https://gofund.me/148c5f14 This is a feature-length experimental documentary film following one spiritual family's journey to Nigeria as they recover the history and destiny that colonialism tried to erase. You Are Welcome Here and There is a moving ritual that travels through spirit realms and dimensions, illuminating the renaissance of Black Queer Peoples' return to African Traditional Religions. Instagram: @beyondthisvessel @welcomehereandthere for more on their upcoming film.  Oreoluwa’s Bio: The Living Breathing archive of what was, what is, and what will be. Through the use of images, moving images, and text, Oreoluwa crafts worlds where their multitudes have a place to exist. Oreoluwa weaves storytelling and sharing into the archive. To be the holder of you and your loved ones' archives is to care for your existence beyond life and death. Their work exists as a living prayer, a portal that acts as a catalyst for change.  As a priest of African spirituality, specifically of the Ifa and Orisa Isese practice, Oreoluwa is in constant conversation and reflection with their ancestors and spirit guides. With their practice, they work to un-demonize indigenous African spiritual traditions and remind the world that our practices are sacred and are a guide to remembering one's self and destiny. Their recent short film, “SHINING, IN PLAIN SIGHT,” explores Black Queer and Trans people's relationships within African Spirituality. This short film is a collection of rituals, research, and recollection of experiences leading up to their new and upcoming experimental documentary film, You Are Welcome Here And There, directed by the artist and produced by their creative partner, Destiny “Egbeyemi” Hodges. Fair Use Notice: This podcast may contain excerpts from news clips and music that are used for purposes of commentary, criticism, reporting, and education, which are protected under the principles of fair use as defined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The use of such materials is intended to enhance the understanding and discussion of important topics within the context of the podcast. We acknowledge the original creators and owners of the copyrighted materials and do not claim any ownership over them. Listeners are encouraged to seek out the original sources for the full co