Yolanda King Johnson
Founder & CEO, YKJ EmpowerU Nation Inc.

Yolanda King Johnson is a visionary entrepreneur, empowerment speaker, certified trauma-focused life coach, transformational leader, and author with over 20 years of experience in diverse fields, including becoming a Master Cosmetologist and Instructor, business development, event production, fashion design, and coaching. She has built an inspiring platform that empowers individuals, particularly those in underserved communities, to rise above adversity and achieve their full potential.

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Yolanda’s life journey is a powerful testament to resilience. She has survived homelessness, domestic violence, being violated at a young age through her teenage years, loss of 11 babies, incarceration, a near-death experience, and profound personal loss. She has turned her pain into fuel and purpose, transforming her life and the lives of others.

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During her time of incarceration, Yolanda received a vision from God of a building, and while there, a woman prophesied to her, saying, “Build it, they will come.” Though she didn’t fully understand it at the time, this vision became her driving force, empowering people through her own experiences—a mission she has been faithfully living out ever since.

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Her accomplishments range from walking the high-fashion runways of New York and London to establishing successful businesses for herself and others. Yolanda has helped individuals tap into their purpose, gifts, and talents, founding salons, event centers, a restaurant, a recording studio, and a flourishing fashion and hairline, which she launched in 2006. Her remarkable ability to turn vision into reality is a testament to her expertise and passion.

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As the Founder and CEO of YKJ EmpowerU Nation Inc., Yolanda is deeply committed to fostering a supportive community for entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders across the globe. YKJ EmpowerU Nation aims to break the cycles of poverty, violence, and disenfranchisement in underserved communities by offering resources, support, unity, mentorship, and opportunities for sustainable economic success.

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Through impactful initiatives such as the EmpowerU Business Builder Program, EmpowerU Merchandise & Branding, EmpowerHer Academy, EmpowerU All S.T.A.R.S. Outreach Program, EmpowerU360 Leadership Course, EmpowerU Masterclasses, and The Ladies of Excellence Empowerment & Retreat Group, Yolanda equips individuals with the skills, resources, and support they need to succeed in both their personal and professional lives. As she continues to build the YKJ EmpowerU Nation, the partnerships she creates will offer even more opportunities for growth and empowerment.

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In addition to her work in business development and empowerment, Yolanda is the author of Broken: A Guide for Hard Times and the upcoming Risen from Brokenness: An EmpowerU Transformative Workbook, set to be published in January 2025. She is also working on her reality show, SafeMade of ATL.

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Her work continues to inspire countless youth, entrepreneurs, artists, and creatives, helping them transform their visions into reality, one step at a time. Through her leadership at YKJ EmpowerU Nation, Yolanda King Johnson is not just building businesses—she is creating a global network of empowered individuals, united by their commitment to collaboration, authentic support, mentorship, and lasting success.