{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 140: Deborah Santana: Loving the Fire","description":"On this episode, Laura speaks with author and activist Deborah Santana about her new memoir, Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom\u2014a story of awakening, courage, and the transformative power of finding one\u2019s voice. Deborah shares the arc of her life from growing up as the daughter of pioneering interracial parents to her years alongside legendary musician Carlos Santana. While she embraced many roles\u2014partner, mother, and supporter\u2014this conversation centers on the pivotal moment when she chose to step forward fully as herself, reclaiming her voice and redefining her purpose. At the heart of this episode is Deborah\u2019s commitment to uplifting others, particularly women and BIPOC communities. She speaks about how her personal awakening led her into meaningful, impact-driven work\u2014from co-founding Do A Little to supporting education initiatives like Daraja Academy and contributing to cultural preservation through the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Her journey illustrates how finding one\u2019s voice is not only a personal liberation, but a pathway to collective empowerment. Grounded in stories of resilience, heritage, and spiritual growth, Deborah\u2019s story is a call to anyone ready to move beyond old roles, speak their truth, and engage in work that uplifts and transforms lives\u2014starting with their own. To learn more about Deborah, visit deborahsantana.com. ","author_name":"Sacred Stream Radio","author_url":"http:\/\/sacredstream.org\/","html":"