Rashida, pronouns (she/Temptress), Performing Artist, Sensual Movement Expert and Author of A Return To Pleasure hails from the south-side of Chicago, IL. Alum to Mother McAuley High School and University of Illinois at Chicago Theatre Department. And raised in the pews of Trinity United Church of Christ.

For over a decade, Temptress has been passionate about accessing dance as a catalyst for healing the disconnect between our sexuality, spirituality and mental health. Rashida is committed to helping feminine-spectrum people reclaim pleasure as an integral part of our spiritual journey post-trauma.

Rashida serves as the CEO of The Messy Movement Lab ® an online sensual wellness studio for feminine-spectrum people supporting a global student base. She is the lead actor & Executive producer of the short film series Sex Is A God Thing, co-host of the podcast Queer + Married with her husband Miller (he/him), featured Sensuality Coach/  Movement expert  and Consultant on Lizzo's: Watch Out For The Big Grrrls on Amazon Prime and 2023 Guest Lecturer for Black Liberation Month at Stanford University in collaboration with Black Community Service Center and Queer Student Resources.

Rashida is available for lectures, workshops, keynotes and conferences for 2024-2025