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Iyanla Vanzant | A’mari El’Naiya Soul Technician and Spiritual Midwife • New York Times Bestselling Author • Awakener of Truth With more than 8 million books in print and a global presence as a spiritual teacher, Iyanla Vanzant, also known by her sacred shamanic name A’mari El’Naiya—has touched the lives of millions through her raw honesty, unwavering faith, and soul-rooted wisdom. Her voice has become a healing balm in a world hungry for truth, transformation, and spiritual alignment. Born into hardship and refined through fire, Iyanla’s life is a living testimony. From the wounds of childhood neglect, sexual abuse, and poverty, to the trials of domestic violence and single motherhood, she rose—choosing education, spiritual initiation, and sacred service over despair. After walking away from her abusive marriage, she pursued her education at Medgar Evers College and CUNY School of Law. As a public defender in Philadelphia, she advocated for those often unheard, laying the foundation for what would become a lifetime of service to the soul. Her journey from courtroom to consecration unfolded as she became an ordained minister and spiritual life coach, committed to illuminating the path of divine power, radical self-responsibility, and inner healing. Combining her lived experience with professional training, she launched a prolific writing and teaching career. Her breakthrough book In the Meantime became a #1 New York Times bestseller, staying on the list for 20 weeks. Since then, she has authored numerous bestsellers and spiritual classics that continue to guide seekers around the world. As a speaker, Iyanla has graced and sold out iconic stages, from New York’s Jacob Javits Convention Center to Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, offering not just lectures, but transformative spiritual experiences. Her longstanding presence on The Oprah Winfrey Show, followed by the acclaimed series Iyanla: Fix My Life, cemented her place as one of the most influential spiritual teachers of our time. Her impact has been recognized by major institutions and leaders. In 1992, Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley declared October 21st "Tapping the Power Within Day." She has received numerous honors, including the NAACP Image Award for Yesterday, I Cried, the “Oni” Award from the International Congress of Black Women, and two honorary doctorate degrees: a Doctor of Humane Letters from Medgar Evers College and a Doctor of Divinity from the Theological Seminary in Atlanta. Ebony, Newsweek, and Vibe have all named her among the most influential voices of the century and millennium. Today, Iyanla continues her sacred work through offerings like Awakening One Million, The Spiritual Study Sanctuary Within, and The Inner Visions Institute for Spiritual Development, initiatives that bridge ancient spiritual wisdom with modern soul healing. As A’mari El’Naiya, she now walks as a spiritual elder, guide, and embodiment of wholeness, calling all who are ready to return to the altar of their soul.
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