Renee Baribeau is The Practical Shaman, a Wind Whistler, and Hay House Author. Renee is the “go-to” Soul Coach for innovative change-makers. A dynamic spiritual keynote speaker, she injects humor and practical wisdom into her inspirational Wind Work® workshops. Renee guides individuals toward an enlightened way of life — and their true purpose — through the wind’s knowledge.

The wind gods have guided Renee’s life in many directions. A former chef, in 1987 she opened the first farm-to-table restaurant in Central New York. Renee served as the Resident Shaman at We Care Spa in Desert Hot Springs. Since 2013, Renee has worked for Foundations Recovery Network, a national system of residential treatment facilities, as Marketing and Community Outreach Coordinator.

Renee developed the Awakening Compass© that's featured in her book, Winds of Spirit. It's a navigational tool designed to provide guidance, focus, and clarity of direction in your life, no matter which way the wind is blowing.

She's also a featured contributing blogger for Elephant Journal. Renee has contributed chapters to the anthologies, Pearls of Wisdom: 30 Inspirational Ideas to Live Your Best Life Now, and The Five Principles of Everything. She makes her home in the California desert, and on Whidbey Island, Washington.