We’re looking forward to introducing you to Sayge. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Sayge, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
So the first 90 minutes of my day are almost always dedicated to my morning routine. I rotate between journaling, meditation, breathwork, and exercise. It doesn’t matter the order I do them in, but checking in with myself and getting my body moving first thing in the morning always starts my day off on the right foot no matter what’s going on around me. Of course I’ll throw in breakfast too, which these days is usually a smoothie, some cashew yogurt with ancient grain granola, or an apple and some sunflower butter. I’ll make avocado toast if I’m feeling frisky. Lol.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
It’s funny being asked this question like 2-3 years after my first initial interview with you all, because I’m in a much much different space now.
Right now, I wouldn’t even say that I have a brand. I would say that I’m in a recalibration/transformative space in my life. You all may have known me as a tarot deck designer/creator, podcaster, some form of a healer etc. But right now, I’m simply a woman in the process and on the journey of self-evolution. I do have some things I’d like to put out some time next year like my brands DivinergyCo and Rich Witch, but I’m not rushing. You all will be introduced to them when it’s time.
Some things that are bringing me joy at present are getting back to working on my novel again. It’s an idea that I’ve had in my mind for the last 8 years, so, really these days my time is dedicated to world building and fleshing out the books for the series. I already know that it will be a trilogy, so, figuring out all of the nuts and bolts for it has been challenging in the best ways.
I’ve also gotten deeper into voiceover and recently narrated my first novel by the incredible author Rozia Bell. So, I’m excited for that to come out and for you all to hear her brilliance expressed through my voice – it actually just dropped this week on Audible, so please checkout the link further down to go check it out and support. I’ve wanted to get into voiceover for at least a decade, and so it feels amazing having started this journey in April and already having such a beautiful project under my belt, among other things like AI Datasets and the like. What I love about voiceover is that I still get to showcase the full range of my talent, but I no longer have to get dressed up and go in front of a camera n all that. So for me, I’ll be in voiceover for the foreseeable future, with some theatre and live performance thrown in every now and again to satisfy Little Tiana’s desire to stay connected to that part of us.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
The biggest part of me that has served its purpose that I’m now releasing is this notion that I must be humble about who I am and the incredible talents and gifts that I possess in order to not hurt others or make them feel like I’m trying to outshine them simply for being my authentic self. I guess that could be seen as me releasing the need to be humble, if you will.
What’s funny is that the very definition of humility is of low social, administrative, or political rank; to lower someone in dignity or importance. The way I see it and what I’ve come to experience as of late, is that people that truly get you and understand you have no need for you to humble yourself. Because they too are already living in their greatness and shining their light brightly enough that yours doesn’t threaten them in any way. If anything. they welcome your light, because it makes them feel good to support you and nourish your gifts and to champion you and vice versa. So now, I’ve been asking Spirit and the universe to remove people that don’t feel that way about me and don’t want to be there to celebrate me, to remove them from my life if they’re not meant to come with me into this next chapter in my life’s journey. Letting go of some of the connections has been tough and really painful, but, ultimately I’m accepting what I’m being shown and am letting go with no ill will or wishes towards the other party.
It’s all love over here all the time, no matter what it may be on the other end. I can only control what’s in my power, so, I do my best to focus on that, as well as leading with love, truth, and authenticity in this next phase of elevation.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
I’d say the most defining wounds in my life have centered around betrayal from people that are close to me. People that I’ve been vulnerable with and told about my childhood or painful experiences that I’ve been through, and even some things that people watched me go through that truly broke me, to have those things later thrown back in my face to try and humble me (there’s that word again lol) or try to ‘put me in my place’, especially when those things were shared in confidence and because I felt safe, those are the wounds that have cut me the deepest.
But the best part I feel of being a healer and having done so much development in my spiritual journey is that I no longer take on those wounds and internalize them. Because I know my truth and I know who I am at my core and I’ve always known, and it hasn’t changed. Friends that have known me for 20 years tell me the same. So now, whenever someone tries to slight me or use my vulnerabilities against me, I don’t even flinch. Because their behavior reveals so much more about them than it does me, even if I’m the only person they show that venomous side of themselves to.
I just take everything in stride now. And I’m grateful to those that have seen all my wounds and decided to protect my heart instead of place another dagger in it. Y’all know who you are and I’m so grateful to and for each of you. Love y’all!
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
I would say my closest friends know that my character and integrity are some of the most important things to me on a personal level. I value being a person of integrity tremendously, so I always do my best to be as open, honest, and transparent as I can in all situations and scenarios. I feel like even if someone didn’t understand my actions at the time, all they would’ve had to do is ask me and I will happily clarify who I am, what I’m about, or why I make certain decisions.
I also truly value my chosen friends and friendships, even though I’ve been told I can be crass or a bit too blunt at times. But that’s also something I’ve openly worked on over the years, and I feel I’ve gotten much better with my delivery and expressing my point of view without belittling or being condescending. And I’m proud of my growth in that aspect, because baby, I used to be a soul snatcher LOL anyone could and DID get it, okay?! But thank goodness for growth, right?
From a more worldly perspective, my friends know I’m big on women’s autonomy and women standing in their power and brilliance unapologetically and not shrinking for the sake of acceptance or tolerance. That they are allowed to take up space and should be able to so safely, without threat of harm or having their right’s taken away.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
I think that when some people look at me and the things that I’m interested in creating, they would think it’s all about denouncing patriarchy or empowering women to be sexually free and in their power mostly. But my true desire is simply to activate the light within women to the point that they stop shrinking themselves in ANY way, whether it be for a man, for the satisfaction of society, for their friends/family, etc. I want to empower women to live their truth by living my own. And that will continue to look different as I evolve into and out of each of the lessons in my life that are placed before me.
Ultimately, my legacy is to uplift the Feminine Collective, and help them step into their highest, most beautiful, favorite versions of themselves and their lives. Without being someone’s wife or mother. Without fitting into the boxes and labels society has said we must succumb to. And without sacrificing their essence in order to have a place in the world in which they matter.
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