The Akua Projects' Podcast Magazine

"The audio companion to The Akua Projects: Where storytelling meets self-reflection."

Experience the intersection of creativity and wellness with The Akua Projects, a Substack by Rakia Ari featuring original short stories, weekly comic adaptations, and a candid Mental Health Check-In blog. rakiaari.substack.com

  1. Sep 22

    The Power of Sitting in the Dark

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rakiaari.substack.com Welcome to this edition of The Akua Projects’ Podcast Magazine’s - Blogger Revisited. Drawing from the reflections in this piece, challenges the modern culture of toxic positivity by exploring a powerful truth from Iyanla Vanzant. It sets the stage for a candid discussion on why suppressing pain in the name of constant “good vibes” only serves as a temp…

    The Power of Sitting in the Dark

  2. Sep 19

    Water Drunk Together

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rakiaari.substack.com Welcome back to The Akua Projects’ Podcast Magazine: Soundtracks of Wisdom. Today, we step away from the noise of the material world to tune into the wealth that can’t be measured in gold, silver, or status. Rooted in the timeless truth of the African proverb, this track reminds us that when alignment, peace, and integrity exist, the simplest things in life become the most nourishing. Listen close—from the heart of the motherland to the streets—and let the sweet truth of real connection wash over your spirit.

    Water Drunk Together

  3. Sep 14

    From Solo Sprints to Resilient Villages: Why Long-Term Endurance Requires a Team

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rakiaari.substack.com True workplace wellness requires operational resilience, specifically testing how a team functions when a crisis hits and leadership is temporarily unavailable. The document, “A 5-minute diagnostic exercise we can use.pdf”, details “The ‘Radio Silence’ Drill,” a five-minute stress-test to reveal communication gaps and operational silos. The drill includes:

    From Solo Sprints to Resilient Villages: Why Long-Term Endurance Requires a Team

  4. Sep 13

    The Sweetness of Simple Connection: Rethinking the "Drink of Life"

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rakiaari.substack.com In a world that constantly tells us wellness and peace must be bought, curated, or wrapped in luxury, our nervous systems are often left exhausted and craving something far simpler: safety. Welcome to this week’s Sunday’s Mental Health Check-In with The Akua Project, titled "The Sweetness of Simple Connection: Rethinking the Drink of Life." Drawing inspiration from a grounding Ugandan proverb—“Between true friends, even water drunk together is sweet enough”—we invite you to take a breath, drop the performative mask, and rethink what truly nourishes your soul.

    The Sweetness of Simple Connection: Rethinking the "Drink of Life"

  5. Sep 10

    Lion’s Decree

    “Lion’s Decree” serves as a motivational declaration focused on unwavering vision, personal power, and rising above detractors. * Core Message: The track emphasizes maintaining focus on monumental, long-term goals while ignoring petty criticism and trivial opposition, likening negative noise to “muffled transmission” or weightless chatter. * Key Themes: Ambition, self-mastery, high-level discipline, and staying unbothered by outside distraction. * Central Metaphor: The piece anchors its philosophy in the closing proverb: “A lion don’t turn around when a small dog barks,” underscoring that those destined for greatness do not pause or dilute their focus to engage with insignificant distractions. The Akua Projects' Podcast Magazine is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thanks for reading The Akua Projects' Podcast Magazine! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rakiaari.substack.com/subscribe

    Lion’s Decree

  6. Sep 10

    "Focus on the One Road"

    Soundstacks of Wisdom: “Focus on the One Road” This installment reinterprets the classic proverb on undivided attention and purposeful direction through an Afrobeat lens. It serves as an urgent reminder that scattering one’s energy across competing goals ensures that none are achieved. Key Takeaways * The Folly of Split Pursuit: Directly echoing the wisdom of the proverb (“If you chase two rabbits, you go miss am”), the track stresses that divided focus leads to losing out completely. * The Single Path: The refrain urges listeners to “focus on the one road, jor,” advocating for clarity, patience, and aligning energy toward a single, chosen journey rather than wandering down multiple detours. * Cultural Grounding: Framed in expressive Nigerian Pidgin English, the track delivers ancient wisdom in an accessible, communal tone that feels like warm counsel from an elder or peer. The Akua Projects' Podcast Magazine is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thanks for reading The Akua Projects' Podcast Magazine! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rakiaari.substack.com/subscribe

    "Focus on the One Road"

  7. Sep 9

    One Rabbit

    Soundtracks of Wisdom: “Chase That One Rabbit” Core Message The track delivers a lesson on singular focus and discipline, centered around a traditional proverb: a hunter who tries to chase two rabbits at once is guaranteed to catch neither. Key Takeaways * The Danger of Divided Attention: Attempting to pursue multiple conflicting goals or distractions at the same time leads to missing out on both. * Clarity and Commitment: True success requires choosing one clear path, staying dedicated, and keeping your head above the noise of the crowd. * Building a Habit of Winning: By committing entirely to a single objective (”chase that one rabbit”), you turn completion and victory into a repeated habit rather than a fleeting event. Style & Tone Delivered over an energetic hip-hop/boom-bap beat with scratch transitions, the segment uses rhythmic rhyming and street-smart delivery to translate ancestral wisdom into an accessible, motivational life lesson. The Akua Projects' Podcast Magazine is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thanks for reading The Akua Projects' Podcast Magazine! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rakiaari.substack.com/subscribe

    One Rabbit

  8. Sep 9

    One Rabbit One Chance

    Welcome to Soundtracks of Wisdom, presented by the Akua Projects’ Podcast Magazine. This is where timeless parables meet the modern beat—turning yesterday’s ancestral roots into today’s fuel for purpose and clarity. One path. One goal. When you divide your focus, you divide your power. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the power of single-minded pursuit, stripping away the noise, and learning how to honor your true assignment without scattering your energy. The Akua Projects' Podcast Magazine is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thanks for reading The Akua Projects' Podcast Magazine! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rakiaari.substack.com/subscribe

    One Rabbit One Chance
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Experience the intersection of creativity and wellness with The Akua Projects, a Substack by Rakia Ari featuring original short stories, weekly comic adaptations, and a candid Mental Health Check-In blog. rakiaari.substack.com

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    "The audio companion to The Akua Projects: Where storytelling meets self-reflection."
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    81
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    Explicit
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    © Arika Shanise Hames
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