Meet Tabitha “Oyafunmi” Lee

We were lucky to catch up with Tabitha “Oyafunmi” Lee recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Tabitha “Oyafunmi”, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?

I get my resilience from my ancestors. I stand on the shoulders of people who endured, created, and transformed circumstances far harder than mine, and their strength is my blueprint. When challenges come, I return to the practices and wisdom they passed down including prayer, ritual, and reflection. Those practices keep me centered, adaptable, and able to move through obstacles with clarity and purpose.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

I’m the founder of All GoodT Things, a marketplace where African spirituality, apparel, spiritual products, classes, partnerships, workshops, and other GoodT Things meet. Our offerings help people reconnect with themselves, their ancestors, and the Divine in what seems ordinary.

Everything we create is guided by GoodT intention, rooted in spirit and tradition, and inspired by the wisdom of our ancestors. Each item is a prayer.

Right now, All GoodT Things is growing in ways that feel really GoodT. We are expanding our offerings with new products, classes, partnerships, and community experiences that meet the needs of our people and our communities.

At its core, my work is a commitment to honor the ancestors, amplify African spiritual traditions, uplift spirit, and hold space for healing, growth, and transformation within my community and beyond.

At the deepest level, beyond the work itself, is gratitude for our GoodT Things manifested, multiplied, and shared.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Whew! Looking back, so many qualities and skills have shaped my journey. Each one has left its mark, shaping the way I lead, create, and connect. My top three would be good character, spiritual alignment, and communication.
Good character has been critical in guiding my actions, protecting my integrity, and shaping how I show up in every space. Spiritual alignment ensures that everything I create, teach, and offer comes from a place of truth, purpose, and connection. Communication has been essential for sharing my vision, fostering community, and engaging authentically with the people I serve.

For folks early in their journey, my advice is this:

• Cultivate good character by showing up with integrity, kindness, and respect for yourself and others.

• Stay spiritually aligned by engaging in rituals, practices, or study that keep you grounded.

• Develop your communication by expressing your ideas with clarity, honesty, and presence.

These qualities and skills reinforce each other and help your path unfold with intention and impact.

Awesome, really appreciate you opening up with us today and before we close maybe you can share a book recommendation with us. Has there been a book that’s been impactful in your growth and development?

Wow, this is a hard question! So many books have opened portals for me. Each one has shifted the way I see the world, my spirit, and myself. A favorite is Sobonfu Somé’s The Spirit of Intimacy: Ancient African Teachings in the Ways of Relationships. It draws on West African Dagara wisdom and reframes intimacy as a spiritual connection rooted in the life force present in all things. The book emphasizes community, ritual, and purpose in creating deep, fulfilling connections.

Some of the most impactful lessons for me include:

• The importance of holding space fully for others while staying grounded in your own integrity.

• That true intimacy, whether with people or spirit, comes from vulnerability paired with self-respect.

• That ritual and intention bring depth and meaning to everyday life.

• That the guidance of elders is essential.

• That spirit is the “thing knowledge can’t eat” (Somé).

This book continues to guide how I show up in my work, in community, and in life.

Honorable mentions include Kwe Armah’s The Healers, Bell Hooks’ All About Love, and Marimba Ani’s Let the Circle Be Unbroken, all of which have deeply influenced me on soul level.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://all-goodt-things-9.myshopify.com/
• Instagram: @allgoodtthings_
• Facebook: All GoodT Things