Anthony Sparks

Anthony D. Sparks is the owner & operator of Anthony D. Sparks, LLC, where he is an author, speaker, and certified coach, helping to empower others in personal and professional development, relationships, lifestyle, and branding. He has written and published three books: “#BETTER: 7 Keys to Living a Life of Progression, Not Perfection” (2014), “RelationTIPS” (2015), and his latest release, “Confessions of a Dreamer” (2017). Anthony’s books have sold throughout the United States and around the world, ranking in the Top 1% of all books sold on Amazon.com, and also reaching the “Top 40” chart of Amazon’s Personal Growth category!

From 2010 to 2016, Anthony served as the Executive Director of the YMCA Youth Development Center in Birmingham, AL. During his tenure, Anthony was the youngest executive director in the Birmingham YMCA, and is also the longest-serving director in the history of the Youth Center. As Director, Anthony led his team as they made tremendous impact by: Creating a “Life Lab” program for teenagers, balancing the Youth Center’s budget, increasing program enrollment, growing partnerships, and positively impacting over 7,000 students in six years!

Anthony is a graduate of Ramsay High School in Birmingham, Alabama, and a graduate of the University of North Alabama, where he received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. As a result of his many accomplishments while at UNA, Anthony was chosen as one of the university’s “Promising Alumni” and was elected into the University of North Alabama Hall of Fame.

Anthony has been a speaker, presenter, and facilitator at hundreds of events around the nation, and he believes that his purpose is to help others live a life of purpose on purpose. He’s the son of Andra & Karen Sparks, and is a proud member of the “A-Team” with his wife Ashley, and sons Aidan & Ashton. He believes that everything in his life is only because of God’s favor!

To find out more about Anthony or his services, check out his webpage at http://www.anthonydsparks.com.