Courageous Conversations – Falling Out of Protocol - Ep. 40

Season 3 of Voices of IWA: Courageous Conversations opens with a grounding, powerful dialogue on the meaning of protocol, respect, and community in Yoruba traditions. In this foundational episode, host Iya Omisegun sits with two esteemed Iyas of Atlanta’s spiritual landscape, Iya Niniola Emilere and Iya Ayorinde Awojobi of Ile Ori, the oldest operating Ile in Atlanta, Georgia. For more than three decades, Ile Ori has shaped the spiritual identity of countless practitioners through Orisa and Ifa worship, mentorship, and ancestral guidance. Together, these Iyas reflect on: What it truly means to find a home in African Traditional Spirituality The sacred role of protocol in maintaining harmony and balance within spiritual practice How respect and humility guide spiritual development The responsibilities of elders, leaders, and community members in protecting the integrity of the tradition This conversation offers a clear and compassionate roadmap for anyone seeking to understand the inner workings of spiritual houses, whether you are exploring the tradition, newly initiated, or a seasoned devotee. It sets the tone for an entire season centered on honesty, healing, accountability, and deeper connection. Falling Out of Protocol invites us to return to the foundations that hold our communities together and reminds us that tradition flourishes when we honor the wisdom, order, and lineage that came before us. ________________________ 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