Barbara De Angelis

Barbara De Angelis Ph.D. is one of the most influential teachers of our time in the field of personal transformation. Over the past four decades, she has reached tens of millions of people worldwide with her positive messages about love, happiness, and the search for meaning in our lives. As a best-selling author, popular television personality, and sought-after motivational speaker, Barbara has been a pioneer in the field of personal growth, popularizing the idea of self-help in the 1980s and becoming one of the first nationally recognized female motivational teachers on television.

Dr. De Angelis is the author of fourteen best-selling books which have sold over eight million copies and been published throughout the world in twenty languages. Her seminal works, "How to Make Love All the Time," "Secrets About Men Every Woman Should Know," and "Are You The One For Me?" topped the New York Times bestseller list. Additionally, her book "Real Moments" also became an overnight success. She produced and starred in the award-winning TV infomercial "Making Love Work," which was seen by hundreds of millions in the United States, becoming the most successful relationship program of its kind. Barbara appeared weekly for two years on CNN as their Newsnight Relationship Expert and has been a frequent guest on shows such as Oprah, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and The View.

Barbara's dynamic, entertaining, and uplifting presentation style has earned her a reputation as one of the most powerful and charismatic speakers of our time. She has delivered hundreds of keynotes and seminars to organizations including AT&T, Proctor & Gamble, Crystal Cruise Lines, and the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). Barbara was the founder and Executive Director of the Los Angeles Personal Growth Center for twelve years and is currently the president of Shakti Communications, Inc., dedicated to bringing transformational education to the world through various media. Her latest book, "How Did I Get Here? Finding Your Way To Hope and Happiness When Life and Love Take Unexpected Turns," was an instant bestseller on Amazon.com and nominated for a “Books For A Better Life Award”. Barbara resides in Santa Barbara, California, continuing to inspire with her transformative insights and teachings.