Ola Obasi on Puerto Rico Recovery and Volunteerism
In Episode 4, HWB Executive Director Denise Cusack speaks with Ola Obasi of Well of Indigenous Wisdom School and HWB Puerto Rico. They discuss ongoing relief and recovery from hurricane Maria, honoring indigenous wisdom, respecting local customs and culture in our work, decolonizing volunteerism and herbalism, community building, and herbs as a spiritual practice. This is an episode you don't want to miss. ​​
Ola Obasi is owner of The Well of Indigenous Wisdom School, and Omaroti, a herb and wellbeing shop opening in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Ola has been working in the wellness field for over 15 years.
Ola is also Chapter Coordinator of HWB International Puerto Rico, hosting Free People’s Clinics across the island since hurricane Maria. Ola focuses on education and awareness of important contributions of herbal practice and formulae by people of indigenous heritage. Originally from Africa, she has lived in Puerto Rico since 2015.
Find out more about Ola's classes at Well of Indigenous Wisdom, her work, Omaroti, HWB Puerto Rico, and more: ​
https://www.wellofindigenouswisdom.com/
