Muse & Mastery

Aliya Cheyanne

Hosted by Aliya Cheyanne, Muse & Mastery is a digital sanctuary for creative thinkers, makers, and seekers. Each episode explores how we can live, create, and evolve in alignment with our purpose.

  1. Inner Work, Self-Expression & Grit with SIN Productions Founder, Shanyse Inez Scott | Ep. 96

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    Inner Work, Self-Expression & Grit with SIN Productions Founder, Shanyse Inez Scott | Ep. 96

    Send a text Shanyse Inez Scott—veteran, nonprofit alum, mom, and now founder of Sin Productions—found her voice and built a filmmaking path centered on empathy, family, and bold, woman-centered drama. Learn how a chance audition lead to a New York Film Academy scholarship, and to screenwriting as therapy. We get into the nuts and bolts of turning a script into a shoot: raising equity, attaching talent, and choosing locations that serve the story. Shanice brings her background in psychology to every character, drawing on Internal Family Systems to write with “no bad parts” compassion. We dive into craft choices like mapping want versus need, building high-stakes goals, and letting specificity create universal connection.  Then we shift into the unseen engine: inner work. From therapy, to somatic practices, and mindful reflection. We also talk alignment—making creative decisions from core values, especially self-expression—so the page flows from love and connection, not fear. Shanice shares more about Seven Levels Deep to find your real why, a simple practice that turns external noise into static. For emerging writers and filmmakers, she offers clear steps for raising capitol, collaboration without ego, and playful rituals that keep courage high.  Ready to build stories that heal while you build the muscles to tell them? If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe, share it with a creative friend, and leave a review to help more storytellers find us. More from Shanyse: Follow @producedbysin on IG!Visit producedbysin.com to work with Shanyse, and learn more about films by SIN Productions!Watch this episode on YouTube! Theme Music: She No Dull Beat by Nana Kwabena Festivities in Belize by RAGE Productions Support the show Enjoy the episode? - Share it with friends! - Send a voice note or text! - Rate & review the podcast! Follow @museandmasterypod on your favorite SM platforms! Watch full interviews here on YouTube! Join me over on Substack! Check out my favorite brands and snag a discount! Grab a guided journal here! Are you a creative, solopreneur or entrepreneur who’d like to be featured on Muse & Mastery? Let me know here! Hosted by Buzzsprout. See the Buzzsprout - Privacy Policy here.

    1h 5m
  2. FEB 23

    Ritual Saved My Life: Ancestral Healing & Renewal for Black Women with Amber Holmes [REPLAY]

    Send a text This episode is a replay of Ancestral Wisdom, Ritual & Transformation with Amber Holmes, Founder of I.Soul Naturals | Ep. 68, originally published on 2.24.25, with an updated intro. Watch the original episode on YouTube! --- Amber Holmes, the visionary founder of I.Soul Naturals, takes us on the transformative journey of her work as an herbalist, entrepreneur, and energy healer. Discover how Amber's connection to the earth and the ancestral wisdom passed down from her grandmother and mother have shaped her holistic approach to healing and business. This episode highlights the role of introspection and the creation of personalized rituals in guiding others on their journeys of transformation, encouraging listeners to embrace stillness and authenticity. Follow Amber & I.Soul Naturals on IG: @isoulnaturals Related Episodes: Daily Rituals to Honor Your Creativity | Ep. 74Rituals That Make Life Feel Rich | Ep. 95Theme Music: She No Dull Beat by Nana Kwabena Festivities in Belize by RAGE Productions Support the show Enjoy the episode? - Share it with friends! - Send a voice note or text! - Rate & review the podcast! Follow @museandmasterypod on your favorite SM platforms! Watch full interviews here on YouTube! Join me over on Substack! Check out my favorite brands and snag a discount! Grab a guided journal here! Are you a creative, solopreneur or entrepreneur who’d like to be featured on Muse & Mastery? Let me know here! Hosted by Buzzsprout. See the Buzzsprout - Privacy Policy here.

    59 min
  3. Rituals That Make Life Feel Rich | Ep. 95

    FEB 16

    Rituals That Make Life Feel Rich | Ep. 95

    Send a text In this episode of Muse & Mastery, Aliya explores the importance of rituals and routines in personal growth. She reflects on the transition into the Year of the Fire Horse, emphasizing the significance of self-care practices, or 'richuals', that nourish the soul. Aliya shares her morning and night routines, the role of commitment in maintaining self-care, and the importance of connection during the winter months. The episode encourages listeners to evaluate their own rituals and embrace practices that foster well-being and community. Key Takeaways Rituals and routines are essential for personal growth.The Year of the Fire Horse symbolizes rapid change and opportunities.Self-care practices, or 'richuals', enrich our lives.Morning routines set the tone for a successful day.Nighttime rituals prepare us for restful sleep.Commitment to self-care is crucial for well-being.Connection with others is vital, especially in winter.Listening to our bodies helps guide our self-care practices.Evaluating and evolving our rituals can lead to positive change.Rich girls have richuals.  Related Episodes: Sensuality, Spirituality & Creativity ft. Lyvonne Briggs | Ep. 31Achieving Spiritual Balance & Success ft. Fabi Cordaro | Ep. 48Ancestral Wisdom, Ritual & Transformation with Amber Holmes, Founder of I.Soul Naturals | Ep. 68Daily Rituals to Honor Your Creativity | Ep. 74Human Design: Decoding Your Energy with Kemi Amin | Ep. 94Theme Music: She No Dull Beat by Nana Kwabena Festivities in Belize by RAGE Productions Support the show Enjoy the episode? - Share it with friends! - Send a voice note or text! - Rate & review the podcast! Follow @museandmasterypod on your favorite SM platforms! Watch full interviews here on YouTube! Join me over on Substack! Check out my favorite brands and snag a discount! Grab a guided journal here! Are you a creative, solopreneur or entrepreneur who’d like to be featured on Muse & Mastery? Let me know here! Hosted by Buzzsprout. See the Buzzsprout - Privacy Policy here.

    32 min
  4. Human Design: Decoding Your Energy with Kemi Amin | Ep. 94

    FEB 9

    Human Design: Decoding Your Energy with Kemi Amin | Ep. 94

    Send a text What if your energy came with instructions? On this episode, I sat down with Kemi Amin to unpack Human Design in a way that feels clear, grounded, and instantly useful. Kemi traces her path from an MBA in design strategy to becoming a Human Design reader, sharing how a system she once resisted became a daily practice for choice-making, creative flow, and relational ease. We break down the essentials—type, strategy, and authority—so you can start applying them today. For creatives and entrepreneurs, we talk tactics: aligning output with your energy, and making decisions that stick. Listen for a warm, practical guide to Human Design that respects both spirit and strategy. If this conversation helps you move with more ease, share it with a friend, subscribe for more thoughtful episodes, and leave a quick review to tell us your biggest aha. More from Kemi: Follow Kemi at @kapricornmoon on TikTok!Book a Human Design Reading or Coaching SessionSubscribe to Dear Kapricorn Moon on Substack and submit your questions here!Related Episodes: Unlocking Potential with Personality Tests & Self-Development | Ep. 40Achieving Spiritual Balance & Success ft. Fabi Cordaro | Ep. 48 Watch this episode on YouTube! Theme Music: She No Dull Beat by Nana Kwabena Festivities in Belize by RAGE Productions Support the show Enjoy the episode? - Share it with friends! - Send a voice note or text! - Rate & review the podcast! Follow @museandmasterypod on your favorite SM platforms! Watch full interviews here on YouTube! Join me over on Substack! Check out my favorite brands and snag a discount! Grab a guided journal here! Are you a creative, solopreneur or entrepreneur who’d like to be featured on Muse & Mastery? Let me know here! Hosted by Buzzsprout. See the Buzzsprout - Privacy Policy here.

    1h 9m
  5. Audacity Redefined & Self-Mastery with Mrs. Cynthia B. | Ep. 93

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    Audacity Redefined & Self-Mastery with Mrs. Cynthia B. | Ep. 93

    Send a text What happens when heartbreak is no longer the headline and your life becomes the story? On this episode, I sat down with author, mentor, and creative guide Mrs. Cynthia B to explore how personal responsibility, audacity, and intuition can turn pain into a blueprint for self-mastery. From unsent letters that became a first book to a thriving practice rooted in inner work, B shows how healing deepens when you stop outsourcing your power and start writing your own script. We dig into the real timelines of growth—the unsexy, slow parts that compound when nobody’s watching. We connect creativity to spiritual freedom, honoring a practice that’s wide and elemental to claim a life that truly feels good. B also reveals her bold pivot from The Crimson Kiss to Audacity Redefined, and why shifting the foundation from men-centered healing to woman-centered self-development changed everything. You’re not starting from scratch; you’re starting from experience. If this conversation sparks something in you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs the nudge, and leave a review to help more women find these tools. More from Mrs. Cynthia B: Learn more and work with Mrs. Cynthia B at audacityredefined.comSign up for the Audacity Redefined NewsletterTune into Subject to InterpretationTheme Music: She No Dull Beat by Nana Kwabena Festivities in Belize by RAGE Productions Support the show Enjoy the episode? - Share it with friends! - Send a voice note or text! - Rate & review the podcast! Follow @museandmasterypod on your favorite SM platforms! Watch full interviews here on YouTube! Join me over on Substack! Check out my favorite brands and snag a discount! Grab a guided journal here! Are you a creative, solopreneur or entrepreneur who’d like to be featured on Muse & Mastery? Let me know here! Hosted by Buzzsprout. See the Buzzsprout - Privacy Policy here.

    1h 4m
  6. Blooming To Becoming: A Year Of Joy, Connection, And Coming Home To Self | Ep. 92

    JAN 26

    Blooming To Becoming: A Year Of Joy, Connection, And Coming Home To Self | Ep. 92

    Send a text Take a deep breath as we step into a new season of Muse and Mastery! In this season opener, I reflect on joy, community, healing, and a professional pivot toward more aligned work. From nervous system care to entrepreneurship and intentional living, this episode sets a compass for the year ahead rooted in boundaries, sustainability, and love. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review! What’s your word for the year, and how will you live it? Resources: NYC’s First 5pm Sunset Of 2026 Is In Less Than 10 DaysThe Feelings Wheel + Make Your Romantic WishlistBlack Women Turn to One Another as Their Career Paths Suddenly RecedeKeep an eye out for a future Ecstatic Descendants event!TikToks/Reels: Amanda Seales: Expand your awareness with diligence!Dr. Shanté | Life Coach - Systems of privilege weaken the power of the privileged group.Alandya - The NadirCiara - Racists Do Not Deserve EmpathyDriven - Raising Boys Part 35 | Expose them to the contentTherapyJeff - Parents of white boys, don’t want your kids radicalized online? Do these 5 things.Related Episodes: Welcome to Muse & Mastery! (fka The Prolific Hub Podcast) | Ep. 91Touchable Bodies: A Conversation with the Author of Touch Me, I'm Sick, Margeaux Feldman | Ep. 90Success, Stardust & Social Justice ft. Tracey L. Rogers | Ep. 41 Support the show Enjoy the episode? - Share it with friends! - Send a voice note or text! - Rate & review the podcast! Follow @museandmasterypod on your favorite SM platforms! Watch full interviews here on YouTube! Join me over on Substack! Check out my favorite brands and snag a discount! Grab a guided journal here! Are you a creative, solopreneur or entrepreneur who’d like to be featured on Muse & Mastery? Let me know here! Hosted by Buzzsprout. See the Buzzsprout - Privacy Policy here.

    1h 9m
  7. Touchable Bodies: A Conversation with the Author of Touch Me, I'm Sick, Margeaux Feldman | Ep. 90

    09/08/2025

    Touchable Bodies: A Conversation with the Author of Touch Me, I'm Sick, Margeaux Feldman | Ep. 90

    Send a text Watch this Episode on YouTube! When was the last time someone truly touched you? Not just physically, but in a way that made you feel seen, safe, and wholly present? For those living with chronic illness, trauma, or both, this question carries layers of complexity that most wellness conversations never reach. Margeaux Feldman joins us to discuss their forthcoming memoir "Touch Me, I'm Sick: A Memoir In Essays" which explores the profound relationship between physical touch, trauma, and chronic illness. From their own journey with fibromyalgia to broader cultural questions about who society deems "touchable," Margeaux challenges us to reconsider what intimacy means beyond conventional frameworks. "We're creatures that crave and need physical touch," Margeaux explains, before unraveling how early experiences shape our relationship with our bodies. The conversation ventures into territory rarely discussed: how chronic pain transforms intimate relationships, the revolutionary potential of platonic touch between friends, and why learning to touch ourselves with kindness might be the most radical act of healing. For anyone who has felt isolated in their pain or questioned their worthiness of connection, this conversation offers both validation and possibility. Whether you're navigating chronic illness, processing trauma, or simply seeking deeper understanding of human connection, Margeaux's insights invite you to reimagine what touch and intimacy can mean in your own life. Order "Touch Me, I'm Sick: A Memoir In Essays" today and follow Margeaux's newsletter "CARESCAPES" for weekly reflections on healing, connection, and more. Checkout the archive on @softcore_trauma IG. Episode Resources: Healing Trauma Through Memes & Humor ft. Margeaux Feldman | Ep. 33Samia Burton: EP. 50: No More Creeps At Christmas Dinner Ft. Lyvonne BriggsThe Soft Ache of Touch Deprivation Support the show Enjoy the episode? - Share it with friends! - Send a voice note or text! - Rate & review the podcast! Follow @museandmasterypod on your favorite SM platforms! Watch full interviews here on YouTube! Join me over on Substack! Check out my favorite brands and snag a discount! Grab a guided journal here! Are you a creative, solopreneur or entrepreneur who’d like to be featured on Muse & Mastery? Let me know here! Hosted by Buzzsprout. See the Buzzsprout - Privacy Policy here.

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Hosted by Aliya Cheyanne, Muse & Mastery is a digital sanctuary for creative thinkers, makers, and seekers. Each episode explores how we can live, create, and evolve in alignment with our purpose.