Tanishia A. Johnson is a newly ordained Reverend, Spiritual Life Coach, and Transformational Speaker who believes that to fully live our divine purpose, we must first know who we are—and that begins with knowing the God within. Her life and work are rooted in the belief that healing, self-love, and alignment with Spirit are essential to walking in purpose.

Tanishia’s spiritual journey deepened when she graduated from the Inner Visions Institute for Spiritual Development in 2020–2021 as a Certified Spiritual Life Coach. Over the next three years, she courageously answered the call to ministry, walking a sacred path of study, transformation, and surrender.

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On May 3, 2025, she was ordained as a Minister and formally bestowed the title of Reverend at the Inner Visions Institute for Spiritual Development–Inner Visions Spiritual Sanctuary, under the sacred tutelage of her Spiritual Teacher, the globally celebrated spiritual luminary, award-winning author, and Emmy-winning television host, Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant—Founder, Visionary, and Master Teacher of the Institute, whose transformative work has impacted millions across the world.

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A teen mother at 16, Tanishia’s life is a testimony of resilience, grace, and divine calling. Despite being discouraged by a high school counselor who suggested trade school as her only path, she graduated with honors and became the first in her family to earn a college degree. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counseling from The College at Brockport.

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Tanishia is deeply committed to the sacred restoration of families and communities. She has been accepted into the Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy program at Eastern University, where she will begin her doctoral studies in Fall 2025. Her work will focus on the intersectionality of faith, spirituality, and the Black family—honoring ancestral wisdom, restoring generational narratives, and empowering families to heal, thrive, and live in divine alignment.

 

She is also currently completing doctoral coursework at the University of Sedona with a concentration in Ancestral Healing and Pastoral Care and Counseling, expanding her spiritual tools to support those navigating grief, family transitions, and intergenerational trauma with compassion, reverence, and holistic care.

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Tanishia has served as a School Counselor for over 17 years in urban districts, centering the needs of PK–12 students and families, including expectant and parenting youth. She also served for a decade as Adjunct Associate Professor supporting first-year college students and is a contributing author to The Journey of a Teenage Mother, where she shares her powerful story of triumph and purpose.

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In 2013, she founded Beyond This Moment Life Coaching and Business Consulting LLC to support individuals and organizations in clarifying vision and walking in divine alignment. As a Reverend and Spiritual Life Coach, she blends her spiritual gift of healing with practical wisdom to support deep transformation, particularly for Black women and communities seeking generational healing.

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Her commitment to service is reflected in her training in African-Centered Rites of Passage and membership in The Black Women’s Leadership Forum. She is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and a founding charter member of the Delta Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter. Her work has been honored through numerous awards, including being featured in the Democrat and Chronicle as a “Woman to Watch” and in BreakThru Magazine as one of ten women making history in Rochester, NY.

 

Now based in Chandler, Arizona, Tanishia continues to build her living vision while serving across the country. Her faith is the foundation of all she does, and her greatest joy is being wife to her beloved, Cory for 24 years and mother to their five purpose-driven children.