I’m Ricky. I’m a spoken word artist from Clacton-on-sea and I firmly believe in young boys being able to speak about emotions. Poetry transformed the way I expressed myself since writing songs in high school.

I am also a bar manager and a trained chef. I grew up in a big family and have always had a passion for cooking. I’m hoping to inspire the boys to find their passion but also to learn essential life skills.

I went to Colbayns High School, now known as Clacton Coastal Academy, and it really means a lot to me to be involved in Lads Need Dads where I grew up.