Evonne Patrice

Harpo, Who Dis Woman?

“Do the work your soul must have.” Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon

Evonne Patrice. A whole human being. I guess that’s a great place to start, right? I am the creation of divine love, the creator of my wildest dreams, a courageous, intuitive, sensitive, passionate lover, introverted, and beautifully complex. I’m also incredibly goofy. I laugh a lot; it’s a daily requirement like food for the soul. I was born and raised churchy. Although I do not practice in the ways I was brought up to, I acknowledge the foundation that enables me to show up the way I do on this day. So, a churchy undertone may show up throughout my content at random. I’m down with the life Jesus lived, and my favorite Jesus and essence I strive to embody is Social Justice Jesus—the decolonized whole human and mystic. Therefore, much of my empathy is reserved for the most marginalized. For those who are open to it, I use my gift of intuition to sense what others need to live life fully and more abundantly. I find refuge in multifaith and spiritual communities grounded in a love ethic. I have learned to respect and be a student of the indigenous spiritual traditions of folks from all walks of life. I tune into the presence of my benevolent ancestors as spirit guides. I lean into the experiences of my Blackness and womanhood both equally and wholeheartedly. I strive to intentionally make space and affirm others to show up in ways that are authentic to them.

With all those wonderful things I mentioned, I want to go back to the part about me being a whole human. I’m working on not judging myself too harshly; being tender and compassionate with myself. I do not shy away from calls of redirection when necessary, and I do not fear invitations to unpack, unlearn, and relearn. However, I am committed to the process of trusting myself each day. Therefore, I’m growing more comfortable knowing what people may perceive as wrong may actually be right and holy for me. I’m kind and loving, but not always nice. I give myself grace in those moments. I will give others the same grace as needed, until I don’t. I wrote all that to say… Be on your best behavior while in this space. If you feel discomfort or your spirit is disturbed, sit with it and be curious before reacting. Please and thank you.

I want to point back to the initial quote from the late Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon. I believe I’ve been placed on this planet to open my heart and be of service with compassion and creativity while also living life well. By well, I mean to live in a way that is most authentic to me, with healthy boundaries, integrity, and not succumbing to fear by shrinking, hiding my light, or being ashamed of the unsavory corners of my existence. In doing so, I hope to shine brightly for the benefit of myself and others, while also acknowledging those who inspire and walk alongside me during the most challenging moments in life.

What is Evonne Patrice All About?  

Pure shenanigans are what you’ll find at times, but not mischievous chaos some are accustomed to. I’m redefining over here. Sometimes we must shake tables before we flip them. I consider the table shaking to be loving reminders to reconsider where one stands in hopes we can dismantle raggedy ones, then build anew. While I may take the liberty to be random with my content, my desire is for my content to challenge thoughts surrounding living and loving. Living with and loving ourselves, first and foremost, but also those we are in community with. My desire is to raise consciousness by exploring a multitude of ideas for the purpose of preventing harm and healing wounds both seen and unseen. I hope to do this by using my personal experiences and random thoughts, in addition to providing commentary on current events and cultural norms. I believe going against the grain is oftentimes necessary and a matter of life and death, both literally and figuratively. I know we can be better with each other on this side of life and have fun doing it…even if we are taking a trip to the wild side and worlds unknown.

Also, every now and then I may share what I’m snacking on in the form of recipes or restaurant visit reviews, because how can I say I love people if I don’t share details of my foodie journey? Make that make sense! Speaking of journeys, I have taken up the hobby of hiking, so while I’ll be breathing hard on a random rocky incline, you’ll have the pleasure of going on visual adventures with me while you’re here.

Who is This Page For? 

The primary audience of the site is my younger self. I commit to inner child work as needed. I write from my grown woman heart to her so that she may receive the compassionate care that she needs, first and foremost. It is my hope that others will find a source of inspiration as well. My intention is not for my content to change minds (if it does for the good, that’s great!), but rather to enlighten, challenge, inspire, expand, and soften hearts. 

Lastly, it is important to note that I am not a licensed professional, so the content on this page will not and should not take the place of those who are trained to do the individualized work of repair.

Welcome!