Our Steward
Born and raised in the Midwest, Aaliyah grew up surrounded by clay, soybeans, and sweet gum trees. Their curiosity about the occult started early. They spent many days reading about distance deities, and conjuring with rocks and dirt.
Their curiosity about culture, spirituality and human experience led them to pursue studies in medical anthropology, mental health, and alternative medicine.
While researching Black food systems and community resilience, Aaliyah discovered Hoodoo and its profound role in the survival and prosperity of enslaved Africans and their descendants.
From their their studies expanded to include diverse holistic healing practices like energy healing, herbalism, astrology and various African Traditional/ Diaspora Religions. In 2021, they began offering spiritual services to the community. This calling grew and deepened, ultimately manifesting as Yowa in 2024.
As a Black, Queer, and neurodivergent descendant of the African Diaspora, Aaliyah's work is inherently personal and political. They are a mushroom/ tree person, researcher, and spiritual care worker who believes in the transformative power of ancestral practices and holistic care.
Whether leading workshops, consulting with organizations, or developing healing resources, Their goal remains constant: to create collaborative spaces where people can reclaim their power, reconnect with their ancestors, and cultivate liberation for seven generations back and seven generations forward.
With love and gratitude, they welcome you to Yowa.
