Her earthSista name is Aya…
The symbol on the right is the Adinkra Art symbol for Aya. Originally from Ghana, West Africa and its represented by the plant, the “Fern.” It means one who has endured much, is resourceful, and has overcome many adversities and obstacles in their life. The earthSista wears her name well. She ” is ‘One Who Sees the Light of Divine Order’…an ever-unfolding and ever-evolving life journey of mine, I give thanks to the Creator!” Aya says she is passionate, loyal and honest. The beautiful free-spirit is natural and down-to-earth. She calls herself a “health conscious, raw vegan.” And while she has become quite busy of late with film enterprises that she is pursuing now, a while back we had a Q&A with this intelligent earthSista. This is what she had to say.
- How did you come to be connected with Pangaea’s Garden?
Through Vincent and Facebook - How would you describe your personality/outlook on life?
Optimistic, confident - What color would you pick to describe your personality? Why?
Orange, my personality is earthy and grounded, yet still bright. - How would you describe your style? You feel most comfortable dressed in what?
My style is versatile. I am equally comfortable in a beautiful, flowing earth tone gypsy skirt or a pair of jeans and boots. - If there were one thing you would especially like for people to know about you, what would it be?
I am an extremely health conscious sista too. - How old are you?
28 - Where are you from originally?
Native ATLien J - Single or Committed? EarthSista or EarthMother?
Committed EarthSista - Large or small family? And how did that affect you?
Small family, only child, made me more creative and imaginative ideal for building my artistic and writer talents. - What cause would you fight for? What cause would you die for? What cause would you live for?
I fight for human and animal rights. I live to teach others how to improve their quality of life through a better diet, yoga, and meditation. - Who/what has been a major influence in your life to this point?
My Best Friend, Life Partner, Soul Mate - Name five artists that you’d have to have on your IPOD.
Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Sade, The Suns, Mikuak Rai - Who/what are your major artistic influences?
Louise Delsarte, brilliant painter and my first college art instructor - What are your hobbies/interests?
Indigenous dance, painting, modeling, acting, writing and directing films - Aside from work, what activities consume most of your time?
Writing, Meditating, Watching movies - What’s current occupation?
Health Consultant, Writer, Director, Promotional Model - What’s your Dream Job?
Writing and directing Hollywood films - What are your politics.?
Love - Complete this sentence. “As a woman, I believe it’s especially important to…”
…equally honor and develop the feminine nurturer and the masculine warrior within us all. - Complete this sentence. “Nothing is better than…”
LIFE! - Your greatest moment?
Graduating from college with my film degree - Your most humbling moment?
Near death/life experience with my car - Is your hair natural? If so, for how long?
My hair has been natural for over 10 years. - What turns you on?
My boyfriend, raw chocolate, and strawberries - What pisses you off?
Witnessing or experiencing injustices from the police or soldiers, I begin roaring and am ready to claw like a Leo Lioness and have to work hard to calm myself down. - What is your virtue of choice?
Cultivating Spirit - Tomboy or GirlyGirl?
I say somewhere in between the two, my boyfriend would say girly girl lol - Words to live by?
Say what you mean and mean what you say, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind. Live YOUR life! - Vegetarian or Barbarian?
Raw Vegan - Whats your sign?
Leo - Favorite TV Show and/or Movie?
Avatar, Matrix, The Fountain, The Secret, The Celestine Prophecy (Movies that deal with metaphysics and/or history) - Last Book Read?
Afrikan Woman: The Original Guardian Angel - One thing you want to do before you die?
Have a beautiful, healthy family and watch my children grow up and have children. - Complete this sentence. “You have faith in …?”
The Creator