Iyanla Vanzant Biography

Iyanla Vanzant, an American inspirational speaker, lawyer, New Thought spiritual teacher, author, life coach, and television personality, is known for her wide range of accomplishments across multiple mediums. She has a rich history in the television industry, having hosted her own series, "Iyanla: Fix My Life," on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network from 2012 to 2021. Prior to that, she hosted the "Iyanla" TV series from 2001-2002. Her work on television has garnered her several awards, including multiple NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Reality Series for "Iyanla: Fix My Life" and a Daytime Emmy in 2005 for Outstanding Special Class Series for her role as a Life Coach on "Starting Over."

Vanzant's influence extends beyond television. As an author, she has gained recognition for her literary contributions, and as a speaker, she has made a significant impact on many lives. In 2014, she was a co-speaker on Oprah's "The Life You Want Weekend" tour. Her work has been recognized by several publications, such as being named one of the "100 most influential Black Americans" by Ebony magazine in 2000, and being listed at #7 on Watkins' Mind Body Spirit magazine's list of the 100 most spiritually influential living people in 2012.

In addition to her work on television and as a speaker, Vanzant has also made appearances in film and on various TV shows. She had a guest appearance in the movie "Girls Trip," and has been featured on shows such as "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "Super Soul Sunday," and "The Dr. Oz Show." Currently, she is also a Lifeclass Teacher on "Oprah's Lifeclass" on OWN, a role which has earned her Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012 and 2013. In 2025, she was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lifestyle/Self-Help Podcast for "The R Spot with Iyanla."

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/09/2026.

Iyanla Vanzant Speaking Topics

  • Tapping the Power Within

  • A Conversation with Iyana Vanzant

Iyanla Vanzant Videos

Iyanla Vanzant - “Tamron Hall”

Iyanla Vanzant - “Tamron Hall”

The award-winning spiritual life coach talks about her new Shondaland podcast and reflects on the tragic loss of her daughters.

Iyanla Vanzant on How to Overcome Fear & Thrive During Pandemic

Iyanla Vanzant on How to Overcome Fear & Thrive During Pandemic

“Extra’s” Billy Bush spoke with inspirational speaker Iyanla Vanzant, who is sharing her thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic in the virtual...

Iyanla's MOST Powerful Pieces of Advice! | Top 10 Rules

Iyanla's MOST Powerful Pieces of Advice! | Top 10 Rules

Grab a snack and chew on today's lessons from a woman who went from being born in the back of a taxi in Brooklyn, New York, having a petty criminal...

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Iyanla Vanzant is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Tapping the Power Within and A Conversation with Iyana Vanzant. The estimated speaking fee range to book Iyanla Vanzant for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Iyanla Vanzant generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Elaine Welteroth, Dominique Dawes, Angela Davis, Tunde Oyeneyin and Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Iyanla Vanzant for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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