"The Love Experience"

Iya Angelique “Sobande” Greer is a Tennessee-based Master Herbalist, Holistic Nutritionist, Wellness Strategist & Desert Storm Veteran of the United States Army. She founded the first African American School of Herbalism in the United States in 1992 – The NCB School of Herbalism & Holistic Health. Additionally, she is the Visionary Powerhouse behind:

• Sacred Waters Retreats LLC. (Herbal healing retreat for women of color)
• The Afro Botany Immersion Conference held in beautiful Costa Rica
• Cook, Cure & Conjure online Wellness Series featuring Yeye Lusiah Teish & Flora Domenis

Iya Sobande currently teaches and assists clients at her private practice near Nashville Tennessee. She has dedicated her life in deep commitment honoring the plant path, family, ancestors, and the community.

Baba Akinrinola is a trained Lakota Sweat Lodge leader (water pourer & fire keeper) of 20 years, initiated priest of Ifa with the Institute of Whole Life Healing, a web administrator, a labyrinth engineer and Desert Storm veteran.  He is co-owner of NCB.  
He enjoys chess, dancing, water sports, traveling, golf and serving his community.  He’s spent his life as a seeker of knowledge & truth;  encouraging and uplifting others to do the same through retreats, knowledge sessions and rites of passage programs. 

The Greer’s have been granted a beautiful experience of nurturing three grown daughters & five amazing grandchildren. As Elders their work is currently centered around:

• Spending quality time in sunny beach locations around the world indulging in great coffee, sipping local teas & toasting with great rum.
• Building, studying, and expanding their relationship with people, plants, and the earth.
• Curating & Facilitating Sacred Spaces for Healing
• Teaching and Training Small Groups & Collectives
• Performing Sacred Rites and Ceremonies for Individuals & Groups