“In my mind, marriage is a spiritual partnership and union in which we willingly give and receive love, create and share intimacy, and open ourselves to be available and accessible to another human being in order to heal, learn and grow.”

Iyanla Vanzant is an American inspirational speaker, lawyer, New Thought spiritual teacher, author, life coach, and television personality. She is best known for her books, her talk show Iyanla, and her appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show. From 2012 to 2021, she hosted OWN's Iyanla: Fix My Life. Her work is closely tied to personal growth, spirituality, and practical guidance for people trying to change their lives.