Yolanda Ford

Yolanda Ford is a faith-driven leader, inspirational speaker, and humanitarian born and raised in Louisiana. She is the Founder of Miracles R Real Outreach, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization birthed from a Holy Spirit-inspired vision to bring hope, healing, and empowerment to individuals facing life’s toughest battles. Through a mission to Love, Empower, Liberate, Yolanda leads with compassion, helping others discover their worth and purpose.

She also founded Crooked Crowns and Tilted Tiaras, a dynamic motivational platform that uplifts “imperfect people, perfectly blessed,” promoting faith, self-acceptance, and the transformative power of God’s love.

Yolanda is a three-time #1 Amazon Bestselling Author, Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient (2023), and a 2025 Marquis Who’s Who Honored Listee. Her life is a living testimony of faith in action, inspiring others to see themselves through God’s eyes—worthy, lovable, and deeply loved.

She is married to Manuel Ford Jr., and they share a beautiful family that includes their two children, Christopher and Erinescia, daughter-in-law Alana, and grandchildren Christopher Jr. and Aubrie.