Meet Leslieanne Okorie (Esukemi Ifawumi)
Ifa and Orisa Priestess | Birthworker | Herbalist | Technologist | Musician | Actress | Mother

The Ellemental: Leslieanne Okorie, Esukemi Ifawumi, is a multi-faceted practitioner, artist, and entrepreneur with a deep commitment to spiritual and holistic healing. As an Ifa and Orisa Priestess, Leslieanne is dedicated to the ancient African spiritual traditions of the Yoruba people, offering guidance, and support to individuals on their life journeys. Her practice emphasizes personal empowerment, healing, and alignment with one's highest purpose.

Leslieanne is a proud descendant of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with a rich cultural heritage that informs both her spiritual and artistic practices. Her unique blend of African, Caribbean, and diasporic influences shapes her worldview and approach to both spirituality and service. With a deep respect for ancestral knowledge and traditions, she integrates this wisdom into her work as a birthworker, offering holistic support to women and families during the sacred journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.

In addition to her spiritual work, Leslieanne is the founder and owner of By The Ellemental LLC, a wellness and consulting business dedicated to helping individuals achieve balance and healing through herbal remedies, wellness education, and mentorship.

Her career spans multiple disciplines, including technology, music, and the performing arts. As a technologist, Leslieanne has honed her skills in digital and web technologies, bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and modern innovation. She is also an accomplished musician, with a passion for music that spans various genres. A trained musical theatre actress, Leslieanne has performed on stage and continues to integrate her creative talents into her work, believing in the power of music and storytelling to heal and inspire.

Leslieanne's approach to wellness is integrative and holistic, blending her expertise as a herbalist, spiritualist, and birthworker to support clients in their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Her work is rooted in ancestral knowledge, contemporary health practices, and a deep reverence for the cycles of life.

Whether you are seeking spiritual support, holistic wellness support, or creative expression, Leslieanne Okorie offers a welcoming and transformative space for healing, growth, and self-discovery.