About Ekere

Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie has lived, taught, studied and traveled in Africa, Europe and North America. She currently resides in Queens, NY.

She is the author of Karma’s Footsteps (Flipped Eye Publishing, 2011) and Mother Nature: Thoughts on Nourishing Your Body, Mind, and Spirit During Pregnancy and Beyond (Savage Goddess, 2009).

Ekere’s writing deals with silence, sexism and racism. Her poetry and fiction have been published in journals in the United States, France, England, and South Africa. She has been a featured reader at festivals and events throughout Europe and North America.

Ekere is a budding herbalist and she regularly organizes herbal workshops in NYC. You can read about her herbal adventures on The Sage Honey. Ekere also is passionate about supporting women’s journeys into motherhood and invites all Mamas to join The Sage Mama.

If you want to book Ekere as a speaker, performing poet or workshop leader please contact her by email or on Facebook.