Actress · Mother · Doula · Advocate
Angela
Lewis
Her Story
Best known for her role as 'Aunt Louie' in FX's hit crime drama Snowfall, Angela Lewis is a powerhouse both on screen and in her community.
Her journey into birth work began with her own transformation into motherhood in 2019. Faced with the stark realities of the Black maternal health crisis, Angela sought a different path — one rooted in holistic care, ancestral wisdom, and unwavering advocacy.
"I feel like our health care system is terrible, and I didn't think birthing would be any different. So I really set out to do something more organic, more holistic."— Angela Lewis, HuffPost
Her experience with midwives and doulas not only shaped her daughter's birth but ignited a fire to ensure other families have access to the same level of support.
The Oritan Philosophy
Birth is not merely a medical event —
it is a sacred rite of passage.
We center the birthing person's autonomy, intuition, and power. As a doula, Angela brings the same preparation and presence she commands on screen to the birthing space — a witness, a guardian, and a guide.
Certifications & Credentials
Certified Birth Doula
DONA International
DONA International is the world's leading doula certification organization, setting the gold standard for professional birth support since 1992.
Certified Practitioner
Kindred Space LA
Trained through Kindred Space LA, a renowned Los Angeles-based organization dedicated to supporting Black and Brown birthing people with culturally congruent care.
Founder & Executive Director
Birth Village
Founded Birth Village, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to annihilating the Black maternal health crisis through doula services, education, and advocacy.
Visit Website →The Name
Orítan
oh-Ree-Tahn
Orí
Yoruba · Spirit
Tan
Yoruba · Land
Orítan
When Spirit touches the physical — and Light pours in.
A word created by founder Angela Lewis, Orítan is a double entendre. It is the moment the Spirit enters a baby’s body — and the moment of awakening or enlightenment for the mother, father, or any support person present.
Present. Grounded. Held.