Live Talk with Alicia — Ethiopia Retreat Conversation 🗓 February 3 at 7:00 PM EST | Recorded Never colonized. Deeply rooted. Spiritually powerful. Join Alicia Elias live as we discuss why Ethiopia was chosen for our September retreat, explore the significance of historic Addis Ababa and Gondar, and share why we’re inviting you to be part of this intentional return. This conversation is for those feeling called to reconnect with culture, history, and purpose—and to explore whether this journey is aligned for you. Bring your questions and your curiosity. A recording will be available for those who can’t attend live. 🤖 Live Talk with Olayemi Olorunsola 🗓 February 7 at 3:00 PM EST | Recorded What Happens When African Spirituality Informs How We Build AI? On February 7th, Olayemi “Yemi” Olorunsola enters The King’s Circle for a conversation that stretches across time—from ancestral wisdom to future innovation. Yemi is a Yoruba scientist, geologist, and IT expert working at the intersection of African spirituality, wellness, AI, and technology. Her work challenges the idea that progress must come at the expense of soul, culture, or community. 📚 New Classroom Content We’ve also added two new posts in the classrooms: - Divine Order as Practice — now available in the Spirituality Classroom - At the Crossroads of Love and Loss — now available in the Unfiltered Journal Notes Classroom. - New content will be dropping in the classrooms every week, so make sure you’re checking in regularly and engaging with what resonates.

I just happened to log on to Facebook and saw that the great historian, author, and medical doctor Dr. Charles Finch has transitioned. I was truly blessed to have done an audio interview with him in 2007, which I’ve attached here. I also had the honor of meeting him in person at a conference, and I’ll be sharing some of that video interview with some of you as well. I first became aware of Dr. Finch through Ivan Van Sertima’s book Blacks in Science, where Dr. Finch wrote a powerful article on the African contribution to science. He was a fearless champion of the truth and a strong proponent of the fact that Egypt was an African civilization. When I began the journey of working on my film, I reached out to Dr. Finch for support—and without hesitation, he wrote me a letter of recommendation, which I’ve also attached. I also mentioned Dr. Finch in Chapter 2 of my book, Meditations Across the King's River. His transition is a great loss, but his work, his courage, and his legacy live on through us. He will be missed, but we continue the fight. May he rest in power. ✊🏾

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On February 7th at 3:00 PM EST, Olayemi “Yemi” Olorunsola enters The King’s Circle for a conversation that stretches across time — from ancestral wisdom to future innovation. Yemi is a Yoruba scientist, geologist, and IT expert working at the powerful intersection of African spirituality, wellness, AI, and technology. Her work challenges the idea that progress must come at the expense of soul, culture, or community. In this conversation, this brilliant Nigerian scientist will break down: ✨ How African spirituality supports healing, emotional clarity, and alignment ✨ How AI and tech can be used intentionally to empower rather than extract ✨ What it means to build the future while staying rooted in ancestral intelligence Her impact speaks volumes: 🔥 Finalist in the NCWIT AiC Competition for creating an AI-powered mental health app for women 🔥 Semifinalist in the Nebraska Governor’s New Venture Competition for designing a tech-enabled environmental cleanup service At the heart of her work is a commitment to equity, emotional clarity, and empowering underrepresented communities. This is more than a talk. It’s a reframing of what innovation can be. 📌 Set your reminder. Be in the room. The King’s Circle is where wisdom meets the future.

Growth in The King’s Circle is about showing up, reflecting, learning, and taking aligned action. 🌿 This Circle was designed to help you grow in four dimensions: 🌿 Spirit — Strengthen your intuition, connect with your ancestors, and learn practices rooted in African wisdom traditions like Ifa and Vodun. 💫 Strategy — Apply spiritual clarity to everyday life decisions — money, business, relationships, and purpose. 🔥 Wealth — Learn practical tools for building generational wealth through investing, crypto, trusts, and legacy planning. 🌕 Community — Walk with others who understand your journey. Celebrate progress, share reflections, and stay inspired. Here’s what you can expect each month inside the Circle: ✨ Monthly Teachings — Spiritual and financial lessons that bridge ancient wisdom with modern strategy. 🔥 Expert Sessions — Interviews with thought leaders in wealth, spirituality, and creative entrepreneurship. 🌿 Reflection & Practice — Journal prompts, community discussions, and small steps to apply what you learn. 🌕 Behind the Scenes Access — Updates from my films, retreats, and foundation projects. Remember: transformation happens through consistency, not intensity. The goal is not to do everything — the goal is to stay connected and to apply what resonates with you. ✨ Reflection: What area of your life are you ready to strengthen — your spirit, your strategy, your wealth, or your relationships? What would growth look like for you in this season? Keep showing up. Keep planting seeds. Your ancestors are watching you grow. 🌿 — James Weeks