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What’s a Celebration without Cake?!
It’s my book anniversary and What’s a celebration without cake? A year ago, I did something that I always dreamed of, publishing a book. It took a whole lot of discipline to write and it took even more of a push to publish this book! Gratitude to my ancestors for that push and deep love to my community for reading and uplifting this work! I sincerely wouldn’t have been able to birth this book without the support of my family, my elders and my community. Our work continues! St
Ruth Jeannoel
Jun 241 min read


The Question That Changed Everything for Me
A few months ago, a mother looked me in the eyes and asked: "How do I talk to my son who's been detained? How do I forgive the people that allowed this? How do we heal from this?" I didn't have a perfect answer. But I had something else—a practice that's been saving my own community for years. So I packed my book and hit the road, because that mama's question is being asked in every city, every neighborhood, every family dealing with harm and hoping for healing. What I'm Lea
Ruth Jeannoel
Jun 243 min read


Reflections from the first leg of the Book Tour: Building Communities Through Circle Keeping
Reflections from the Book Tour
Ruth Jeannoel
Sep 30, 20253 min read


🧡 Pre-Order Party 🧡
The news is out 🧡
Ruth Jeannoel
May 2, 20251 min read


Celebrating Women's History Month: Honoring My Mother Through Oriki and Altar Work
As Women's History Month comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the powerful ways we honor the women who have shaped our lives....
Ruth Jeannoel
Mar 31, 20253 min read


Ruth Jeannoel
Mar 22, 20250 min read


Celebrating a Decade of Restorative Justice: Reflections from a Circle Keeper Trainer
This 2025 year, I'm celebrating 10 years as a Restorative Justice Trainer and I've learned a lot. When I first began my journey as a...
Ruth Jeannoel
Mar 14, 20254 min read


Osun's Wisdom: Women Champions of Holistic Health and Social Equity
This Women's History Month, we explore how the ancient wisdom of Osun illuminates modern approaches to health equity through the work of...
Ruth Jeannoel
Mar 8, 20256 min read
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