Emmé White (or Emmé de la Sol) is an artist, Hoochie Priestess, and real cool chick from Red Hook, Brooklyn. As a fifth generation Black American, her artistry, divination services, healing sessions, well-woman offerings, and workshops are deeply tied to African American culture and grounded in love, spirituality, perseverance, and growth. Emmé’s holistic and intuitive approach to her work allows her to dive deep into issues, finding the root causes of physical and energetic stress while offering meaningful solutions and spiritual guidance.

As an artist Emmé began her creative journey with fiction, then found a deep love for poetry and visual arts. With a careful eye and astute mind, she creates captivating pieces on love, self-reflection, healing, and the experience of inner city life. In addition to writing and visual arts, Emmé is a gifted performer specializing in poetry and singing/songwriting. She also blends her creative and spirit-work talents together as the writer + editor of MINKA Brooklyn’s newsletter.

Emmé attended public schools and universities within NYCs five boroughs and holds a Masters degree in Public Service Management & Urban Policy from the City College of New York. Additionally, she has completed certifications and coursework in early childhood education, culturally inclusive birthwork + postpartum care, yoga instruction, and Reiki healing.

Emmé’s workshop and panel topics of interest include: personal growth and healing, holistic women’s health, spirituality, hip focused healing, divine femme, self-care, advocacy for the marginalized, neurodivergency, and African American generational trauma exploration + healing.

Trainings + Certifications

Master’s Degree in Urban Policy & Public Service, City College of New York, 2011

200-Hour Teacher Training, Yandara Yoga Institute, 2017

200-Hour Hot Power Fusion Teacher Training, CorePower Yoga, 2017

First-aid and CPR Certification, American Red Cross, 2017

Reiki I, II & Master, 2017

Birth & Postpartum Doula, DONA International, 2020-2021

Community Childbirth Education, The Natural Way Birthing Project, 2021

Sound Therapy + Sound Healing, 2025

Naturopathy Foundations, 2026

Herbalism Foundations, 2026

Earth Evolution Reiki, MINKA Brooklyn, 2026

Reiki I & II, MINKA Brooklyn, 2026