For the last 30 years, Y.R. Spence has worked as a certified life and relationship consultant, helping individuals and businesses with financial, personal, and relationship growth. As a life coach, he has assisted hundreds of individuals restore broken relationships, as well as become a better version of themselves. Spence is the author of My Brother's Shot: The Boy to Man Handbook for Navigating the Teen Years. In addition to working as a life coach, Spence is the founder and president of Malian Investment Group LLC, which has holdings in tech start-ups and franchises. Spence's background in cognitive behavioral therapy and rational emotive therapy has enabled him to become a sought-after coach in the Houston area. Spence's expertise in helping Multimillion-dollar business owners increase their profit year after year, only adds to an already expansive resume. He has been married to his wife Patricia for the last 27 years. Together they have two children, Malkia and Sebastian, and a dog, Winnie. Spence is a true foodie. When he is not working with his clients, he enjoys boiled crawfish when in season and barbeque all the time. Both Spence and his wife are still on the quest for the ultimate crab cakes.