“Why can't women get along? Because we're afraid. We're afraid to be vulnerable. We're afraid to be soft. We're afraid to be hurt. But most of all, we're afraid of our power. So we become controlling and aggressive and vicious.”

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.