295. Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling with Paulina Stevens and Jezmina Von Thiele

It is a supreme honor, joy, and privilege to be speaking with Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina Stevens on the podcast today, two exquisite Tarot readers and helping practitioners, co-hosts of the podcast Romanistan, and the authors of the beautiful book, "Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling." 

More about Jezmina and Paulina: 

Rooted in a Muchwaya Romani heritage of fortune-telling and healing, Paulina Stevens (she/her) has blended ancestral wisdom with modern holistic practices. Her expertise in tarot, palmistry, and energy healing forms the foundation of her comprehensive wellness coaching. Paulina serves clients globally, offering personalized guidance incorporating spirituality, herbalism, and fortune-telling online, and at her California-based private practice, Romani Holistic. Paulina is the subject of the L.A. Times podcast Foretold. The podcast follows Paulina as she navigates the consequences of her decision to leave her arranged marriage, and community, to redefine her identity. She is the cohost of Romanistan, a podcast that celebrates Romani culture, and she is the coathor of Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling.

Jezmina Von Thiele (they/she) is a writer, educator, performer, and fortune-teller whose work is rooted in their mixed Sinti Romani traditions. Their poetry, fiction, and nonfiction have been featured in Prairie Schooner, The Kenyon Review Online, Narrative Magazine, and other publications, and they have a monthly tarot column in Bustle. Based in the New Hampshire Seacoast area, Jezmina leads transformative rituals and workshops on divination, spiritual wellness, and the creative arts; provides private tarot, palm, and tea leaf readings; and offers spiritual and creative coaching, online and in person. Jezmina performs with The Poetry Brothel, Boston’s premier immersive literary event, where they read poetry and fortunes, and they often make professional appearances at galas, festivals, and more. Jezmina is the cohost of Romanistan, a podcast dedicated to celebrating Romani culture, and the coauthor of Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling.  

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Transcript can be found on Spotify!

JEZMINA AND PAULINA'S LINKS:

Jezmina's Website and Instagram

Paulina's Website and Instagram

Romanistan Podcast and Instagram 

Link to buy Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling by Paulina and Jezmina

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PODCAST EDITOR: Chase Voorhees

PODCAST ART: Rachelle Sartini Garner

Honoring and acknowledging that this podcast episode was recorded on the unceded land of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, currently called Portland, OR, with the deepest respect to the Kalapuya Tribe, Cowlitz Tribe, and Atfalati Tribe.