If you’ve got questions about Black love, the experts on our list have the answers! From books, blogs, and television, to workshops and tours, these influencers in life coaching and sexual wellness are doing amazing things worldwide. Get to know them!
Known for his straight forward approach and his inspirational teachings, Tony Gaskins is not only a life coach but an accomplished author and motivational speaker. Tony has traveled the world inspiring millions in the areas of love, life purpose and relationships, and is one of the most highly sought after speakers in the U.S. His website www.tonygaskins.com features several programs for those looking to advance their lives in the areas of relationships, book writing and entrepreneurship. Tony has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show and the Tyra Banks show as a guest expert and tours throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean.
A gynecologist is the most important health care professional for a woman’s sexual and reproductive health, and there are no better doctors than those that are relatable. Dr. Drai is known as “America’s OBGYN” and consistently delivers his “Medical T” weekly for patients and online to viewers across the globe. He lives his life based on the three C’s of communication, compassion and commitment while developing bonds with patients that he considers to be the most important piece of the patient-physician relationship. His passion to help women through every stage of their lives (adolescence to menopause) is fueled by his desire to see every woman receive the proper healthcare they deserve. Dr. Drai is also a media personality that has appeared on several platforms including “The Today Show”, Women’s Health Magazine, BET.com, BlackDoctor.org, MadameNoir.com and many others. You can find out more about Dr. Drai, receive updates and advice by visiting his website www.drdrai.com.
Demetria Lucas D’Oyley – IG: @abelleinbk
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Dubbed as “the black Carrie Bradshaw” in a Washington Post profile, Demetria Lucas D’Oyley, is a well- accomplished blogger, author and relationship coach to be remembered. As the founder of Coached by Bell, a boutique life coaching service, Demetria helps coach clients through their dating dilemmas and leads them into healthier relationships. Her award winning blog, A Belle In Brooklyn, provides relationship advice and her perspective of the world. She is the former Relationships Editor and dating columnist for Essence magazine and has written for several publications as a freelance writer gaining many awards and accolades along the way. Her latest book, Don’t Waste Your Pretty: The Go-To-Guide For Making Smarter Decisions In Life & Love is a dating manifesto aimed at encouraging women to make smarter decisions and to live fully. You can catch this talented lady on the hit reality show “Blood Sweat and Heels” weekly on Bravo. Find out more about Demetria and her services at www.abelleinbrooklyn.com.
Abiola Abrams – IG: @abiolatv
Abiola Abrams is a motivator whose mission is to transform the lives of women worldwide. As the award-winning author of The Sacred Bombshell Handbook of Self-Love Abrams has been featured on several platforms from Essence to Match.com, and also gives advice and produces media in the areas of healthy relationships, self-worth and how to live joyously. Abiola is a NLB certified Life Wellness Coach, an accomplished motivational speaker and lifestyle host of several television programs on networks from BET to NBC. Black Enterprise named her self-development blog one of the Top African American Lifestyle blogs and she has also reported on celebrity relationships and issues on a BBC entertainment platform. Get to know more about Abiola Abrams and the amazing work that she does by logging on to her website www.abiolatv.com.
Yanni Brown is a relationship educator, author, speaker and blogger with a love for love and a series of programs designed to help couples navigate through the challenges that accompany love, intimacy and relationships. Her signature offerings, which include “What every bride should know before saying I DO,” have been featured in Essence, Rolling Out and Six Brown Chicks Blog. She is most known for her appearance on OWN’s “Iyanla Fix My life” season one, and is a member of the Boss Network. Get to know more about Yanni on her website www.yannibrown.com.
Carl Stevens & Kenya K Stevens – IG: @jujumama
Known for their beliefs and teachings in the “progressive love”, Carl and Kenya K. Stevens are a mighty force when together but just as powerful when teaching separately. This husband and wife life and relationship coaching team have been formally trained in yoga, meditation, breathing and metaphysical thought for over 10 years. Their teachings have touched clients intimately by helping them formulate harmonious relationships and achieve life desires. Together, the couple has developed Juju Mama LLC, a worldwide love coaching conglomerate and online love academy that has certified over 150 love coaches and tantra practitioners. To learn more about Carl and Kenya Stevens and their Progressive Love movement, visit www.jujumama.com.
Sex therapy is an area of self-help that many African-Americans shy away from, but having someone that looks like you and understands your sexual frustrations is a match made in heaven. Dr. TaMara Griffin is a certified sexologist, sex therapist and author with over 20 years of experience in speaking and writing about sexuality across the country. Dr. Griffin has served as a sexuality consultant to the Centers for Disease Control and has an extensive amount of experience working in faith-based communities giving sexuality education. She has designed curricula to empower women and youth with knowledge and skills to make safer and healthier decisions and is a thought leader and expert for the Association of Black Sexologist and Clinicians. Get to know more about this powerful and influential sex therapist at www.drtamaragriffin.com.
Glamazon Tyomi is a freelance writer, model and sex educator with a deeply rooted passion for spreading the message of sex positivity and encouraging the masses to embrace their sexuality. Her website, www.sexperttyomi.com, reaches internationally as a source for advice and information for the sexually active/curious. Follow her on Twitter at @glamazontyomi and the all-new “Glamazon Tyomi’s Sex Academy” radio show here.
