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Eluvation™ — Culture. Clarity. Transformation.
Learn Rooted. Live Rooted. Rise Rooted.
Welcome to Eluvation™
Most people chase elevation — the promotions, the degrees, the milestones, the applause. And while those accomplishments matter, they come with a familiar pattern: the high wears off, the celebration ends, life gets loud again, and suddenly the “next level” doesn’t feel like enough.
The cycle repeats: rise, grind, push, fall apart, start over.
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At Eluvation™, we do it differently.
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Eluvation is not just elevation spelled with flair — it is a cultural, spiritual, and intentional transformation process.
It is the art of loving yourself deeply enough to build a life rooted in purpose rather than pressure.
It is holding yourself accountable for your joy.
It is raising your vibration from the inside out, so that the heights you reach are aligned, sustainable, and divinely ordered.
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Instead of running on the treadmill of success — climbing, climbing, climbing with no true arrival — Eluvation helps you step into a grounded form of growth that honors your spirit, your culture, and your calling
What We Offer
Eluvation™ is a full-spectrum consulting and educational brand designed to support individuals, educators, families, and organizations in building culturally-rooted, creative, purpose-filled ecosystems.
Our services blend arts, culture, wellness, and strategic development into experiences that uplift and transform.
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For our communities, we offer:
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Eluvation Arts and Culture
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Eluvation Consultation
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Eluvation Well-sentials
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Why Eluvation™ Works
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Because it is holistic.
Because it is culturally grounded.
Because it is rooted in spirit and accountability, not just effort and hustle.
And because you don’t need another temporary high — you need aligned transformation.
Eluvation™ is your invitation to rise with clarity, to grow with intention, and to evolve from a place that honors who you truly are
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Dr. LaShaunda “Mama Kemi”
Craddock (Kemi Abifarin)
Founder of Eluvation™ | Cultural Strategist | Educator | Wellness Practitioner
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With over two decades of experience across arts, culture, education, and wellness, Dr. LaShaunda “Mama Kemi” Craddock is a visionary leader committed to transforming how individuals and communities learn, heal, and grow. As the founder of Eluvation™, she weaves together African-centered pedagogy, storytelling, creative arts, and holistic spiritual practices to elevate the whole person—body, mind, spirit, and culture.
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Through Yeye’s Academy, she has built a culturally grounded learning ecosystem serving children, families, and educators across the nation. Her programs—including Calabash Scholars, Writes of Passage, and AP African American Studies—infuse literacy, identity development, movement, and ancestral wisdom into modern education.
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As the guiding force behind Eluvation Consulting, Dr. Kemi supports schools, nonprofits, districts, and cultural organizations in designing transformative, culturally aligned curricula, workshops, and learning environments. Her expertise in curriculum development, professional development, arts integration, and educator coaching has made her a sought-after consultant and national speaker.
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Through Eluvation Wellness, she offers aroma-based healing, essential oil blends, movement practices, and spiritual grounding tools inspired by African traditions. Her wellness work centers self-love, accountability, and energetic elevation—helping individuals reconnect to purpose, clarity, and inner alignment.
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Whether teaching in a classroom, facilitating a cultural arts residency, consulting with leaders, or guiding a sacred wellness circle, Dr. Kemi brings unmatched energy, cultural depth, and spiritual grounding. Her work honors ancestral wisdom while equipping communities to rise with purpose, confidence, and cultural pride.
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Her mission is simple:
To help individuals, families, and organizations rise—rooted in culture, fueled by creativity, and aligned in spirit.
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Greater Richmond Wolftrap Arts Infused Professional Development
Eluvation Arts and Culture
Welcome to Yeye's Culture Academy !!
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At Yeye’s Culture Academy, we honor African and diasporic traditions through arts-infused learning, cultural storytelling, and wholistic education. Our nonprofit is dedicated to elevating children, families, and communities by nurturing identity, strengthening academic and creative skills, and building intergenerational connections.
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Through programs like Arts, Culture & Leadership, AfroLiteracy Development, The Calabash Village and Experience, we offer live and DIY pathways that empower learners to explore their heritage, discover their gifts, and rise in confidence and purpose.
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With our non profit Eluvated Arts and Culture brand, we are more than an academy—we are a movement that celebrates cultural identity, fosters personal growth, and builds intergenerational connections. Through arts-infused learning, storytelling, and values-driven education, we provide a space where individuals of all ages can explore their heritage, discover their talents, and embrace their full potential.
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Join us on this journey of cultural celebration, community engagement, and wholistic empowerment. Together, let’s elevate, educate, and transform lives
Green Dot Public Schools Annual Legacy Conference
ELUVATION CONSULTATIONS
​Eluvate your impact in education and business with personalized 1:1 consultation or small group professional develoment in Afroliteracy. These sessions are designed for educators, aspiring tutors, and business leaders who want to start literacy programs or teach culturally relevant courses.
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Whether you're an education organization seeking professional development or an entrepreneur looking to launch a literacy-focused business or course, we provide tailored guidance to help you succeed. From designing effective curricula to developing business strategies, our Eluvation Consultations equip you with the tools to inspire growth, celebrate cultural identity, and create transformative learning experiences.
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Take the next step in your journey as an educator, tutor, or course creator. Together, we’ll shape a future where literacy is a bridge to empowerment and cultural connection.
Interview with The Village Project on purpose, focus, being a womanpreneur, abudance, balance and more
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Welcome to Eluvation Essentials!!
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Eluvation is a lifestyle rooted in self-love, culture, and divine alignment. Each offering is designed to help you slow down, and reconnect. Whether through movement, natural wellness, or sacred adornment, Eluvation invites you to create daily rituals that nurture your body, calm your spirit, and honor your journey.
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Eluvation in Motion is a mind-body-spirit experience that helps you reconnect with your inner light through movement, journaling, and breathwork. This sacred experience blends African-inspired dance, mindfulness, and storytelling to create space for reflection, balance, and joy. Each session reminds us that healing is not separate from joy—it is joy in motion.
Eluvation Oils extend that same intention into your daily rituals. Each essential oil blend is carefully crafted with natural ingredients and cultural wisdom to help you ground, restore balance, and elevate your spirit. Whether you need focus, peace, or renewal, these oils offer simple ways to nurture yourself throughout the day.
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Yemoja’s Gifts embodies the nurturing energy of the Yemoja, the divine mother of the the medicine river. This signature collection features self-care and spiritual products designed to bring beauty, harmony, and flow into your life. Each item honors the sacred rhythm of womanhood and the restorative power of the feminine divine energy.
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Together, Eluvation in Motion, Eluvation Oils, and Yemoja’s Gifts form a wholistic ecosystem for wellness—rooted in culture, guided by spirit, and aligned with divine order
Professional Affiliations
Yeye's Culture Academy - Owner & Director
VA Commission For the Arts - Teaching Artist
Wolf Trap & Richmond Performance Alliance - Arts Infused Literacy, & Math Instructional Contractor
Antioch University (AntiochU) - School of Education Dean
Ifa University - Adjunct Instructor
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) - Adjunct Instructor
National Association of Black Storytellers - Member
VA Black Chambers of Commerce- Member