Meet Yvette…

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The first signs of this divine path were revealed to me during a meditation early in my career when I had a vision. In that moment, I became aware of my sacred role as a guide, helping others connect with the unseen world and their own divinity. I have shaped my life through divine guidance while navigating various professions, relationships, and parenting. As I embraced my sacred work of holding space, deep listening, and offering guidance, I actively sought out communities of practice to refine my skills. 

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-Laughing with my son Ramsey.

"I will do the work on myself to relieve the burdens for this next generation."

A Life of Practice…

For seven years, I explored consciousness through ceremonies with David Eight Eagles, an Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) medicine man. Through earth-based rituals, I learned to access different aspects of myself and receive guidance that supports my soul's path. My involvement in Playback Theater allowed me to deepen my capacity for listening to the stories that desire to be shared from the heart and beyond. In this improvisational theater setting, I confronted the wisdom of the unknown and was given the freedom to be creative in how I responded to life’s uncertainties. Through embodied spirituality I have created a path to integrate heart, body, spirit and purpose. For over forty years I have been guiding others to these mystic teachings as they approach the thresholds and transitions of life.

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Lineage and Learning

  • Lama Rod Owens, Facilitator of the Seven Homecomings Practice, 2025.

  • Oshun Swim School, Swim Instructor, 2024.

  • Reverend angel kyodo williams and Lama Rod Owens, Personal Attendant, Black Buddhist Senses at Shambhala Mountain Center, 2019. 

  • Transition Doula Initiation, ENSO House, 2016.

  • Sara Daleiden, Land Based Nomadic Initiation, 2016. 

  • Dr. Leticia Neto, Beyond Inclusion, Beyond Empowerment Facilitator, 2012.

  • Dr. James Murrell, Johnathan Fox and Jose Salas, Playback Theater, 2010.

  • Dr. Heather Sattler, Youth Development in Restorative Justice, 2010. 

  • David Lerman, District Attorney for City of Milwaukee, School-Based Restorative Practices, 2008.

  • Peggy Hong, Yoga Instructor, 2002.

  • David Eight Eagles, Earth-base Ritual and Sweat lodges, 2001.

  • Larry Dunn, African Traditional Religions 2000.

  • Dr. Courtney Lyder, Minor in Jazz Dance, 1985.

  • Dr. Juliette Martin-Thomas, Shamanic Life Initiation, 1983.

Recognition and Honors

  • Called into Eldership Guidance by Golden Bricks, 2025 

  • Called into Eldership Guidance by Black Catholic Ministry Commission, 2025

  • Called into Eldership Guidance by Young Mothers as Nurturing Guide, 2025

  • Called into Eldership Guidance by Oshun Swim School, 2025

  • Called into Eldership Guidance by Community Care Circle, 2024 

  • Called into Eldership Guidance by Acorn Center for Restoration and Freedom, 2023

  • Labor of Love: Art and Healing Grant, Washington State Labor Council and Foundation for Working Families, 2021.