Mrs. Sharon J. Lawrence is a highly regarded speaker and coach working extensively in the areas of wellness, mental health, life improvement, career planning, and professional development. She is on a mission to help professionals, entrepreneurs and corporations establish focus, productivity and greater success. She is a licensed Therapist for Therapists and Professionals, Certified Life Coach, Certified Anger Management Specialist, Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator and Certified Financial Social Worker who is also trained in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. With 20 years of experience working with community agencies/community service boards, various Department of Human Services, medical systems, higher education, and mental health, she has helped with staff retention, work/life balance, time management, conflict resolution, team building and healthy relationships.

Mrs. Lawrence is the CEO of SJL Professional Services, Inc. a coaching and consulting service based out of Tampa, Florida. She is also the Founder and Owner of Selah Wellness & Therapeutic Services, LLC, a virtual mental health practice in the states of Maryland and Florida. She is the former co-host of It’s All Business Entrepreneurship Show where she was and continues to be affectionately known as the SelfCarePreneur providing information on mental health, self-care, and trends related to the emotional well-being aspect for business owners. She is best known for her signature corporate wellness series and coaching program, Balance Boldly! I Matter.

Mrs. Lawrence is a 6x author and has been a subject matter expert on Good Morning Washington, Let’s Talk Live, BMore Lifestyle, and a number of conferences to include Boris L. Henson Foundation Can We Talk? Mental Health Conference. Mrs. Lawrence has also been featured in media publications and podcasts such as but not limited to Yahoo! Lifestyle, Bustle, The Root, Madamnoire, GoodTherapy, Arlington Now (ArlNow), and the I Am CEO Podcast. In addition, Mrs. Lawrence is an Adjunct Professor for Bowie State University (Department of Behavioral Sciences and Human Services) and Prince George’s Community College (Department of Human Services) where she is helping to prepare the next generation of helping professionals.  

In her spare time, Mrs. Lawrence is a volunteer mentor for Envision Lead Grow mentor program for girl entrepreneurs. She resides in Tampa, Florida with her family.