Jonathan Andrews
Jonathan Andrews
71: The Heart of The Mayan World with Jessica Marshall and Suhan Badalamenti
71: The Heart of The Mayan World with Jessica Marshall and Suhan Badalamenti
71: The Heart of The Mayan World with Jessica Marshall and Suhan Badalamenti
Friday 7th January 2022
Join Jessica Marshall and Suhan Badalamenti on 'Project Circle Up' as they discuss empowering communities and preserving Mayan heritage in Guatemala.
48 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
About this podcast
Author:
Jonathan Andrews
Overview:
Categories:
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Sobriety Toolkit
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
82 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Guatemala's Mayan Heartbeat: Conversations with Jessica Marshall and Suhan Badalamenti
We work with two of our local tapas or Mayan priests, and the idea here is not only to preserve their Mayan, their Mayan altars and their spiritual customs of Mayan ceremony, but also we aim to share this knowledge with little kids, and so we have all a project there to rescue this ancestral knowledge and make them proud of that heritage from our ancestors.
Imagine a place where ancient traditions meet modern efforts to uplift communities. In this episode of 'Project Circle Up', host Jonathan Andrews sits down with Jessica Marshall from the Goddess Temple in San Marcos, Guatemala, and Suhan Badalamenti from the Forest Family Foundation. Together, they paint a vivid picture of what makes Guatemala the heart of the Mayan world. Jessica and Suhan dive into their work in San Marcos and around Lake Atitlan.
They share how the Forest Family Foundation supports education through the Pedro Molino Public School and empowers women via the Luna K’aqchikel women’s weaving collective. But that's not all—they also discuss initiatives like the local fisherman organization RUKUX CHUPUP and Heart of Tul, which promotes lake health awareness by planting Tul around Lake Atitlan's shores. The episode is a rich tapestry of stories, from preserving Mayan ancestral heritage to battling the challenges posed by colonization and government issues in Guatemala.
Suhan shares his journey and the foundation's strategic plans, offering listeners a glimpse into the tireless efforts to keep ancient customs alive while fostering community growth. Whether you're interested in cultural preservation, community empowerment, or simply love hearing about impactful initiatives, this episode has something for you. Jessica and Suhan's passion for their work is contagious, making this conversation both enlightening and inspiring.
Tune in to discover how these leaders are making a difference in Guatemala, one project at a time.