Blu Alchemist Podcast

Siquoyia Blue
Blu Alchemist Podcast

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  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Whiskey, Racism, and Science: The Legacy of Jokichi Takamine

    In this episode of the Blu Alchemist Podcast, titled "Whiskey, Racism, and Science: The Legacy of Jokichi Takamine," host Siquoyia Blue kicks off the new year with reflections on recent events, including economic challenges and the devastating fires in Los Angeles. She offers insights into resilience and adaptability in adversity, drawing parallels to themes from Octavia Butler's "Parables of the Sower." The episode's focal point is the remarkable story of Jokichi Takamine, a pioneering Japanese chemist and engineer noted for his relentless innovation and resilience despite facing systemic racism and prejudice. Siquoyia chronicles Takamine's life, highlighting his significant achievements—from developing the enzyme-based digestive aid taka Diastase to isolating adrenaline, which revolutionized medicine and laid the groundwork for life-saving treatments like the EpiPen. She also touches on his contributions to the whiskey industry using Japanese fermentation techniques and his symbolic donation of 2,000 cherry blossom trees to Washington, D.C., fostering peace and friendship between Japan and the United States. Throughout the episode, Siquoyia emphasizes Takamine's perseverance in the face of numerous setbacks, including discriminatory practices and sabotage. She concludes with a heartfelt call to action, encouraging listeners to share the story of Jokichi Takamine and to stay resilient and curious in their own lives.   Blu Alchemist Podcast Info: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.blualchemistpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Siquoyia Blue Website: https://siquoyiablue.komi.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: @blualchemistpodcast Dating Assassins Card Game: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.datingassassins.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to either be a guest on or find guests for your podcast, please sign up here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/siquoyia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate via Cashapp: @KingSiquoyia or Venmo: @KingShay Thanks for listening! Subscribe, Share and Follow us!

    10 min
  2. JAN 7

    Aisha Makara’s Guide to Living Intentionally and Embracing Positivity.

    In this insightful episode of the Blu Alchemist Podcast, host Siquoyia Blue sits down with the multifaceted Aisha Makara, a creator, artist, world traveler, speaker, and author. Aisha delves into the perceived differences in survival mechanisms and feelings between people from various regions, attributing it to their respective climates. She shares her passion for the culture and happiness found in countries like Portugal and Italy, while also discussing the cost-effectiveness of living in places like Indonesia and Vietnam compared to the U.S. Aisha talks about her personal journey, emphasizing the importance of living in the moment and creating one’s own paradise on earth. The discussion touches on tech industry layoffs, the cyclical nature of leadership exemplified by figures like Elon Musk, and the emergence of positive world-changing leaders over the next few decades. Promoting her book "Jerk Living Guidebook," Aisha also shares details about her upcoming art exhibition in Lisbon. Reflecting on her early life as an orphan in Mongolia, Aisha highlights her adventurous spirit, leadership experiences, and the value of finding one's true self amidst life’s challenges. The conversation covers her adolescence, grappling with existential themes, and her subsequent growth into a confident, multi-talented individual. Both Siquoyia and Aisha encourage listeners to prioritize experiences, live intentionally, and not let stress take over, advocating for a balanced approach to life. Aisha's personal motto, "Life is amazing and magical itself. Create it, enjoy it, live it," encapsulates the episode’s core message. The episode concludes with sincere gratitude for Aisha’s participation and a call for listeners to subscribe and share.   Aisha Makara Website:  https://aisha.today/   Blu Alchemist Podcast Info: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.blualchemistpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Siquoyia Blue Website: https://siquoyiablue.komi.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: @blualchemistpodcast Dating Assassins Card Game: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.datingassassins.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to either be a guest on or find guests for your podcast, please sign up here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/siquoyia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate via Cashapp: @KingSiquoyia or Venmo: @KingShay Thanks for listening! Subscribe, Share and Follow us!

    40 min
  3. 12/24/2024

    Christopher Pellegrini on Honkaku Spirits and the Legacy of Jokichi Takamine

    In this episode of the Blu Alchemist Podcast, host Siquoyia Blue sits down with Christopher Pellegrini, a prominent expert in Japanese spirits and the founder of Honkaku Spirits, to delve into the fascinating life and legacy of Jokichi Takamine, often referred to as the "Japanese Rockefeller." The conversation highlights Takamine's groundbreaking contributions to the pharmaceutical and alcohol industries. Christopher sheds light on Takamine's innovative use of Koji fermentation in whiskey-making and his partnership with the Illinois Whiskey Trust, which faced significant challenges due to industry monopolies. Listeners will learn about Takamine's efforts to improve U.S.-Japan relations, notably through his anonymous donation of cherry trees to Washington, D.C., and his founding of the Nippon Club in New York to combat racial discrimination. The episode also explores Christopher's journey of cultural adaptation, his business ventures in Japan, and the introduction of Takamine Whiskey in the U.S., a product inspired by the very techniques Takamine pioneered. Siquoyia and Christopher discuss the intricacies of navigating cultural differences in business practices between the U.S. and Japan, highlighting the importance of resilience and adaptability. The episode concludes with an inspiring call to embrace opportunities and stay open to life's magical possibilities. Christopher Pellegrini Website:  https://honkakuspirits.com/   Blu Alchemist Podcast Info: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.blualchemistpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Siquoyia Blue Website: https://siquoyiablue.komi.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: @blualchemistpodcast Dating Assassins Card Game: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.datingassassins.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to either be a guest on or find guests for your podcast, please sign up here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/siquoyia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate via Cashapp: @KingSiquoyia or Venmo: @KingShay Thanks for listening! Subscribe, Share and Follow us!

    46 min
  4. 12/20/2024

    The Evolution of Black Santa: From the 1920s to Today

    In this episode of the Blu Alchemist Podcast, host Siquoyia Blue dives into the history and cultural significance of Black Santa Claus. She explores how Black Santa emerged during the Harlem Renaissance and gained prominence during the Civil Rights Movement, becoming a symbol of representation, inclusion, and cultural pride for the black community. Siquoyia discusses how Black Santa isn't just a character but a reflection of diversity and an important figure for promoting new narratives. She encourages listeners to incorporate Black Santa into their holiday traditions and emphasizes the importance of representation in creating a more inclusive society. From pop culture references to major retailers adopting Black Santa, this episode highlights the strides taken toward more diverse holiday celebrations. Listeners are invited to share their Black Santa memories and traditions for potential inclusion in future episodes.   Blu Alchemist Podcast Info: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.blualchemistpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Siquoyia Blue Website: https://siquoyiablue.komi.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: @blualchemistpodcast Dating Assassins Card Game: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.datingassassins.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to either be a guest on or find guests for your podcast, please sign up here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/siquoyia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate via Cashapp: @KingSiquoyia or Venmo: @KingShay Thanks for listening! Subscribe, Share and Follow us!

    5 min
  5. 12/10/2024

    Creating Heaven on Earth: Insights from a Swiss Visionary and Philanthropist

    In this enlightening episode of the Blu Alchemist Podcast, host Siquoyia Blue, based in vibrant Las Vegas, engages in a profound conversation with Daniel, a Geneva-born creator, visionary, and philanthropist of Congolese heritage. Daniel, who founded the organization Transfigurative, elaborates on his concept of "Heaven on Earth," emphasizing living authentically and engaging in meaningful activities that benefit both individuals and the community. Throughout the episode, Daniel shares his journey from a professional soccer career in Italy to the fashion industry, ultimately creating his own fashion brand rooted in individuality and creativity. He discusses the importance of adaptability and the ethical challenges in the fashion world, offering insights for artists to remain true to themselves and their unique visions. The conversation also delves into the role of artificial intelligence, highlighting its potential benefits and risks, and stressing the need for responsible development. Daniel's wisdom extends to recognizing relationships and connections that align with one's goals, advocating for building supportive communities like Transfigurative on platforms such as School. Together, Siquoyia and Daniel explore themes of self-discovery, social awareness, and mindful entrepreneurship. Daniel recommends "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho as an essential read for entrepreneurs and shares his personal mantra, "Your source of wisdom determines your quality of life." The episode concludes with encouragement for listeners to join supportive communities and to strive for a fulfilling and authentic life. Tune in to hear more about Daniel's journey, his vision for a collaborative community, and insights on living a life aligned with one's true self.   Join the Transfigurative Community:  Website: Transfigured Community   Blu Alchemist Podcast Info: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.blualchemistpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Siquoyia Blue Website: https://siquoyiablue.komi.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: @blualchemistpodcast Dating Assassins Card Game: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.datingassassins.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to either be a guest on or find guests for your podcast, please sign up here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/siquoyia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate via Cashapp: @KingSiquoyia or Venmo: @KingShay Thanks for listening! Subscribe, Share and Follow us!

    39 min
  6. 12/02/2024

    A Gullah Geechee Christmas: Where African Heritage Meets Holiday Magic.

    Join us in this heartwarming episode as we explore the vibrant Gullah Geechee culture and their unique Christmas traditions. Discover how the Gullah people have preserved their African heritage through celebrations filled with soulful music, storytelling, and communal gatherings. Learn about the significance of their Watch Night service and the rich culinary traditions that bring a taste of West Africa to their holiday tables. This episode is a tribute to the resilience and spirit of the Gullah people, highlighting the deeper meaning of the Christmas season. Whether you're seeking inspiration or simply looking to add a touch of Gullah flavor to your own celebrations, this episode offers a heartfelt reminder of love, community, and heritage.   Blu Alchemist Podcast Info: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.blualchemistpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Siquoyia Blue Website: https://siquoyiablue.komi.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: @blualchemistpodcast Dating Assassins Card Game: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.datingassassins.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to either be a guest on or find guests for your podcast, please sign up here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/siquoyia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate via Cashapp: @KingSiquoyia or Venmo: @KingShay Thanks for listening! Subscribe, Share and Follow us!

    6 min
  7. 11/18/2024

    Matthew Lesko Reveals Tips for Finding Grants and Leveraging AI for Success.

    In this episode of the Blu Alchemist Podcast, host Siquoyia Blue sits down with Matthew Lesko, a renowned expert on obtaining government grants, for an insightful discussion on overcoming financial challenges and the power of community support. Lesko shares his unconventional journey from a difficult college experience to a successful career helping individuals and businesses navigate the complex world of government resources. The conversation delves into several key areas: Financial Challenges and Research: Emphasizing the importance of persistence and direct connections when seeking financial assistance. Value of Networking: Highlighting the superiority of personal connections over internet searches for reliable information. AI and Technology Use: Discussing AI's dual nature and its potential in free, ad-free research. Practical Use of AI: Sharing how AI tools aid in content creation and business support. YouTube and Content Creation: Advising on long-term strategies for building an audience and authentic content management. Resource Access: Exploring various platforms like findhelp.org and local governmental resources for financial and business aid. Community and Support: Focusing on Lesko's initiative 'Let's go help,' which supports members with grants and kindness-driven business practices. Avoiding Misleading Information: Warning against costly for-profit systems like Google and promoting nonprofit and government resources. Economic Inequality: Discussing the implications of income disparity and the role of mindset and systemic barriers in achieving success. Both Siquoyia and Matthew underscore the necessity of having fun, experimenting in business, and leading with kindness to find personal and professional fulfillment. Tune in for a wealth of practical advice, personal stories, and inspiration to help you navigate your financial and entrepreneurial journey. Matthew Website:  https://www.free.lesko.com/leskohelp   Blu Alchemist Podcast Info: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.blualchemistpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Siquoyia Blue Website: https://siquoyiablue.komi.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: @blualchemistpodcast Dating Assassins Card Game: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.datingassassins.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to either be a guest on or find guests for your podcast, please sign up here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/siquoyia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate via Cashapp: @KingSiquoyia or Venmo: @KingShayThanks for listening! Subscribe, Share and Follow us!

    40 min
  8. 11/11/2024

    Empowerment Through Self-Love and Meditation: Insights from Tamika Murray.

    In this enriching episode of the Blu Alchemist Podcast, host Siquoyia Blue sits down with award-winning author, freelance writer, and life coach Tamika Murray to delve into the transformative power of meditation and yoga for women, particularly those coping with trauma. They explore Viola Davis's insights on childhood trauma and the enduring journey of inner dialogue. Tamika shares her experiences with dietary changes, explaining her shift toward a flexible plant-based diet as part of her self-care during her spiritual journey. The discussion navigates societal pressures, including perfectionism and the fear of success and failure, while highlighting the significance of self-dialogue and stoicism in personal problem-solving. Tamika reflects on the cultural importance of family in minority communities, the impact of cyberbullying on teens, and the pressures of modern technology. Siquoyia and Tamika also engage in a thought-provoking conversation on personal beliefs, manifestation, imposter syndrome, and the necessity of reprogramming one's mindset. A poignant moment occurs as Tamika recalls an emotional reaction to a movie scene, later discussing her contributions to literature on bullying and the struggle of black women to prioritize self-care. She recounts the challenges of 2022, including significant personal loss and change, leading to a profound period of self-discovery and a shift to focusing more on her writing career. Offering a blend of personal anecdotes and professional insights, Tamika emphasizes the importance of self-love, positivity, and authenticity, particularly in the realm of social media. This episode is a compelling narrative of healing, personal growth, and the pursuit of diverse passions, leaving listeners inspired to seize opportunities and embrace multi-potentiality in their own lives. Tamika Murray Website:  https://mysticalfireascensionlifecoaching.com/services-and-products/   Blu Alchemist Podcast Info: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.blualchemistpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Siquoyia Blue Website: https://siquoyiablue.komi.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: @blualchemistpodcast Dating Assassins Card Game: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.datingassassins.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to either be a guest on or find guests for your podcast, please sign up here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/siquoyia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate via Cashapp: @KingSiquoyia or Venmo: @KingShayThanks for listening! Subscribe, Share and Follow us! Affiliates:  BETMGM: BetMGM Casino is the #1 Online Casino in America! Come experience the thrills of the casino floor anytime, anywhere with the King of Casinos! Play hundreds of your favorite slot games as well as poker, blackjack, roulette, and video poker. Our legal, real money casino games can be found right from your phone where you’ll experience the best of MGM’s premiere casinos. BetMGM Casino play for the largest jackpots with new winners being awarded every day. Catch the excitement of the casino floor with BetMGM Casino, all in a safe, secure app where you’ll have a blast. Download the BetMGM Casino app to get in on the action today! Download: https://www.pubtrack.co/DF981CS/3335GRZ/

    50 min
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