Rico Sharp is an internationally respected voice in leadership, education, emotional wellness, and school safety. With nearly 35 years of transformational experience, he has become a strategic thought leader, healing force, and national changemaker whose message continues to impact audiences worldwide.

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Whether speaking to federal agencies, universities, correctional institutions, Fortune 500 companies, or public schools, Rico Sharp delivers one message with unwavering conviction: "You were born to bring out the best in you—and in others."

Rico's life is a story of redemption, resilience, and rebirth. Once caught in the cycles of addiction, incarceration, and homelessness, he made a powerful turnaround behind prison walls in 1993. Today, that transformation fuels his purpose to help others overcome their own limitations and discover their greatness.

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He is now a leadership coach to executives, mentor to professional NBA and NFL athletes, and guide to students, teachers, and leaders across the nation. As a licensed mental health wellness counselor and interpersonal intelligence coach, Rico is deeply committed to emotional healing and the transformation of inner lives.

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As the founder of The Best You Leadership Academy, Student Lives Matter, and Teachers Lives Matter, Rico has created platforms that continue his mission of empowerment. He also serves as Senior Pastor of The Worship Center in Orlando, Florida, and is the founder of The Sharp Collection, a luxury designer brand merging faith, fashion, and excellence.