Meet Larry Irvin.
At High Risk Advisors, we believe that exceptional leadership begins with the ability to be led. We understand that real growth is earned through challenges, born from failed attempts, rejections, and the resilience that follows. True leaders are lifelong learners who remain curious, adaptable, and open to transformation.
We partner with corporations, educators, teams, and individuals to cultivate strong leadership, build confidence, and inspire bold, strategic thinking through innovative, high-impact advisory solutions. Our mission is to redefine leadership through authenticity proving that no matter your story or starting point, success is attainable, and excellence is within reach.
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Larry Irvin leads High Risk Advisors as a strategic communications and leadership development expert. Larry is also an educational equity advocate by transforming leadership narratives and introducing innovative pathways for new and prospective male educators.
A New Orleans native who created his own path, Larry earned his associate's degree in journalism and media arts from Delgado Community College before advancing to Louisiana State University for his bachelor's in communication studies with a concentration in rhetorical theory and public address.
As Co-Founder and CEO of Brothers Empowered to Teach (BE2T) for 10 years, Larry reframed national conversations around masculinity in education, placing hundreds of Black male teachers nationwide.
The creator and mastermind of “The Cipher Series”, BE2Ts internal personal and professional development curriculum, Larry designed and curated a customized development space for young male educators to explore the intersection between pedagogy, masculinity and education. As the mainstay facilitator, Larry lead monthly internal workshops with his fellows.
His communications and powerful storytelling expertise secured a $2 million MacKenzie Scott investment and earned fellowships including Camelback and WKKF Kellogg Leadership Network, Andover Breadloaf Teacher Network, Kresge Thrive Leaders, and the globally recognized, TED Fellows.
As a fiery and passionate public speaker Larry’s stage presence is undeniable. His TED Talk, “A program to empower educators”, has garnered over 2 million views, launching his work with High Risk Advisors where he combines journalistic storytelling, rhetorical expertise, and educational insight to help organizations implement and communicate powerful change.
Larry is also a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers and LSU football fan.