About

My Journey 

Growing up as a dark-skinned Black American, I was consistently teased — people used to call me "African" like it was a curse word. For a long time, I despised my culture, my heritage, my skin, and Africa as a whole. Everything changed in 2016, when I gave my life to Christ. The first thing the Lord asked me to do was “Find my people” — and that’s exactly what I set out to do. You can read more about my journey in my memoir, Akata: The Saga of an American Girl Finding Her Roots.

If someone had told me 15 years ago that I would become a Genealogy Strategist, helping people navigate their personal ancestry, and that I would build a ministry rooted in storytelling and legacy, I would have laughed and said, “No way!”

Osisi & Co.

“Osisi” means tree in Igbo, symbolizing roots, growth, and legacy — the heart of everything I do. What began as creating handmade African-print baby bibs has grown into a space for storytelling, ancestry research, and reflection. Today, I help people reconnect with their past, preserve family stories, and reclaim narratives that shape their lives. Through writing, research, and community, I guide individuals in remembering, healing, and sharing their histories with care.

This space is for anyone who wants to preserve their heritage, explore ancestry, or tell their story — whether through books, devotionals, courses, or conversation. Every project here is rooted in care, intention, and a love for legacy.

— Victoria Carlos