About Iyanla Vanzant
author and spiritual teacher
Iyanla Vanzant is an American television personality, life coach, lawyer and inspirational speaker.
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What is Iyanla Vanzant’s Net Worth
$4 Million Dollars
When was Iyanla Born
13 September 1953, Brooklyn, New York, United States
Introduction to Iyanla Vanzant My Story
Iyanla Vanzant was born Rhonda Eva Harris in September 13, 1953. She is an American television personality, life coach, lawyer and inspirational speaker. Iyanla is also a well known author and spiritual teacher. Her most popular books are; Peace From Broken Pieces: How to Get Through What You’re Going Through, published in 2011 and In the Meantime, published in 1999. Iyanla has made appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show and has hosted her own show, Iyanla: Fix My Life.
“In any situation, you have the right, power and ability to choose your experience.” – Iyanla Vanzant
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Iyanla Vanzant Personal History
Iyanla was born in September, 1953, in New York in the back of a taxi, she was originally named Rhonda Eva Harris. Her parents are Horace Harris and Sarah Jefferson. Growing up, she did not see much of her dad and was raised by other relatives, as her mother died from breast cancer when she was two. She then did not have the best childcare with a traumatic event occurring. In 1980, she then left her abusive husband, they have three children together.
Then Iyanla was given the title of Iyanla meaning great mother in 1983 after being made a priestess in the tradition of Yoruba. She went to Medgar Evers College and then Virginia Union University. Also, from the City University of New york School of Law she has a Juris Doctor degree. As well as a masters degree from Santa Monica university. Currently, Vanzant lives in Maryland and is a New Thought minister.
Vanzant is a member of the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha. On Christmas in 2003, Vanzant’s daughter died from colon cancer. In 2007, Vanzant got a divorce from her husband.
Iyanla Vanzant Professional Career
In 2000, Iyanla was named in the “100 most influential Black Americans” according to Ebony magazine, stating her television appearances, lectures and books have helped create healthy relationships. Vanzant was listed at number 7 for being spiritually influential according to Watkins’ magazine’s list in 2012. Then, in 2014, she became the co-speaker on Oprah’s weekend tour, the Life You Want, this travelled to 8 cities, other people who featured included; Rob Bell, Elizabeth Gilbert, Mark Nepo and Deepak Chopra. In 2016, she was named on Oprah Winfrey’s list of influential leaders and visionaries.
Iyanla has written several books including; Peace From Broken Pieces: How to Get Through What You’re Going Through, published in 2011. It is a New York Times bestseller. This searching and honest book recounts Iyanla’s human journey and discusses the topic of moving away from your broken pieces and trying to turn that pain into peace. It may have seemed that Iyanla became successful overnight but little did everyone know that it felt like around her, her world was crumbling. It is partly a personal chronicle and partly a teaching story, it tells stories of death, life, daughters, mothers, work, love, money and men.
She has had a life of ups and downs, especially in her personal life and her commitment to God helped her get through these times.
Iyanla’s journey starts from being desperate, damaged and broken, to offering her knowledge to help others in their own personal situations. Often what you need to learn can be reflected in your own relationships. The book helps you to understand any pathologies and patterns that families pass through generations unconsciously. Learn how to find the peace you deserve.
Iyanla Vanzant Teaching and Events
Throughout her career, Iyanla offers workshops, these were designed to help support people in doing their inner work through a loving manner, the outer work within a supportive environment as they believe that everyone is worthy of your attention, energy and own time, energy and attention.
Other workshops include; Wonder woman weekend, which helps individuals tap into their power within and create the life they’ve always dreamed of. Spirit of a man: if sorting once made you happy but it now no longer does and the experiences you lived for, no longer add much to your life then maybe you’ve possibly had a change in mind. Passage rights: here you will discover women’s medicine, preparing our spirits, bodies and minds for the next part of our lives. Do not give it all away: this workshop is for young women aged 13 to 17 which helps to focus their minds in a loving environment. Spiritual warrior rise: this 6 week journey awakens your soul and takes individuals on a journey of self-mastery and discovery. Iyanla helps people find wisdom, strength and clarity.
Iyanla Vanzant Books & Publications
Iyanla Vanzant has written a number of best selling books
Self Help
In the Meantime
Most of us go through life with a vision of what the ideal relationship is supposed to be, yet too often our longing for a soul mate leads to disappointment and heartbreak.
Self Help
Tapping the Power
The 20th-anniversary edition of Iyanla Vanzant’s first published work offers a powerful path to self-empowerment through the revitalisation of one’s spiritual & ancestral roots.
Self Help
Every Day I Pray
Over the years, bestselling author Iyanla Vanzant has received many letters from readers who want to know how to pray. Some are afraid they are praying wrong. Some want a formula.
What Can Iyanla Vanzant Do For You Personally
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319 Wilmslow Rd, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3PW
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