The Power of Ancestral Healing and the Orishas in Business with Cynthia Santiago-Borbon

The Biz Bruja Podcast

In this episode of the Biz Bruja Podcast, host Vanessa Codorniu interviews Cynthia Santiago-Borbon, a healer, licensed psychotherapist, and priestess of Obatala. Cynthia shares her journey of ancestral reclamation and how her ancestors have shaped her work in mental health and well-being. She discusses the importance of healing from societal conditioning and trauma, and how connecting with her ancestors helped her heal and embrace her true self. Cynthia also explains how the Orishas, the deities of the West African Yoruba tradition, show up in her business and provide guidance and support.

Some takeaways:

• Connecting with our ancestors can help us heal from societal conditioning and trauma.
• The Orishas, deities of the Yoruba tradition, can guide and support us in our personal and professional lives.
• Praying to our ancestors and the Orishas can provide guidance and clarity in our journey.
• It is important to approach the Orishas and other spiritual traditions with respect and honor.

BIO:

Cynthia Santiago-Borbon is a healer, licensed psychotherapist, transformational coach, spirituality teacher, empath, and priestess of Obatala. With over two decades of expertise in the mental health and well-being space, Cynthia has supported thousands of clients in liberating themselves from societal conditioning and intergenerational trauma. She provides various services, including private coaching, group coaching, workshops, and retreats.

To learn more about Cynthia Santiago-Borbon and her work, visit her website at Website: https://www.cynthiasantiagoborbon.com

Timestamp Summary 0:00:01 Introduction to the podcast and the guest, Cynthia Santiago-Borbon 0:03:21 How Cynthia's ancestors shaped her and her sacred work 0:07:31 Patterns Cynthia needed to break ancestrally 0:11:42 Importance of accepting oneself and embracing beauty 0:12:33 Gifts Cynthia leaned into with her ancestors and lineage 0:13:18 Cynthia's realization of her gift to help others heal and empower themselves 0:14:50 Cynthia's decision to start her own business 0:18:03 Cynthia's introduction to the Orishas and her spiritual awakening 0:20:22 The importance of reciprocity and honoring the Orishas 0:23:21 The Orishas' connection to nature and how they can support us 0:25:18 How the Orishas show up in our business 0:26:08 Cynthia's guidance from Obatala for the next phase of her business 0:26:52 Cynthia feels guided by the Orisha in her business. 0:28:00 Oshun, the Orisha of creativity and community. 0:29:08 Getting guidance from Orisha readings for business decisions. 0:31:14 Trusting guides, angels, and ancestors in business ventures. 0:31:46 How to connect with the Orisha tradition. 0:34:30 Praying to ancestors and connecting with nature. 0:36:03 Oya, the Orisha of transformation and change. 0:37:47 Respecting and honoring deities from other cultures. 0:38:31 Practicing reciprocity with deities and traditions. 0:38:52 Importance of not appropriating and taking without giving back. 0:39:19 Cynthia Santiago-Borbon's contact information 0:40:08 Vanessa Codorniu's appreciation for Cynthia 0:40:43 Sacred Pause Retreat in November 0:41:12 Gratitude to ancestors and Orishas 0:41:21

Farewell to listeners

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