Imani Shamfa Nzinga Evans

Imani Evans is the Founder and CEO of Empowered Squared, Inc., a personal transformation company that has been changing lives since 2018. With nearly three decades of unwavering commitment to individual and community empowerment, Imani has become a trusted voice and a catalyst for profound personal growth.

As a dynamic speaker, performance artist, and healer, Imani seamlessly blends creativity and psychology to guide others toward healing and self-mastery. She has helped countless individuals recover from trauma, reclaim their power, and transform pain into purpose. Holding a BA in Psychology, an MA in Counseling Psychology, and she is a recognized expert in trauma recovery, a certified Mindfulness Coach, and a Master Life Coach.

Imani is also the author of several transformative books, including:

After the Goodbye: A Guide for Healing Through Grief & Loss

Take Back Your Body, Take Back Your Life

Unveiling the I AM: Discovering the Path to the Authentic Self

Today is the Miracle: A 30-Day Guide for Overcoming Challenges & Creating Miracles

The Breakthrough Experience (Scheduled for release in January 2025)

Known as #TheChangeMaker and #BarrierBreaker, Imani is affectionately called the Activation Queen for her ability to inspire radical transformation.

Before founding Empowered Squared, Imani dedicated 16 years as the Executive Director and Founder of Women Healing Women, a nonprofit organization devoted to eradicating violence against women and girls. With over 26 years of nonprofit leadership and social justice advocacy, she has worked with organizations across Georgia, California, New Jersey, and New York to drive meaningful change.

Her exceptional work has earned her numerous awards and features, including Special Congressional Recognition for her breast and cervical cancer awareness initiatives. Today, Imani continues to empower others through 1:1 coaching, signature programming, virtual trainings, and live events across the country.

Imani Evans is here to transform lives—one breakthrough at a time.