Yolanda Wilson Smith is a Chicago native, inspirational speaker, and accomplished author passionate about empowering others to embrace gratitude and intentional living. Now residing in Fort Worth, TX, she is the proud wife of Pastor C. R. Smith of Thy Word MB Church, a loving bonus mom to three adult children, and a joyful grandmother.

Yolanda’s author journey was inspired by the song "Pour into Me" by Atmosphere of Heaven, sparking her mission to help women live with gratitude, authenticity, purpose, and balance. She has written six transformative books, including her best-selling title, A 21-Day Gratitude Journal for Busy Women, designed to help women reconnect, reimagine, and redefine their lives.

Her work and story have been featured in Shoutout DFW, VoyageDallas, and on the Hello Mansfield Media TV Show. Yolanda also gives back through teaching self-publishing classes for the 55+ Senior Program at Tarrant County College – Southeast Campus.

When she’s not writing or speaking, Yolanda enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, relaxing at the spa, playing board games, and exploring her creative passions.