Afro-Indigenous Yesą on Turtle Island Podcast

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​Me:ku! I’m Jala (Jay-la) Mįyątipi:wa Simpa. Simpa/Simpo is the original surname of my West African ancestors who were trafficked during the trans-Atlantic slave trade. I am a Yesa Afro-Native neurodivergent woman, Indigenous to Amá̡:inausí̡ka: with African & Native roots extending across Turtle Island (the Eastern Woodlands, Caribbean, and Mexico via the Indian slave trade), along with Yoruba, Malagasy, and other tribal lineages from West and Central Africa. I hold a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master of Social Work. This podcast spotlights Indigenous histories, decolonization, and mental health advocacy.

This webpage features only the most recent podcast episodes. To access the full archive, you can listen directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wiRLyR5ObilcvNHLby1Rz

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As of July 4, 2025, all episodes are free to access and fully available to anyone with the link.

Bilahuk (thank you) to everyone who has financially contributed to this show. Since the Spotify Listener Support program ended in January 2025, I’m in the process of transitioning to a subscription-based model for select episodes. In the meantime, optional donations are welcomed via CashApp: $AfroYesah and go directly toward production, accessibility, and sustainability of this work.