Luisah Teish is a spiritual teacher, author, storyteller, and ritual priestess in the Yoruba Orisha tradition. She was born on February 9, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is of African, Native American, and European descent. Teish is particularly well-known for her book "Jambalaya: The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals," a blend of memoir, folklore, and instruction in spiritual and healing practices. She is an authority on women's spirituality, Afro-diasporic myth, and feminist interpretations of Yoruba and other West African-based traditions. Luisah Teish serves as a bridge between traditional African spirituality and contemporary audiences, using storytelling and ritual to foster community, personal growth, and cultural understanding.