Enuma Okoro is a Nigerian-American author and speaker whose work focuses on our stories and our soul care. Her work covers a broad but intersecting range of topics: Transcultural Literacy, Meaning and Identity-Making, Women’s Empowerment and Culture, Story and Narrative, Contemplative Spirituality and Intentional Living, and the role of the Arts in challenging how we understand the human experience.
She is the creator and host of, “Here’s the Story: Conversations with Enuma,” (@heresthestorywithenuma) a series where she talks with artists, writers, culture-shapers and wellness practitioners about intentional living and the power of stories in our lives.
Okoro has published four books of nonfiction, and her articles and essays have been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, Artsy, Harper’s Bazaar, Cultured Magazine, CNN African Voices, Vogue, AEON Magazine, The Atlantic Monthly, The Guardian, The Washington Post, Essence Magazine, and other media outlets.
Born in New York city and raised in Cote d’Ivoire, England, North America and Nigeria, she speaks and teaches globally at universities, organizations, corporate institutions, and conferences.
Okoro has been the recipient of creative fellowships at the Callaloo Creative Writing Program at Brown University, the Kimbilio Writing Residency in Taos, New Mexico and the Civitella Ranieri Foundation’s International Artists Residency Program in Umbria, Italy.
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