Tony A. Gaskins Jr.

Tony A. Gaskins Jr. is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and life and relationship coach whose work centers on helping people grow with intention. Through books, conversations, educational platforms, and businesses, he helps people connect what they have experienced with what they can become.

Known for his direct, practical approach to relationships and personal development, Tony encourages people to strengthen their character, recognize their value, and take responsibility for the life they are building. His public work has included appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Tyra Banks Show, and The 700 Club.

His books, including Make It Work and A Woman’s Influence, extend that message beyond the stage and the coaching room. They give readers opportunities to examine their choices, build healthier relationships, and approach their lives with greater clarity.

Tony’s work also reaches athletes and teams. His mentoring has supported professional athletes and collegiate programs, bringing conversations about identity, relationships, responsibility, and life beyond competition into environments where performance often receives the most attention.

As an entrepreneur, Tony builds platforms that turn his mission into practical opportunities for others. MyMentor creates pathways to coaching and mentorship. Tony Gaskins Academy supports learning and personal development. His broader portfolio extends into intentional relationships, insurance, financial tools, personal assistance, coaching technology, wellness, and community.

The Purpose Arc expresses a central thread running through his work: pain, overcoming, lessons, and service can become a pathway to purpose. Purpose Pushers brings that commitment into community, where encouragement and accountability help people keep moving forward.

His nonprofit work through the Tony Gaskins Family Foundation extends that vision to young people, supporting their preparation for adulthood through mentorship, life skills, and opportunities to grow.

Across these efforts, the connection is clear. Tony’s work helps people strengthen who they are, improve how they relate to others, and use what they have learned to serve. His businesses are extensions of that mission, each creating a different doorway into growth.

A husband, father, and man of Christian faith, Tony brings his commitment to family, stewardship, and service into the work he shares with the world. Whether writing a book, mentoring an athlete, speaking to an audience, or building a platform, his purpose remains consistent: help people move forward and build lives of meaning.