Orisha University Podcast

Bonus Episode: Affirmations From a Disappointed Daughter
A different kind of episode today. No stories, no history just five minutes of affirmations for the daughters carrying more than they should have to.
This one is for anyone who loved a parent who didn't know how to love gently back. For the women who've done the work, made peace with the past, and are still, some days, sitting with the hurt underneath it. Determination. Healing. Compassion. Growth. Say them with me.
You don't have to be finished healing to deserve peace. Press play, breathe, and let's sit in this together.

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After the death of her mother, the oldest daughter of the Senior wife of the King of Ile Ife only wants to claim what is righfully hers. Her mother's beads. However, her younger sisters have other plans.

References
Iba Se Orisa- Awo Falokun Fatunmbi

In this episode of Storytime with The Ashé Shop, we’re diving deep into the sacred mystery of Ori. The divine inner head that chooses our destiny long before we take our first breath. Through storytelling, reflection, and a touch of that Ashé Shop humor, Ashley guides you into the ancient wisdom behind why your path is uniquely yours… even when life feels messy, uncertain, or downright chaotic.
You’ll hear the pataki behind the proverb “A chosen Ori is irrevocable,” explore what it means to walk in alignment with your destiny, and learn how to honor the spiritual blueprint you agreed to before arriving on Earth.
This episode is here to uplift your spirit, affirm your purpose, and remind you that your Ori is always guiding you back to yourself.
Take a breath, settle in, and embrace the Ashé.

Storytime #46- How to Choose a Good Ori
When Orisanku (son of Ogun), Oritemere (son of Ija), and Afuwape (son of Orunmila) decide it's time for them to travel from Orun to Aye, they know that they must go to Ajala's workshop to choose their Ori. Do they make the right choice?

References:
Cuoco, Alex. African Narratives of Orishas, Spirits and Other Deities
Brown, David H. Patakin: Orisha Stories from the Odu of Ifá

In this episode of Storytime with The Ashé Shop, we dive into the powerful Yoruba pataki that reveals what happens before we are born, when each soul chooses its Ori—its personal divinity and destiny. This ancient story reminds us that while life may twist, turn, and hit unexpected detours, the Ori we select is final and unwavering. We can pray to the Orisha, call on our ancestors, and negotiate with the universe, but ultimately…
Ori decides.
Join Ashley as she shares this timeless tale with humor, heart, and insight—inviting you to reflect on your own destiny, alignment, and the sacred responsibility of following the path your Ori chose.
Take a breath. Settle in.
And embrace the Ashé.