About ME

Richard Todd Devens is a classically trained pianist, instructor, multi-award-winning author, and motivational speaker. His journey is not one of privilege—it is one of triumph over adversity. Institutionalized as a child, subjected to emotional and physical abuse, and battling severe depression, Richard knows what it means to face darkness and emerge stronger.

As a writer, his works—including Rational Polemics and Dialogues with the Wise Woman—have received national recognition, winning awards in philosophy and literature. As a pianist, he has performed at countless events and trained students across all ages. 

As a speaker, he shares his unfiltered message: that true empowerment comes not from slogans but from self-responsibility, resilience, and clear strategies for growth.