I’m Kanisha.
(Kuh. Ni. Sha)
7 swords, 3 swords, 10 swords, death, 9 of cups, empress, queen-king-10 of pentacles, wheel of fortune space, that’s where i’m at.
throughout those swords, what stands and remains is the word [brave].
My Story
Ruby’s Rest has sweetly been on rest since September of 2024. As the Owner of this sacred space, I [am] moving thru a space of grieving and infinite waves of healing from events that I will find at the right time to speak and share. For now, know this space is held here on purpose. This place holds a frame of understanding, who your guide is on this rest journey …an invitation to sit with you that I [with all my heart] endure to provide.
An about me will be updated, as it becomes clear to me by Spirit’s lead that obstacles have been moved, for me to share from a place of health - desiring to lock hands in community with you. My mask on first.
my story, to come… kanisha
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My inspiration
behind Ruby’s Rest?
My dear Grandma, Ruby.
My own healing reaches to my ancestors, how those women and men didn’t have the chance to heal their wounds, let alone have the ability to recognize what they were. Black women and men in America, dealing with trauma, severe wounding inside and out, and the lack of access and opportunity to thrive in every way. My trauma history is deeply connected to them on a cellular level.
I think of Ruby and the chance at life she could have had if there was the opportunity to design her life… where she would be, what she would have done, and how much healthier and happier she would have been.
She deserved that, as did all of my ancestors.
Ruby’s Rest (RR) is here to serve as a lighthouse, a gathering place for all things healing to come together and help the courageous that are willing to look inward, find rest.
GETTING YOU UNSTUCK, FOUND, AND VERY FUCKIN’ BRAVE.
That’s my mission.
To take creatives from lost, confused, and burnt-out to redefining their identity, building unwavering confidence, and taking action towards their life’s purpose.
Why Work with me?
Hold space for yourself in a way that you never have before…
From uncovering subconscious limiting beliefs to creating your future goal-based action plan, together we’ll connect the dots and navigate the yesterday, the now, and the tomorrow.
In every offering, I bring in the tools to help us understand where you are in your process, where you want to be going, and how to implement the advice to move through the stuck.
🪩Holistic Life Coach focusing on spiritual inner work | Certified, Health Coach Institute
🪩Somatic, Trauma Informed Practitioner | Certified, The Embody Lab
🪩Breathwork Facilitator | Certified, “BREATHE” Jon Paul Crimi
🪩Multidisciplinary Designer, Racial Justice Placemaker & classically trained Architect of 25 years | Master’s & Bachelor’s at UIC, SIU
🪩10 year USAF veteran
🪩10 year sponsor in 12 step support groups | Sanon
🪩🪩🪩Vested in my own healing journey since the age of 19
Fun Facts:
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I’m a Gemini, INFJ, and Manifestor in Human Design
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When I was a kid, I’d rather redecorate my friends bedroom as my gift to them instead of be in the party, even at the age of 9 I already knew the conversation wouldn’t be deep enough for me.
Every tree in my garden and plant in my home has a name. Some of them Orange Julius, Miss Celie, Howard, Theo Jupiter, and Sesame to name a few.
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I stood in my doorway kissing my boyfriend at 16 when I shouldn't have. My mom wasn’t home yet, all was ok- so I thought. When we were done with this make out session, I realized my mom had came home, parked her car, and was inside the house…to this day I don’t know when she arrived and what she saw.
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On my second marathon, I wore compression tights. They were so tight, that when I got into the porta potty to go, I couldn’t pull them down in time. I pee’d myself standing in place…pants still on.
The Team
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Kanisha Williams
FOUNDER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR & ILLUSTRATIVE ART ↗
Kanisha is the Founder and Director of all things Ruby’s Rest. She has conceptualized and (with the help of her team) built the RR brand. She has also illustrated all the art/collages that exist on the website and socials.
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Georgia Petrou
ONGOING SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORT & WEB COPY ↗
Georgia is Kanisha’s right-hand woman and @rubysrest social media manager - strategizing, planning, and creating all of the content on our page.
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Maxime Hue
WEB DESIGN & BRAND BUILDER ↗
Max has skilfully crafted the strategy, design, and development of the Ruby’s Rest website, - bringing our dream concept to life, with ongoing brand direction support.
