Change starts where you are and takes you where we 
need to be. 

My work revolves around 
a few core beliefs:

the Earth is not a wasteful creator, every one is born with a purpose;

everyone deserves access to the resources they need to manifest their purpose;

we are responsible to each other for making those resources accessible, for our own good;

denying any one the opportunity to manifest their Earth purpose is a loss to us all.

“From my experience, there's a sense of ease and depth felt when in Jihan's presence. Jihan is able to facilitate transformation with lightheartedness while grounded in creativity and practicality.”

Seo M. Lifestyle Coach

“You are able to hold brave space for community to explore challenging and vulnerable topics/issues in a very relational and healing manner."

Jahan K. Educator-Poet

My understanding of what ails us personally and collectively is rooted in not only systemic analysis but also the physiological facts of how humans function. It is designed for people who are marginalized and highly impacted by systems of oppression and systemic neglect, people who are often the most potent activists and advocates for our wholistic well-being. In using a methodology and praxis that draws from trauma studies, spiritual development, systems theory, and good old experience, my work gets at the roots of what needs to shift for wholistic well-being for us individually and us collectively.


I am particularly invested in serving Black folks, Indigenous folks,  cis and trans womxn, queer folks, artists, and activists. 

My mission is to inspire and motivate more humane being by creating opportunities for people to receive the education and skills they need to heal and the tools they need to consciously engage with Life for our personal & communal well-being.

I envision a world of humane beings living in an active state of peace seeded by wisdom, intersectional intelligence (emotional, spiritual, ecological, mental, material), and compassion for all beings. I help people source the courage and strength to live into this reality.


But I can say whatever I want about me and my work;

I'd rather have you listen to what other people have to say:

"You are a balancing force. You always see the abyss at you/our feet while also having your eyes on the peaks above us. It's like you have a through line for life. 

You hold space for conversations that most people want to have 

but are afraid to broach. 


You navigate the roiling sea of life always seemingly able to balance the chaos and the order, always finding that threaded edge of balance, the curve of yin and yang, and you are able to communicate that balance to others. 


You are a healer and a warrior. You are fearless in naming the joys and the dangers. The pitfalls and the opportunities for growth.


And in addition to all this, you are so artful and 

I think one of the best thinkers I know. "

Mary H.  Public Housing Activist  

“You bring me to tears, Jihan McDonald. You are truly one of the most remarkable, inspiring people that I have ever met. This in over 61 years filled with classes/encounters/retreats/ lectures that include Madeleine L'Engle, Molly Ivins, Sr. Helen Prejean, Angeles Arrien, 
Anne Lamott, Brian Swimme, Belvie Rooks, Pema Chodrön, 
 hugs from Amma, Phil Cousineau, Joyce Rupp, scores of recovery speakers, classmates . . . Just sayin. The MacArthur should be yours.”

Leslie S, Theologian

"A strong and steady stride 
towards your best self. 
A badass artivist!!!" 
Amutabi T, Artivist/ Creative Coach
“When I watch you listen you are 
engaged. Integrity, trustworthiness, persistence, openness, seeing, compassionate questioning, ... the list goes on” 
Lauren C, Yoga Instructor

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