A Blue Lotus with…
Podcast series
About the podcast
The Blue Lotus has been revered since ancient times as a flower of awakening.
Often consumed as a tea, it is used in ritual and ceremony to open the senses, soften the body and invite a state of gentle expansion - a bridge between the waking world and the dream state - it holds the ability to connect us to deeper layers of perception, memory and insight.
In ancient mythology, the Blue Lotus is said to have emerged from the primordial waters of creation, opening at dawn to reveal itself in the light of the sun. It became a symbol of rebirth, renewal and the unfolding of consciousness itself.
There is also a legend from Ancient Egypt - that the return of the Blue Lotus to the Nile will mark the beginning of a new cycle of civilisation on Earth. One not rooted in separation, but in unity and harmony with the rhythms of life.
A Blue Lotus With… is a space for conversation held in this spirit.
A space that moves beyond the surface into the underlying questions of our time.
Each episode invites a guest who falls somewhere between a visionary, entrepreneur, creative and change-maker, to share in a cup of Blue Lotus tea and an open dialogue that moves between worlds.
From systems change to creativity, consciousness, ancient wisdom and the unseen threads that connect them, these conversations unfold organically guided by curiosity, presence and the intelligence of the flower.
Meet Your Host
Anneka Shally
For over a decade, Anneka has supported intergovernmental organisations, investment firms, and cultural institutions in shaping communications, narratives, and initiatives focused on advancing peace-building and environmentally sustainable systems. Alongside this work, she partners with change-makers and impact-led entrepreneurs to bring their ideas into the world - giving form to projects, visions, and initiatives through the art of storytelling.
Her experience across institutional systems and entrepreneurial spaces has guided her towards a holistic understanding of the transformation we are living through, and the central role that stories and narratives play as a catalyst in this era of profound change.
At the same time, Anneka has walked a deeply initiatory path of personal transformation, studying ancient wisdom traditions, somatic embodiment, energy healing, and the intelligence of the natural world.
At the heart of this path has been the Blue Lotus.
Over the past five years, she has developed a close relationship with this flower, long associated with rebirth, dream states and the awakening of consciousness. This path led her to live in Egypt, where she immersed herself in the mythologies, wisdom and subtle energetics of the land, and has been initiated into the ancient temple arts that honour the Blue Lotus as a symbol of regeneration and emergence of new level of consciousness.