entrepreneur, business leader, author
Rick Stevens is a seasoned business leader, business author, expert in personal finance and mental health advocate whose career spans decades of entrepreneurial success and executive leadership. From starting his first venture at 13 to leading major corporations, Stevens brings a wealth of experience shaped by personal challenges, including a transformative mental health journey. As the author of Healthy Mind, Healthy Profits and The 21st Century Entrepreneur, he provides unique insights into leadership, mental well-being, and the evolving dynamics of business in the modern age.
About Rick Stevens
Business Author, Entrepreneur, CEO & Finance Guru
Rick Stevens is no ordinary business author or leader. Starting his entrepreneurial journey at just 13, Stevens quickly learned the value of innovation and determination. Over the years, he climbed the corporate ladder, earning a reputation for his strategic vision and ability to transform businesses. He has held executive roles in major corporations, guided startups to success, and amassed decades of hands-on experience in leadership, operations, and strategic planning. Yet, beyond the accolades and achievements, his story is deeply personal—one of resilience, vulnerability, and transformation.
Stevens’ unique perspective stems from his own struggles with mental health, which culminated in a breakdown at the height of his career. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, ADHD, and autism later in life, he found himself re-evaluating not only his approach to leadership but also his definition of success. His latest book, Healthy Mind, Healthy Profits, combines his personal narrative with actionable strategies, offering readers a groundbreaking guide to navigating the intersection of mental health and business leadership. This candid exploration of vulnerability and resilience makes him exceptionally qualified to write on the subject.
Stevens’ expertise isn’t confined to mental health in leadership. His earlier work, The 21st Century Entrepreneur, showcases his deep understanding of business and finance. This guide offers aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs invaluable advice on starting, running, and scaling businesses in a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence. By blending timeless business principles with forward-thinking insights into AI-driven strategies, Stevens solidifies his role as a thought leader in both traditional and emerging business paradigms.
Entrepreneurship
Rick is an advocate for entrepreneurship especially in startups and young entrepreneurs and as well as having a deep-rooted passion for helping young people and empowering anyone with a dream, he also believes in financial education and his personal finance expertise helps countless to turn around their finances and go from skint to savers!
What sets Stevens apart is his ability to translate lived experiences into lessons for others. Whether he’s tackling the challenges of leadership, advocating for mental health, or unveiling the keys to entrepreneurial success, his writing is a testament to his belief that personal growth and professional excellence go hand in hand.
You may see the occasional off-topic book crop up in his growing catalogue – blame the brain!
“Rick Stevens is a rare combination of accomplished business leader and empathetic storyteller. His ability to draw from decades of professional success and deeply personal challenges makes his insights both relatable and transformative. Whether guiding entrepreneurs in The 21st Century Entrepreneur or redefining leadership with Healthy Mind, Healthy Profits, Stevens proves himself as a voice of wisdom and authenticity in the modern business world.”