In this episode of the Legacy, Lyrics, and Life podcast, Legacy Architect Shawna Wells, sits down with Octavia Raheem—devoted mother, storyteller, and advocate for rest —to look at the profound connections between presence, ancestry, and legacy. Together, they explore how the generational legacies of those who came before us shape our identities and our futures. All the while they emphasize the healing power of rest and mindful living.
Octavia shares beloved personal stories about her grandmothers, unpacking the power held in names, faith, and resilience. She challenges listeners to embrace legacy-building as a conscious practice. One that involves listening to the wisdom of their bodies, honoring ancestral stories, and finding liberation in intentional rest.
As for the lyrics of this story? Octavia believes “This Little Light of Mine” fully captures her philosophy on legacy.
Episode Essentials
- The Power of Names: Octavia shares the significance of names in connecting with her grandmothers’ legacies.
- Faith, Resilience, and Liberation: Discover how Octavia’s stories of faith and family offer lessons on liberation and empowerment.
- Walking with Legacy: Explore how to carry the legacies of those who came before us in meaningful ways.
- Listening to Our Bodies: How rest and mindfulness can be a way to honor both our ancestors and ourselves.
Show Notes Timeline
- 00:26 – Meet Octavia Raheem: A Warrior for Good
- 01:16 – The Power of Names and Ancestry
- 01:41 – Stories of Faith, Octavia, and Anne
- 06:55 – Legacy and Liberation for Black Women
- 11:14 – Walking with Our Legacies
- 18:02 – The Practice of Legacy Building
- 24:31 – Listening to Our Legacy
- 29:49 – Octavia's Lyric: This Little Light of Mine
This episode is a heartfelt and reflective guide to making legacy-building an intentional part of our lives. Octavia Raheem’s wisdom inspires listeners to embrace rest, presence, and their ancestral heritage as cornerstones of their personal legacy.
Resources
Find Octavia at https://www.octaviaraheem.com/
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