Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. La Tonya Powers. Them and their team share their story with us below:
By way of a life filled with compromising challenges, tragic tragedies, and hurtful heartbreak, Dr. LaTonya Powers has divinely developed into her predestined destiny. One of her greatest teachers was the innate ability to journey through the life that was set before her. Even though Dr. Powers secretly struggled with imbalances of human emotions, such as anxiety and depression, her purpose was revealed, and triumphant victories ensued.
It was known early in life that there was a God given gift which was preplanned and planted in the belly of Dr. Powers. At the appointed time, and in an appointed placed known as Mobile, Alabama, there was a toddler who could not and would not be soothed or moved unless she heard the nurturing voice of her mother reading scripture. Her mother candidly recalls how Dr. Powers would instantly calm down and listen as if she understood. The parents of Powers knew something was vastly different about her. There breathed purpose that could not clearly communicate but could seemingly comprehend the complexities of the sacred text.
Oftentimes, purpose is validated through pain. Growing up was particularly challenging. Most children who are raped at an early age suffer from depression, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, anger, confusion, etc. Gifted and called, the powerhouse in training was not unable to escape this harsh reality. For a season, she went wrong! She made wrong decisions, chose wrong relationships, and walked through wrong doors as a result of unhealed pain.
Dr. Powers attempted to self-heal through marriage. Eventually, a mental breakdown occurred and forced a psychiatric vacation of sorts. The prophet, then patient, could hear the doctor asking questions, but the televised preacher is what her spirit was comprehending. “God will not leave you like this”, proclaimed the virtual messenger! At the age of 23, Dr. Powers realized the conundrums of heartache and hurt, pain and purpose, monstrosity and majestic. Even though her innocence had been taken, her marriage abusive, and she lay silently in a psych ward, she had given birth in the natural and in the spirit. Not only did Dr. Powers birth her first son in the natural during this process, but she also birthed the purpose to fight, heal and help in the spirit.
Healing, the grandiloquent battle of her life, was fought with a particular measure of heavenly grace through prayer, relationship, and the mantra of “it might be long, but it won’t be hard”. The definition of hard can be a healing balm to one person and a haphazard, downward spiral to another. The healing balm enabled Dr. Powers to stand steadfast in her purpose while living in low-income housing, while receiving government assistance, while learning to love her son and simultaneously be disgusted with herself in secret, and while battling being confused and called.
Being emotionally drained cannot stop the will of one who is determined to heal. The inability to see the next step cannot stop the resolve of one who operates in faith. Feelings of failure will eventually provide motivation for one whose fingers are trained to war and hands are taught to fight. Finally, Dr. Powers embraced her joy and her journey. She accepted her purpose along with the pain because her past could never be stronger than what she was to become.
Dr. LaTonya Powers is a mother, pastor, author, entrepreneur, actor, business owner, and community leader who has appeared on countless radio broadcasts and major network channels, traveled the world unapologetically sharing The Gospel, celebrity coach and life strategist.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
In maturity, I no longer view them as obstacles. They were opportunities in disguise! However, there were many along the way! I had to realize my identity as a woman, especially since the essence of who I would become has been under attack since childhood. No child should have to heal from sexual abuse. How do you rectify your womanhood when your womb is attacked by someone who is supposed to love you with a pure heart? No smooth road there. Being a woman in business and ministry is still a great fight for only the mightiest women warriors! We do not have the same opportunities as men, even if we, as women, are more qualified. No smooth road there. What happens when you don’t live up to the expectations of the people you lead? How could I pastor through a few failed marriages? No smooth road there! Fear is always lurking when you have yet to realize who you really are. Not my titles. Not my responsibilities. Not my voice. In order to tap into the inner beast of me, I had to go through the process of elimination. I had to eliminate who I was never meant to be while invalidating voices that told me who I should be. Instead, I had to become. No smooth road there. That took building a personal relationship with God in which I listen more than I ask and talk. And a good therapist! Everything worked out for my good. My opportunities have allowed me intersectionality across all walks of life, and I am the owner of a successful NLP, lifestyle, and strategy company.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
What is Strategy Coaching?
To become what you know you can be, you must learn how to strategize in every area of your life. Learning strategies go beyond your normal coaching session. I have designed a plan of action dedicated to the need of each client. Sessions are designed to grow and develop you. If the work is done, you will know after each session where you are in your journey. We teach you how to train yourself and to edit your life where needed.
Is This Right For Me?
With the word coaching being thrown around so frequently, it’s hard to know whom to trust with your issues. We are not just coaches, we are Life Strategists. My company is designed to develop strategies tailored made for each client. No matter what your dilemma is, there is a strategic plan of action for it.
How Long Will I Need The Sessions?
Each client is different which is why we have developed several packages that will best fit your needs. You are free to receive sessions as often as you need to. You can purchase one of our packaged plans and use them when you feel you need it. No matter when you schedule a session, it’s designed just for you.
Is there any advice you’d like to share with our readers who might just be starting out?
Everything in your life impacts you one way or another. What alters you, changes you. Unleashing your inner beast is not a creative move. It is a developmental move! This is your mind’s natural way of preservation. Evolutional growth is key to the expansion and the maturing of your inner beast. It is time to take charge! Mental health is all about how you feel. Don’t disregard what’s loud and strong in you. It’s time to become all that you will be, unleash your BEAST!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.tfunow.com
- Instagram: @drlatonyapowers
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlatonyapowers
- Other: 1-855-2POWERS
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