I've been pondering the question: What are my talents and gifts? I struggle with articulating this because embodiment resides beyond the boundaries of conventional colonial language. My work is somatic, not purely intellectual.

Healing is not just about addressing external injustices; it's also about tending to the emotional and psychological wounds that often accompany them. And they run deep.

I've honed the art of holding space for the taboo, the dark, the painful, the shameful, and the shadowy aspects of marginalized human experience.

I invite you to explore this with me, to delve into the meaningful and transformative potential that arises from surviving adversity.

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In 2023 Evvie contributed their story to a Black Ballad UK article about black women and femmes who left the cults they were raised in. Although at the time of the 2023 interview Evvie chose to be anonymous due to recent stalking attempts by the cult, Evvie now feels proud to identify themselves as May* in the article and is making an effort to have their anonymity changed.

Article Summary: “Imagine growing up in a world where your thoughts and feelings are controlled and you are told that you are part of something special, when in reality, you are trapped in a cult.”

Evvie has a conversation on Burn the Box podcast with Dr. Sonali Deepika about embracing liberation through Emergent Strategy, Somatic Abolition, Afro-futurism and phoenix moments. Evvie shares the wisdom they are learning on this journey, drops some gems, and shares excitement about new possibilities on the horizon for Emergent Phoenix’s research with cult survivors.

Resmaa Menakem, bestselling author of My Grandmother’s Hands, The Quaking of America and Monsters in Love praises Evvie’s work about Cults and Coercive Control:

“Check out Evvie Ormon.

Evvie is a somatic abolitionism community member doing powerful work on bodies of culture and cults.

Thank you sibling Evvie for your profound work.

It will help us all.” - @resmaamenakem

Visioning the Invisible, Evvie’s International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) talk about epiphanies along their somatic healing journey, and call to curiosity and action to the cult expert and survivor community to stop making race and racialized survivors invisible.

Vault Productions | February 25, 2022

In this episode, I speak with activist Evvie about their experiences in the Church of Christ. Evvie talks us through their activist work, parentification, and homeschooling during their younger years in CoC, racism and lack of acceptance around the LGBTQIA+ community, advocating for their siblings, and striving for their own further education. Appearing at 2022's ICSA conference, Evvie is a true inspiration to survivors of high-demand religious groups.

Live Out Loud | August 12, 2020

Today's guest is Evvie Ormon- Healer, Coach, Herbalist, Founder & Director of Emergent Phoenix and a conduit of healing resources for African Diaspora.

They have been practicing as Healer and Community Organizer for over 15 years, and have lived from coast-to-coast in the U.S.

Our conversation is insightful, educational and provocative in shedding light upon their experience and how they show up as a Black individual.

Astrology and Self-Development Soundblog

Short readings and guided meditations by Evvie to bring a little relaxation into your busy day.

Emergent Phoenix’s YouTube channel where Evvie shares about their cultic experiences, neurodivergence and more!

Writing related to Emergent Phoenix’s origins, mission, vision and values

Evvie does a photoshoot with some of their favorite reads in 2020

Evvie’s LinkedIn page detailing their credentials, education, and professional experience