Tending Our Roots

In this episode of Tending Our Roots, Mayana Kingery sits in heartfelt conversation with Kalina Bains, Founding, Editor-in-Chief of the Global Grandmothers’ Council Network Magazine and creator of Kintsugi Woman. Together, they explore the deeper meaning of tending our lineage storytelling, and intergenerational wisdom shape the work we do today. This dialogue invites viewers into a gentle remembering: that our roots are not just where we come from, but the living threads we continue to weave for future generations.

Kalina shares her journey as a movement architect, editor, and keeper of stories, offering insight into how she curates spaces of belonging, beauty, and transformation for women around the world. The conversation is both grounding and expansive, reminding us that tending our roots is a sacred act of leadership, creativity, and community care.

The conversation centers on the importance of ancestral connection, creative stewardship, and collective healing. Kalina reflects on her role within the Global Grandmothers’ Council Network and how the magazine serves as a living archive—honoring grandmothers, storytellers, and wisdom keepers across cultures. She speaks about the responsibility and privilege of holding these stories, and how each edition becomes a ceremonial offering to the global community.

The episode closes with a call to remember that tending our roots is not a one-time act, it’s an ongoing practice of nurturing identity, honoring heritage, and building bridges between past, present, and future.