Orisa Hoodoo Institute Staff
The staff of Orisa Hoodoo is comprised of initiated Priest(esses), Apprentices to Priest(esses) and Priest (esses) in training. We serve our community with the goals of healing, empowerment and spiritual evolution. Our Priest (esses) each have a specialty. Read the bios below to learn who may best fit your needs at this fime.
Orisa Hoodoo Institute Staff
The staff of Orisa Hoodoo is comprised of initiated Priest(esses), Apprentices to Priest(esses) and Priests in training. We serve our community with the goals of healing, empowerment and spiritual evolution. Our Priest (esses) each have a specialty. Read the bios below to learn who may best fit your needs at this fime.
Priestess Osun Funke is an lyanifa, an Osun priestess, an ordained minister, and a Hoodoo Queen of Memphis lineage.
The daughter of a deacon, Priestess Osun Funke's interest in religion blossomed and flourished in the Christian church. In her undergraduate studies, Priestess Osun Funke studied theology as part of a rigorous Jesuit curriculum.
She has been a student of spirituality ever since.
In her anthropological travels around the world, she analyzed and observed the different ways indigenous cultures abroad understood and interacted with divinity, mysticism, and organized religions. Priestess Osun Funke's quest for spiritual education and expansion have taken her to five continents. She has studied with world renowned master teachers in the holiest of places.
In 2019 Priestess Osun Funke founded The Orisa Hoodoo Institute, a burgeoning religious institute that promotes an innovative Pan-African spiritual study. Students of The Orisa Hoodoo Institute are introduced to the foundational and fundamental components of Ifa, Hoodoo, Voodoo, and the spiritual traditions of indigenous people world-wide.
Priestess Osun Funke is an lyanifa, an Osun priestess, an ordained minister, and a Hoodoo Queen of Memphis lineage.
The daughter of a deacon, Priestess Osun Funke's interest in religion blossomed and flourished in the Christian church. In her undergraduate studies, Priestess Osun Funke studied theology as part of a rigorous Jesuit curriculum.
She has been a student of spirituality ever since.
In her anthropological travels around the world, she analyzed and observed the different ways indigenous cultures abroad understood and interacted with divinity, mysticism, and organized religions. Priestess Osun Funke's quest for spiritual education and expansion have taken her to five continents. She has studied with world renowned master teachers in the holiest of places.
In 2019 Priestess Osun Funke founded The Orisa Hoodoo Institute, a burgeoning religious institute that promotes an innovative Pan-African spiritual study. Students of The Orisa Hoodoo Institute are introduced to the foundational and fundamental components of Ifa, Hoodoo, Voodoo, and the spiritual traditions of indigenous people world-wide.
Omoworare Ogbonyomi is a Godchild and student of Reverend Priestess Osun Funke.
Omoworare is a leader in the Orisa Hoodoo Community Service Program and is a part of the institute's administrative team.
A self-proclaimed Jack of All Trades, this Awo has a very unique perspective on life, love, and humanity.
When asked about her practice, Omoware says " Being a part of this community has drastically changed me in all the best ways."
Follow OMOWORARE'S evolution.
Priestess Ifaponmile Omoworare is a Godchild and student of Reverend Priestess Osun Funke. She is a leader in the Orisa Hoodoo Community Service Program and is a part of the institute's administrative team.
With experience in many different areas from marriage to corporate affairs, she has a very unique perspective on life, love, and humanity
When asked about her practice, Priestess Ifaponmile says "Being a part of this community has drastically changed me in all the best ways.".
Follow Priestess Ifaponmile Omoworare evolution.
Priestess Anansi is a Godchild of Reverend Priestess Osun Funke.
She is an energy healer with the gift of helping people clear blockages in all areas of their life, including mind, body and spirit.
She is a trained Reiki Master and has held a national certification for Therapeutic Recreation and uses this knowledge to help change lives.
A lover of nature, she utilizes her ability to commune with nature and adopt alternative healing practices that are beneficial through all walks of life.
Priestess Anansi is also a part of the administrative team and is very devoted to family and community. She believes that one should be the person they want to see show up in their own lives. “We are who are around us”.
Priestess Anansi is a Godchild of Reverend Priestess Osun Funke.
She is an energy healer with the gift of helping people clear blockages in all areas of their life, including mind, body and spirit.
She is a trained Reiki Master and has held a national certification for Therapeutic Recreation and uses this knowledge to help change lives.
A lover of nature, she utilizes her ability to commune with nature and adopt alternative healing practices that are beneficial through all walks of life.
Priestess Anansi is also a part of the administrative team and is very devoted to family and community. She believes that one should be the person they want to see show up in their own lives. “We are who are around us”.
Osun Bole is a seasoned spiritual practitioner with almost a decade of experience in the field. They have been mentored by both Houngan Zo and Reverend Priestess Osun Funke, Iyanifa and have been an active member of the Black Spectrum Network community for several years.
Osun Bole's vast knowledge and expertise include a wide range of metaphysical tools and technologies such as divination methods, astrology, herbal medicine, plant and animal spirits, energy work, numerology, and much more. They have a special affinity for working with Orisa energy and have undergone extensive training in Orisa traditions.
Osun Bole's dedication to spiritual growth and service is exemplified in their work with clients. They bring a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to their practice, and their clients often report experiencing deep transformation and healing. Osun Bole is committed to helping individuals unlock their full potential and live fulfilling, purpose-driven lives.
In addition to their work as a spiritual practitioner, Osun Bole is also a Priest In Training at the Orisa Hoodoo Institute, where they are furthering their education and training in Orisa traditions. Osun Bole's unique blend of knowledge, experience, and dedication makes them a valuable addition to the Orisa Hoodoo Institute community.
Priestess Omo Sule is a Godchild of Reverend Priestess Osun Funke, lyanifa and a senior priestess with Orisa Hoodoo Institute.
Priestess Omo Sule is a leader in the Orisa Hoodoo Institute and apart of the program's administrative team.
She is a community and spiritual healer and warrior, serving her urban community as a mental health specialist and social worker; with a focus on childhood trauma and substance abuse.
A lover of Aye, she enjoys spending her free time connecting to nature. She enjoys traveling across the diaspora and learning different indigenous religions and practices for healing and empowerment.
Awo Omi Sika Oladeyinde is a Vodouizan (Haitian Vodou Practicioner) and a student of IFA. She is an IFA initiate who’s destiny has been written to say “wealth has returned”.
Omi Sika holds her Masters in Finance and is a Licensed Financial Professional and a Certified Money Coach. She combines her expertise in the Wealth Management world along with Occult rituals and practices to help people reach their next level of income.
She specializes in working with your Elevated Ancestors (Egungun) and water energies from both Haitian Vodou, and IFA to help you multiply your money
Osun Bole is a seasoned spiritual practitioner with almost a decade of experience in the field. They have been mentored by both Houngan Zo and Reverend Priestess Osun Funke, Iyanifa and have been an active member of the Black Spectrum Network community for several years.
Osun Bole's vast knowledge and expertise include a wide range of metaphysical tools and technologies such as divination methods, astrology, herbal medicine, plant and animal spirits, energy work, numerology, and much more. They have a special affinity for working with Orisa energy and have undergone extensive training in Orisa traditions.
Osun Bole's dedication to spiritual growth and service is exemplified in their work with clients. They bring a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to their practice, and their clients often report experiencing deep transformation and healing. Osun Bole is committed to helping individuals unlock their full potential and live fulfilling, purpose-driven lives.
In addition to their work as a spiritual practitioner, Osun Bole is also a Priest In Training at the Orisa Hoodoo Institute, where they are furthering their education and training in Orisa traditions. Osun Bole's unique blend of knowledge, experience, and dedication makes them a valuable addition to the Orisa Hoodoo Institute community.
Priestess Omo Sule is a Godchild of Reverend Priestess Osun Funke, lyanifa and a senior priestess with Orisa Hoodoo Institute.
Priestess Omo Sule is a leader in the Orisa Hoodoo Institute and apart of the program's administrative team.
She is a community and spiritual healer and warrior, serving her urban community as a mental health specialist and social worker; with a focus on childhood trauma and substance abuse.
A lover of Aye, she enjoys spending her free time connecting to nature. She enjoys traveling across the diaspora and learning different indigenous religions and practices for healing and empowerment.
Priestess Oya Petu Ifawemimo is a mentee of the esteemed Reverend Priestess Osun Funke Iyanifa.
Priestess Oya Petu Ifawemimo is a huge advocate of helping families find healing for both the ancestors and the living. She combines energy work, her vast mental health knowledge, and her family systems specialty to provide services that uplift the community.
In her professional life, Priestess Oya Petu Ifawemimo has a B.A. in Psychology, an M.A. in Psychology (with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy), and over 20 years of experience working in mental health. Her mental health specialties include family systems and addiction (including behavioral addictions such as sex addiction and codependency). She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in CA.
She is also a trained Reiki Master that loves providing reiki, land healing, and crystal grid creations for clients. Her love of travel stems from connection to the various points of this planet and she prides herself on connecting to the land that calls to her.
When asked about her spiritual practice, she incorporates divination, counseling, and energy work into identifying possible familial issues that need to be addressed. Her goal is always to “help family members above and below”
Awo Omi Sika Oladeyinde is a Vodouizan (Haitian Vodou Practicioner) and a student of IFA. She is an IFA initiate who’s destiny has been written to say “wealth has returned”.
Omi Sika holds her Masters in Finance and is a Licensed Financial Professional and a Certified Money Coach. She combines her expertise in the Wealth Management world along with Occult rituals and practices to help people reach their next level of income.
She specializes in working with your Elevated Ancestors (Egungun) and water energies from both Haitian Vodou, and IFA to help you multiply your money
Priestess Oya Petu Ifawemimo is a mentee of the esteemed Reverend Priestess Osun Funke Iyanifa.
Priestess Oya Petu Ifawemimo is a huge advocate of helping families find healing for both the ancestors and the living. She combines energy work, her vast mental health knowledge, and her family systems specialty to provide services that uplift the community.
In her professional life, Priestess Oya Petu Ifawemimo has a B.A. in Psychology, an M.A. in Psychology (with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy), and over 20 years of experience working in mental health. Her mental health specialties include family systems and addiction (including behavioral addictions such as sex addiction and codependency). She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in CA.
She is also a trained Reiki Master that loves providing reiki, land healing, and crystal grid creations for clients. Her love of travel stems from connection to the various points of this planet and she prides herself on connecting to the land that calls to her.
When asked about her spiritual practice, she incorporates divination, counseling, and energy work into identifying possible familial issues that need to be addressed. Her goal is always to “help family members above and below”
Awo Osun Kemibi is a visionary health scientist and ATR spiritual practitioner dedicated to guiding individuals on a transformative journey towards holistic well-being.
She is a natural medicine doctoral candidate, academic professor, ordained minister, and mentee of Rev. Priestess Osun Funke, Iyanifa.
Her deep reverence for ancestral traditions and metaphysics informs her work, as she incorporates rites of ancestor veneration to honor the wisdom of the past. As OHI’s Soul Doktor, she provides a sacred space for transformation, assisting the community in reclaiming their divine power, restoring ancestral balance, and reaching their fullest potential.
Priestess Ola Iya is a mentee of the Regal Reverend Priestess Osun Funke Iyanifa.
In her professional life Olá Iyá Ifášbèé is a co-founder and Chief Executive Officer for a culturally responsive Nonprofit Organization focused on the empowerment and enrichment of Black folks in the Pacific Northwest. She also is a Peer Support Specialist in the State of Oregon for Mental Health and Reentry and currently is working to create programming to support and empower those impacted by the New Jim Crow Era.
Being a licensed Yoni Steam Practitioner, Priestess Olá Iyá Ifášebèé supports the divine feminine on their personal journey of self-love and discovery using knowledge, wisdom, and understanding gained over the last 14 years.
When asked about her spiritual practice she incorporates divination, self-love practices and energy work to empower and strengthen the divine spirit within. Her goal is to elevate the level of self mastery displayed by her community.
Priestess Aje Iigbe Ifayomilori is a student of Reverend Priestess Osun Funke, Iyanifa. An entrepreneur and executive consultant, she guides C-suite executives and philanthropists with her unique initiative: H.O.O.D.C.H.A.N.G.E.
As a Spiritual Strategist she specializes in community building, leveraging her expertise to empower the African Diaspora. Her goal is to "reunite our tribes; rebuild our kingdoms" by fostering self-sustainable communities."
Priestess Aje Iigbe Ifayomilori’s mission is to guide her community towards economic independence and resilience, honoring ancestral wisdom while building a prosperous future.
Dr. Quintarrius Shakir, founder and CEO of the multimedia conglomerate
Black Spectrum Network, is a true visionary in the world of spiritual development and personal crisis management. With his unwavering dedication to his craft and his ability to connect with clients on a deep level, he has become one of the most sought-after advisors in the industry.
Dr. Shakir is a true intellectual force to be reckoned with. He is initiated as a houngan (priest) in Haitian Vodou and is the founder of The House of Bawon, a temple for Haitian Vodou in Atlanta, Georgia.
Awo Osun Kemibi is a visionary health scientist and ATR spiritual practitioner dedicated to guiding individuals on a transformative journey towards holistic well-being.
She is a natural medicine doctoral candidate, academic professor, ordained minister, and mentee of Rev. Priestess Osun Funke, Iyanifa. Her deep reverence for ancestral traditions and metaphysics informs her work, as she incorporates rites of ancestor veneration to honor the wisdom of the past.
As OHI’s Botanical Soul Healer, she provides a sacred space for transformation, assisting the community in reclaiming their divine power, restoring ancestral balance, and reaching their fullest potential.
Priestess Ola Iya is a mentee of the Regal Reverend Priestess Osun Funke Iyanifa.
In her professional life Olá Iyá Ifášbèé is a co-founder and Chief Executive Officer for a culturally responsive Nonprofit Organization focused on the empowerment and enrichment of Black folks in the Pacific Northwest. She also is a Peer Support Specialist in the State of Oregon for Mental Health and Reentry and currently is working to create programming to support and empower those impacted by the New Jim Crow Era.
Being a licensed Yoni Steam Practitioner, Priestess Olá Iyá Ifášebèé supports the divine feminine on their personal journey of self-love and discovery using knowledge, wisdom, and understanding gained over the last 14 years.
When asked about her spiritual practice she incorporates divination, self-love practices and energy work to empower and strengthen the divine spirit within. Her goal is to elevate the level of self mastery displayed by her community.
Priestess Aje Iigbe Ifayomilori is a student of Reverend Priestess Osun Funke, Iyanifa. An entrepreneur and executive consultant, she guides C-suite executives and philanthropists with her unique initiative: H.O.O.D.C.H.A.N.G.E.
As a Spiritual Strategist she specializes in community building, leveraging her expertise to empower the African Diaspora. Her goal is to "reunite our tribes; rebuild our kingdoms" by fostering self-sustainable communities."
Priestess Aje Iigbe Ifayomilori’s mission is to guide her community towards economic independence and resilience, honoring ancestral wisdom while building a prosperous future.
Dr. Quintarrius Shakir, founder and CEO of the multimedia conglomerate
Black Spectrum Network, is a true visionary in the world of spiritual development and personal crisis management. With his unwavering dedication to his craft and his ability to connect with clients on a deep level, he has become one of the most sought-after advisors in the industry.
Dr. Shakir is a true intellectual force to be reckoned with. He is initiated as a houngan (priest) in Haitian Vodou and is the founder of The House of Bawon, a temple for Haitian Vodou in Atlanta, Georgia.
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