I was trying to find out some info about this book and coincidentally I saw another connection to SO.
The author has a website and a short paragraph near the end of the page mentions her receiving an award that Iyanla Vanzant also won the following year.
Here's the blurb:
"Eli received her Master of Spiritual Psychology degree from The University of Santa Monica. She graduated with the Honor of Student of the Year. The following year, best selling author, Iyanla Vanzant, was awarded the same honor."
It's from this page link:
http://www.elidavidson.com/about.php
Sounds like this lady is part shrink, actress, coach and designer...
Jack of all trades!