Soul Sparks

In this soul-soothing episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima welcomes Rich Lewis, author of Sitting with God, for a deeply reflective conversation on the power of centering prayer. Rich shares how sitting in silence with the Divine has transformed his life—helping him release limiting beliefs, grow in confidence, and cultivate peace. The discussion explores how complementary practices like visualization...

In this soul-nourishing episode of Soul Sparks, host Pragya sits down with Tashia Martin—licensed social worker, spiritual guide, and author of New Leaf—to explore the five elements of healing: Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Ether. Tashia shares deeply personal experiences of grief, spiritual awakenings, and how she turned to nature’s wisdom to navigate loss, burnout, and transformation. Together, the...

In this heart-opening episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima welcomes back the luminous Sheila K. Collins—award-winning author, grief advocate, and creator of The Art of Grieving. Together, they explore how grief is not just endured but expressed, healed, and transformed through creativity. Sheila shares her deeply personal journey of losing two adult children and how she discovered healing through stor...

In this deeply moving and mystical episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima welcomes internationally acclaimed author, writing coach, and speaker Sarah Bullen, who takes us beyond the veil with her extraordinary story of survival, soul-travel, and sacred return. After a three-week coma, Sarah emerged with vivid recollections of a near-death experience that spanned realms, reunions, and a radiant message f...

In this episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima sits down with the radiant Queen Michele—spiritual author, educator, and founder of FULA American—to unpack the true meaning of holistic well-being. Based on her transformative book The Road to Well-Being, Queen Michele dives deep into six key aspects of wellness: spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, social, and financial. Drawing from her own spiritual ...

In this soul-stirring episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima is joined by Erica M. Elliott, MD—physician, adventurer, and author of Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert. Known as “The Medical Detective,” Erica shares her extraordinary life journey: from teaching Navajo children and surviving a face-to-face encounter with a mountain lion, to navigating a suicide attempt that led her to true purpose. ...

In this powerful episode of Soul Sparks, we reunite with Charley Johnson—former president of the Pay It Forward Foundation and a global voice in conscious leadership. Together, we explore the intersection of spirituality, leadership, and the evolving role of the Chief Consciousness Officer in today’s business landscape. Charley shares his unconventional spiritual journey, how surrender and unlearnin...

In this soul-stirring episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima welcomes Dr. Alain Salas, chiropractic physician, bestselling author, and pioneer of mind-body clearing systems. Together, they unravel the layers of limiting beliefs that shape our reality and block our success. Dr. Salas shares his three-step Mind Clearing System—Delete, Download, Create—to reprogram the subconscious mind and realign with pe...

In this heart-opening episode of Soul Sparks with Saima, author and spiritual teacher Susan Michel shares her powerful journey from the depths of suicidal despair to living a life illuminated by inner peace and joy. A two-time suicide survivor, Susan’s story is anchored in vulnerability, the power of forgiveness, and spiritual healing through A Course in Miracles. She walks us through her darkest hours, the emotional scars of child...

In this transformative episode of Soul Sparks, we sit down with shadow life coach and transformational healer Sayen Gates, host of Shadow Corner, to explore how facing our inner darkness can become the most loving act of self-liberation. Broadcasting from South Carolina, Sayen shares her powerful journey from spiritual confinement to soulful freedom, revealing how shadow work unraveled years of emotional suppression and sparked a m...

In this heartwarming episode of Soul Sparks, host Sana sits down with Roxie Fiste—an indie author and illustrator whose whimsical children’s books celebrate imagination, creativity, and joy. Roxie shares her journey from high school dreams to publishing heartfelt stories inspired by real kids and her own family. She opens up about balancing creativity with caregiving, tackling self-doubt, overcoming writer’s block, and the deeply p...

In this powerful episode of Soul Sparks, award-winning filmmaker, author, and audiobook coach Robert A. Lane shares how losing his job in Hollywood became the turning point for helping others find their voice—literally. Robert dives deep into why authors should narrate their own audiobooks, how following your moral compass sets your true North, and why legacy is more about passing something forward than leaving something behind. Th...

In this moving episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima sits down with author and filmmaker Paul Skidmore, the heart and mind behind The Darkness Rolled Over Her. Through fiction, Paul tackles the weighty subject of mental health and suicide, showing how a single act of encouragement can change—or even save—a life. He discusses why he chose a parable-style narrative, the emotional journey of directing the film adaptation, and how “Five C...

In this heart-opening episode of Soul Sparks with Saima, we welcome back Megan Mackenzie, a transformative HypnoBreathwork facilitator. Having lost both parents to suicide, Megan's story is a profound testament to the healing power of breath, embodiment, and self-love. From childhood reiki sessions to living simply in the woods, she’s built a life rooted in purpose and presence. Tune in as Megan shares how to move from heartbreak t...

In this energizing episode of Soul Sparks, we journey with Italian-born entrepreneur, real estate mogul, and author Jacopo Iasiello, who shares the transformative philosophy behind his MPBE method—Meditation, Prayer, Biohacking, and Exercise. From childhood dreams in Naples to flipping 350+ properties and building a six-figure monthly income, Jacopo reveals how true wealth begins within. His bestselling book Healthy, Rich & Ha...

In this mind-expanding and delightfully irreverent episode of Soul Sparks with Saima, author, satirist, and spiritual visionary Gershon Siegel joins us to explore the divine comedy of human existence. With a blend of wit and wisdom, Gershon discusses his provocative book The Ten Commandments Reboot, revealing Heaven’s overdue apology, the five "lost" commandments, and the humanity-saving "Quick Setup Guide." From spiritual satire t...

In this thought-provoking episode of Soul Sparks, we dive deep with self-realization coach and insight sparker Florence Doisneau, also known as Flow. From navigating life's overwhelm to finding peace in the present moment, Florence explores the power of insights and how they can lead to profound inner transformation. She shares how true clarity doesn’t come from external noise but from the calm, creative intelligence within us. Wh...

In this soul-stirring episode of Soul Sparks, we welcome Dave “Letterfly” Knoderer—circus runaway, horseman, muralist, and master storyteller. From a childhood marked by chaos to a life of spiritual clarity, Dave shares how running away to join the circus wasn’t an escape—it was a calling. Through addiction recovery, artistic mastery, and equine connection, he discovered his divine purpose: to serve, to heal, and to inspire. This c...

In this deeply moving episode of Soul Sparks, host Aanya speaks with poet, author, and retired teacher Fay Alion (Cyndee), whose heartfelt journey through grief is both raw and inspiring. Cyndee opens up about losing her partner, the lifelong imprint of that absence, and how writing became her lifeline. Together, they explore how grief isn't something you heal from—but something you carry, manage, and make space for. If you've eve...