Welcome to the King's Circle Replay! In this profound session, we were honored to be joined by Nadirah Goldsmith. Here are the key takeaways from our powerful conversation exploring faith, ancestral connections, and navigating life's journey. The video from the session is attached, and for those who can make the time, you'll no doubt have some key takeaways. What we learned about Nadirah Goldsmith: - Not only is Nadirah a multifaceted creator—a producer, writer, mother, activist, spiritual practitioner, and actress—but she is also a fellow member of the King's Circle community! - After completing Army basic training right out of high school, she pivoted her path to attend Bennett College (an all-women's HBCU in North Carolina), where she changed her major from education to psychology. - She holds a deep awareness of her ancestral timing, noting the synchronicity of being born in April 1976 while Alex Haley's groundbreaking series Roots was filming. The Power of Trusting the Unknown - Nadirah shared that true spiritual magic happens when we are willing to walk in the unknown. - She recounted stepping out on faith to travel and work, including trips to Belize during the pandemic and navigating unexpected challenges, like a rental car falling through. - Her advice for the community: Don't worry about seeing the entire staircase; just focus on taking one step at a time. Channeling the Ancestors on a Ryan Coogler Film Set: - Nadirah shared her incredible experience working in New Orleans on a Ryan Coogler film (under the working title "Grilled Cheese"). - She worked as a background actress in two deeply historical and emotional scenes: a church scene and a sharecropper scene. - She described the set's energy as profoundly "ancestral," noting that the cast and crew were incredibly humble and intentional. - While filming the sharecropper scene—picking cotton in the sweltering heat—she felt an intense connection to her ancestors, channeling their survival, pain, and ultimate strength to bring the scene to life.

One of my elders in Ifa used to say: there is no ending without a beginning, and no beginning without an ending. It is the cycle of life. I was taught this during divination training more than 20 years ago, and it still rings true today. The man in this picture initiated me into the Ifa tradition. His name was Aseda. If he were alive today, he would tell you the same thing he told me: Open your doors. Let go of the things—and the people—that are not helping your growth. So let me ask you: Where in your life does something need to end so that a new beginning can emerge?What are you still clinging to that’s keeping you from truly living again? Sit with that. The answer matters.

This thread is for the classroom lesson on "The Angel of Return" which can be found at the link below. For those who have completed the classroom material, you are invited to share your reflections and commentary. https://www.skool.com/thekingscircle/classroom/b6fefe24?md=ffa4e62baf7b4a7393a58c3ad0052af3

I am developing a new book inspired by my recent travels to Nigeria. I’ve decided to call it The Unbroken Empire. The name reflects more than history. While there were ancient and powerful Yoruba empires and the great Benin Empire, what truly fascinates me is this: their spiritual, artistic, and architectural traditions still thrive globally, despite centuries of attempted erasure. This idea became even clearer to me during my December visit to Nigeria. We visited one of the sacred palaces of Osun — the one everyone sees and talks about. But I learned that there is another palace of Osun, one that remains largely unseen and rarely discussed. That moment crystallized the heart of this book for me. What endures is not always visible. What survives is not always public. And what was meant to be broken often adapts, hides, and continues. The Unbroken Empire is about that continuity — how sacred knowledge, culture, art, and form travel, transform, and remain intact across time and geography. Because you are founding members of The King’s Circle, you’ll receive insight into this book long before anyone else — including reflections like these and the evolving book outline as it takes shape. This is not just a book about the past. It’s about what was never truly conquered.

Aneesah, we’re truly honored to have you with us. Every new founder strengthens our foundation and moves us closer to our shared vision of growth, impact, wealth creation, and giving back to our families and communities. 🌿 About Aneesah Based in Louisville, KY, with roots in Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi, Aneesah is a passionate family genealogist inspired by her great-grandmother. She has spent 25 years as a high school English teacher, is an avid reader, and is beginning a writing journey. We’re here to support you every step of the way. Looking forward to learning more about your writing. Your story matters, your voice is needed, and together—with our ancestors as guides—we’ll help bring your story into the world. Thanks again for your support and let us know how we can best assist you as we move forward.