Courageous Conversations: The Finances of Tradition - Voices of IWA - EP48

Is spirituality being commodified? And if so…at what cost? In this unapologetically honest episode of Voices of IWA, Iya Omisegun sits down with priestess, business owner, and chief Oloye Oyawunmi Ajala to examine the complex and often uncomfortable realities surrounding money in our spiritual traditions. Together, they explore the economics of initiation, the politics of reciprocity, and the ways class, power, and financial imbalance can distort sacred spaces. This conversation asks us to look closely at how spirituality is valued, when exchange becomes exploitation, and what it truly means to “pay” for spiritual work. Rather than shying away from hard truths, this episode offers language, clarity, and possibility by inviting us to imagine spiritual economies rooted in balance, transparency, and ethical care. This is a necessary listen for anyone navigating spiritual service, leadership, initiation, or financial tension within the tradition. Don’t Miss the Real Women Inspire Weekend! Join us in Atlanta for the 2026 Real Women Inspire Weekend from March 27 - 29, 2026 as we move from Inspiration to Impact! You don’t want to miss this year's RWI! Purchase tickets here while they last! https://inspire.iwarealwomensummit.com Be sure to look below for more information on our guests and her offerings.   / ojaajebotanica   www.ojaajebotanica.com www.diasporaconnectiontours.com _________________________________ Follow IWA Lifestyle on: Instagram -   / theiwabrand   TikTok -   / theiwabrand   Do you love the Voices of IWA podcast? Take your journey even deeper inside the Real Women Inspire App—our sacred digital space for daily inspiration, spiritual tools, exclusive content, and live community connection rooted in our African and Ancestral traditions. Inside the app, you’ll get: –Access to weekly podcast Talk Back Sessions –Exclusive Opportunities for learning and growing –Discounts on IWA products and affiliate stores –A powerful sisterhood of like-minded women ➡️ Download the RWI App today and step into your power with us. https://www.iwalifestyle.com/voi