The Sunshine Affair

Ky Sunshine
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A safe space where those interested in Afro-Indigenous culture, edification, and holistic wellness are encouraged to conduct open discussions to facilitate transparency and spiritual success. kysunshine.substack.com

Episodes

  1. May 22

    Let's Get Spacial: A Conversation About The Art of Archiving Music | With Ausar Stephens

    On this episode of The Sunshine Affair, we are joined on the couch with Ausar Stephens, founder of Track 365 & Spacial, music archivist, curator, & storyteller. He stops by to talk music preservation, authenticity, and the industry’s need for real artists in real time. You won’t wanna miss this convo This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kysunshine.substack.com/subscribe

    Let's Get Spacial: A Conversation About The Art of Archiving Music | With Ausar Stephens

  2. Apr 10

    Soundcheck & Soul Talk: A Conversation about Music, Family, & Spirituality | With Kayla René

    You guys don’t really know this about Ky but in her past life (undergrad lol) she developed a passion for music journalism! The admiration garnered from playlist curation carried her through long shifts at the radio station and late night analysis articles. This week on The Sunshine Affair, she has the pleasure of conversing with someone who not only shares her musical sentimentality but also happens to be one of her closest friends…singer, songwriter, dancer, the multifaceted entertainer herself THE KAYLA RENE! Join them for a conversation & special performance you won’t wanna miss. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kysunshine.substack.com/subscribe

    Soundcheck & Soul Talk: A Conversation about Music, Family, & Spirituality | With Kayla René

  3. Mar 27

    WHEN DID RADICAL WOMANHOOD BECOME A SIN?

    Today’s episode of The Sunshine Affair is a solo deep dive. Ky presents her findings on matriarchy, potential motherhood, and gender roles. Helping women remember who we were long before the distortion—and reclaiming our higher selves.Tap in if you’re ready for a journey through radical womanism… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kysunshine.substack.com/subscribe

    WHEN DID RADICAL WOMANHOOD BECOME A SIN?

  4. Jan 2

    Marked by Memory: A Conversation about Adinkra Symbolism and Ancestral Ink | With Soul

    In this episode, Ky sits with Soul, a familiar voice and ethereal tattooist. They discuss Adinkra symbolism, tattooing as a way to connect with Spirit, and the reclamation of Afro-Indigenous ancestral practices. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kysunshine.substack.com/subscribe

    Marked by Memory: A Conversation about Adinkra Symbolism and Ancestral Ink | With Soul

  5. 12/12/2025

    WELCOME TO SEASON 2 OF THE SUNSHINE AFFAIR!

    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kysunshine.substack.com/subscribe

    WELCOME TO SEASON 2 OF THE SUNSHINE AFFAIR!

  6. 05/30/2025

    Roots & Reverence: A Soft Introduction to ATR & Ancestral Wisdom | With Soul

    On today’s episode, Ky explores how the demonization of African Traditional Religions (ATR) has been imbedded into African-American culture. From superstition to polytheistic doubt, the lack of truth and tradition contributes to ATR’s role in the evolution of black folk’s relationship with organized religion. Soul, tattoo artist and proud patron of Yemaya and Oshun, stops by to have a chat with Ky about their experiences, providing cultural insight and inspiration! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kysunshine.substack.com/subscribe

  7. 05/09/2025

    Astro 101: A Beginner’s Guide to How the Elements Relate to One Another | With Chey + Meg

    Astrology — how the planets and their relative movements affect us here on Earth — has became a staple tool in pop culture when determining anything from who to date and what to wear. In this episode Ky is joined by her best friend Megan, artist and creative, as well as Chey a multifaceted film student. Enjoy the conversation as they discuss Astrology basics, the best parts of the elements, and how real life experiences have contributed to the conclusion that there are no “bad” astrological signs only unhealed individuals. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kysunshine.substack.com/subscribe

    Astro 101: A Beginner’s Guide to How the Elements Relate to One Another | With Chey + Meg

  8. 04/18/2025

    Black Wombs DO Matter | With Geralyn + Alicia

    April 11-17, as coined by The Black Mamas Matter Alliance, is Black Maternal Health Week — a time to show remembrance and bring awareness to systemic issues surrounding black maternal mortality. In this week’s episode joining Ky are two women whom she adores dearly: Doula and Historian, Geralyn Williams as well as Alicia Thompson-Overby, Entrepreneur, Wife, and Mother of 3. Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bYYboMiQ_icHo2G5XbAm8gZj8D8uQ850q_xnQUvlTFU/edit?usp=drivesdk This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kysunshine.substack.com/subscribe

    Black Wombs DO Matter | With Geralyn + Alicia

  9. 04/11/2025

    Welcome to The Sunshine Affair 🩷!

    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kysunshine.substack.com/subscribe

  • 9 Episodes

About

A safe space where those interested in Afro-Indigenous culture, edification, and holistic wellness are encouraged to conduct open discussions to facilitate transparency and spiritual success. kysunshine.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    Ky Sunshine
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mekaya Williams
  • Show Website
    The Sunshine Affair