This document advertises a symposium featuring two spiritual authors - Iya Afin, Ayobunmi Sangode and Raining Deer. They will share their knowledge and experience of indigenous rites of passage ceremonies traditionally used to help girls transition to womanhood. The event will discuss the purpose and importance of these rites in traditional societies, describe gods and goddesses, and ceremonies from birth to death. It will also include a practical application ceremony and Q&A session. Attendees will be uplifted and empowered while also receiving books from each author.

1. Girl to Goddess
A symposium featuring two powerhouse authors and spiritualists (with special guests) sharing
their knowledge and experience about indigenous rites of passage that have been used in
traditional societies to help girls transition from youth to young adulthood. They present a model
for today’s youth to go from Girl to Goddess!
Featuring:
Iya Afin, AYOBUNMI SANGODE
raining deer
Raining Deer pictured with Philip Michael Thomas of MIAMI VICE

2. Girl to Goddess
A symposium featuring two powerhouse authors and spiritualists (with special guests)
sharing their knowledge and experience about indigenous rites of passage that have
been used in traditional societies to help girls transition from youth to young adulthood.
They present a model for today to go from Girl to Goddess!
Featuring:
Iya Afin, AYOBUNMI SANGODE is a Published Author of (4) Books. A Traditional African
Priestess/Practitioner, she is also an Exhibited Artist. Her Spiritual and Traditional African Art
can be seen in homes and shrines from Florida to California, and where She resides in North
Carolina. Iya Sangode has been a Practicing Para-Psychologist (Spiritual Psychologist) for Over
39 years, providing Consultations, Spiritual Readings and Investigations. She lectures on
Women's Culture and Rites of Passage Training for Young Girls and Women. As an Author of
Three Books on Women’s Culture, and Women’s Studies, Iya Sangode brings enlightenment
and empowerment to All Women from 12 to 80 years of age through her books and lectures in
Women’s Studies, the Psychology of Female Power, Rites Of Passage for Young Girls & Young
Women, and Empowerment of all women of spirit.
Iya Afin, Ayobunmi Sangode’s Books, “RITES OF PASSAGE / Psychology of Female Power”, and “THE GODDESSES /
Psychology of Female Power”, Part II have been well received all over the US, UK and The Caribbean. Her newest book is
“The SISTERHOOD / Psychology of Female Power”, Part III is the last in the trilogy.
raining deer is an accomplished author whose mantra is “WALK IN YOUR POWER.” Since
before 1985 she has shown seekers of spiritual self-empowerment how to harness their own
power. Now she offers her Walk In Your Power (WIYP) Method through lectures and personal
consultation sessions to show seekers of spiritual balance a method that will help them fulfill
their purpose. Trained in traditional Native American, Raining Deer gained first-hand
knowledge that connecting with one’s intuitive spiritual self will empower you on the road to
self-discovery and fulfillment. Walking in her power led Raining Deer to have close interaction
with celebrities, royalty, the famous and not-so-famous by practicing the laws of attraction
before it was popular. She has shared her experiences and knowledge of the medicine in her
books on rites of passage, breast cancer and wellness. Raining Deer shares aspects of the
medicine via teleconferences and live Power gatherings where attendees can tap into their
own essence of power.
we urge you to come, listen, learn, be uplifted, inspired,
and empowered by these powerhouse women.
Admission: $75 (Includes real talk by authors, one book from each author, light refreshment)

3. Girl to Goddess
SYMPOSIUM
SESSION ONE
INTRODUCTION OF AUTHORS
DISCUSSION: PURPOSE FOR RITES OF PASSAGE IN TRADITIONAL SOCIETIES
GODS & GODDESSES
(Yemoja, Osun, Oya, Iyanla, White Buffalo Woman, Kachina)
GUIDED FROM BIRTH
(Naming Ceremonies, Purpose Ceremonies)
TRANSITION TO DEATH / AFTER LIFE
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REFRESHMENT BREAK
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SESSION TWO
RITES OF PASSAGE CEREMONIES IN TRADITIONAL SOCIETIES
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
CEREMONY
(requires 2 volunteers from audience for Yoruba Reading and Native American Connecting Ceremony)
Q & A
CLOSING
BOOK SIGNINGS