The Sunshine Affair

Let's Get Spacial: A Conversation About The Art of Archiving Music | With Ausar Stephens

On this episode of The Sunshine Affair, we are joined on the couch with Ausar Stephens, founder of Track 365 & Spacial, music archivist, curator, & storyteller. He stops by to talk music preservation, authenticity, and the industry’s need for real artists in real time. You won’t wanna miss this convo!

Soundcheck & Soul Talk: A Conversation about Music, Family, & Spirituality | With Kayla René

You guys don’t really know this about Ky but in her past life (undergrad lol) she developed a passion for music journalism! The admiration garnered from playlist curation carried her through long shifts at the radio station and late night analysis articles. This week on The Sunshine Affair, she has the pleasure of conversing with someone who not only shares her musical sentimentality but also happens to be one of her closest friends…singer, songwriter, dancer, the multifaceted entertainer herself THE KAYLA RENE! Join them for a conversation & special performance you won’t wanna miss.

WHEN DID RADICAL WOMANHOOD BECOME A SIN?

Today’s episode of The Sunshine Affair is a solo deep dive. Ky presents her findings on matriarchy, potential motherhood, and gender roles. Helping women remember who we were long before the distortion—and reclaiming our higher selves.Tap in if you’re ready for a journey through radical womanism…

Marked by Memory: A Conversation about Adinkra Symbolism and Ancestral Ink | With Soul

In this episode, Ky sits with Soul, a familiar voice and ethereal tattooist. They discuss Adinkra symbolism, tattooing as a way to connect with Spirit, and how one can reclaim their history through ancestral practices that lie right beneath their very noses...

Welcome to Season 2 of The Sunshine Affair!

This season, Ky Sunshine returns with profound perspectives and her continued desire to edify herself, her community, and her loved ones. In this episode, find out what she's been up to since May and what to keep an eye out for during season 222!

Roots & Reverence: A Soft Introduction to ATR & Ancestral Wisdom | With Soul

On today’s episode, Ky explores how the demonization of African Traditional Religions (ATR) has been imbedded into African-American culture. From superstition to polytheistic doubt, the lack of truth and tradition contributes to ATR’s role in the evolution of black folk’s relationship with organized religion. Soul, tattoo artist and proud patron of Yemaya and Oshun, stops by to add a refreshing touch of insight and inspiration!

Astro 101: A Beginner’s Guide to How the Elements Relate to One Another | With Chey + Meg

Astrology — how the planets and their relative movements affect us here on Earth — has become a staple tool in pop culture when determining anything from who to date and what to wear. In this episode Ky is joined by her best friend Megan, artist and creative, as well as Chey a multifaceted film student. Enjoy the conversation as they discuss Astrology basics, the best parts of the elements, and how real life experiences have contributed to the conclusion that there are no “bad” astrological signs only unhealed individuals…

Black Wombs DO Matter | With Geralyn + Alicia

April 11-17, as coined by The Black Mamas Matter Alliance, is Black Maternal Health Week — a time to show remembrance and bring awareness to systemic issues surrounding black maternal mortality. In this week’s episode Ky is joined by two women whom she adores dearly: Doula and Historian, Geralyn Williams as well as Alicia Thompson-Overby, Entrepreneur, Wife, and Mother of 3. Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bYYboMiQ_icHo2G5XbAm8gZj8D8uQ850q_xnQUvlTFU/edit?usp=drivesdk

Welcome to The Sunshine Affair 🩷!

In this pilot episode, Ky Sunshine, polymath, culture shifter, intellectual, and holistic wellness advocate shares her vision for The Sunshine Affair and breaks the ice with some facts about her (: