Luisah Teish—also known as Iyanifa Fajembola Fatunmise—is a revered spiritual teacher, ritualist, and author whose work has profoundly influenced the landscape of African diaspora spirituality and women's empowerment.
"A book of startling remembrances, revelations, directives, and imperatives, filled with the mysticism, wisdom, and common sense of the African religion of the Mother. It should be read with the same open-minded love with which it was written."
--Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple on “Jambalaya: The Natural Woman’s Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals”.
⭐ Praise for Jambalaya by Luisah Teish
□ Goodreads
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.4 out of 5 from 1,200+ readers)
“A transformative guide to ancestral healing.”
“It felt like being wrapped in the arms of an ancestor.”
“An essential text for Black feminists, witches, and seekers.”
□ Los Angeles Times
“A significant lay introduction to African diasporic traditions.”
“Memoir, ritual, and cultural history woven together in a compelling voice.”
“Some instructions are sketchily outlined, but the spirit of the work is undeniable.”
Teish's seminal work, Jambalaya: The Natural Woman’s Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals, published in 1985, has become a classic in women's spirituality. This book, blending memoir, folklore, and practical guidance, has been translated into multiple languages and is available as an audiobook narrated by Teish herself.
Her writings have also been featured in numerous anthologies and journals, including Ms., Essence, SageWoman, and Yoga Journal. Her contributions to Spiritual Guidance Across Religions highlight her commitment to interfaith dialogue and spiritual counseling.
As an initiated elder in the Ifa/Orisha tradition, Teish has led countless workshops, rituals, and spiritual retreats worldwide. Her teachings emphasize the importance of ancestral connection, ecological awareness, and the celebration of life's cycles. Through her work, she fosters a sense of community and spiritual resilience.
Stay connected and explore more of her work through the following platforms:
- Website: yeyeluisahteish.com
- Instagram: @luisahteish
- Facebook: Yeye Luisah Teish
- Linktree: linktr.ee/luisahteish
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Luisah Teish's enduring legacy continues to inspire those seeking spiritual depth, cultural understanding, and personal transformation.
Luisah Teish's enduring legacy continues to inspire those seeking spiritual depth, cultural understanding, and personal transformation.
