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- Brandon Farbstein inspires millions of people across the globe with his universal message of living life on your own terms and innovating your own solution.
Biography
Brandon Farbstein’s background
Brandon Farbstein is a 24 year old speaker, Gen Z activist, and author. He inspires millions of people across the globe with his universal message of living life on your own terms and building the framework for self-acceptance.
Born with an extremely rare form of dwarfism (metatropic dysplasia), Brandon has turned his life experience of suffering, isolation, and victimhood into empowerment, impact and influence. After a severe battle with cyberbullying in high school, he decided to share his story to both offer hope and to enact change. Brandon was the driving force behind two new pieces of legislation that were signed into law in Virginia by the time he turned 18. The first addressing bullying prevention and the other requiring empathy and emotional intelligence to be taught in all K-12 classrooms across the state.
Brandon Farbstein motivational speaker, author, and influencer
Whether sharing his message with thousands of students at a time, empowering readers with his books Ten Feet Tall & A Kids Book About Self-Love, or working with Fortune 100 companies like Meta, HP, and Marriott, Brandon consistently delivers tools to audiences of all ages to shatter limiting beliefs, elevate their mindset, and create an amplified life.
He frequently advises foundations, boards, and large scale organizations on their belonging + social impact efforts, especially towards the disability community – the largest minority group in the world comprising 15% of the global population. Brandon currently serves on multiple boards in addition to being a Founding Member of Daniel Lubetzky’s Starts With Us movement.
Brandon continues to break barriers and pave the way for people who often feel invisible. In 2020, Brandon made his runway debut at NY Fashion Week wearing Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive and has become a sought-after voice for inclusion. With his mission to Elevate Empathy®, Brandon was named Instagram’s #19under19 as one of the most influential young people in the world. Most recently, LinkedIn recognized Brandon as a Top Voice for global disability advocacy.
Brandon has partnered on campaigns with UNICEF and the United Nations to help end violence in schools worldwide, Hewlett Packard to empower authentic connection, and K-SWISS to promote positivity & optimism in overcoming adversity, among others.
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The Power Of One: How to amplify your gifts and become a catalyst for change
Get ready to transform your outlook and watch the world around you shift one person at a time. Not only do we have the ability to induce change but, it’s our obligation to take immediate action. The Power of One gives everyone the tools to expand their gifts to create a life overflowing with potential.
In this presentation, Brandon will show you how to:
- Improve and foster a greater sense of happiness for oneself and others
- Increase resiliency during everyday life stressors by understanding and prioritizing the bigger picture
- Become a change maker by applying universal tools to help you lead a purpose-driven life
Becoming Your Greatest Hero: What it takes start using what you've been given to live your best life
It’s time to take your life by the reigns and clearly define what matters most. By applying Brandon’s innovative ‘Hero Technique’, you will be able to have the tools to finally achieve your bucket list. Tap into the confidence that is waiting for you to unleash so you can clearly define your purpose, overcome obstacles and capitalize on your assets.
In this presentation, Brandon shows you how to:
- Realization that we all have so many gifts
- Define your purpose
- Overcoming any obstacle and using it as a catalyst
- The importance of your A Team -How to share your story with authenticity
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Books

Ten Feet Tall: Step Into Your Truth and Change Your Freaking World
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