Brandon Farbstein
Brandon Farbstein
Brandon Farbstein is a Gen Z powerhouse, activist, and speaker whose message of inclusion and empowerment has positioned him one of his generation’s most influential voices. With a global reach, Brandon inspires individuals and organizations to embrace self-acceptance, challenge stereotypes, and drive meaningful change. His collaborations with iconic companies like Meta, LVMH, and Marriott, combined with his advocacy for the disability community, have solidified his role as a leading force for progress.
Born with an extremely rare form of dwarfism, Brandon transformed his personal struggles with bullying and isolation into a catalyst for change. By 18, he championed two groundbreaking laws in Virginia, one addressing bullying prevention and the other mandating empathy and emotional intelligence education in K-12 schools. His ability to connect deeply with audiences has made him a sought-after speaker on prestigious stages, including the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), where he has inspired thousands of global leaders.
Brandon’s impact spans industries and audiences. Whether speaking to students, advising Fortune 100 companies, or empowering readers through his books Ten Feet Tall and A Kids Book About Self-Love, he equips people with tools to overcome limitations and live amplified lives. His dynamic presence and storytelling have made him a fixture at global conferences, leadership summits, and corporate events, leaving audiences inspired to drive change in their communities.
As a Founding Partner of Daniel Lubetzky’s Builders Movement and a board member for multiple organizations, Brandon is at the forefront of fostering belonging and social impact. Representing the disability community, the world’s largest minority group at 15% of the global population, he amplifies marginalized voices on the world stage. His work has earned him recognition as a LinkedIn Top Voice for disability advocacy and the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Hero Against Hate award for combating discrimination and promoting empathy.
Brandon is more than a speaker...he’s a movement. Through his mission to Elevate Empathy®, he continues to inspire action and ignite global change, proving that resilience, authenticity, and determination can transform lives and reshape the world.
Most Requested Programs
Elevating Empathy
Empathy is the key to authentic human connection and to unlocking our inner greatness. In order for us to express empathy towards others, we must first have that same empathy for ourselves. When we widen the lens through which we see ourselves and others, we show up as more effective leaders in all we do.
Audience Takeaways Include:
-Strengthen your leadership toolkit to show up with greater empathy, compassion, and understanding
-Become a change maker by applying universal tools to help you lead a purpose-driven life
-Improve and foster a greater sense of happiness for oneself and others
Ten Feet Tall: Becoming Your Greatest Hero
Get ready to transform your outlook and watch the world around you shift one person at a time. The Ten Feet Tall mindset gives everyone the tools to amplify your gifts to drive meaningful change and create a life overflowing with potential.
In this empowering keynote, Brandon shows you how to:
-Develop a Ten Feet Tall mindset by shattering limiting beliefs
-Increase resiliency during everyday life stressors by understanding and prioritizing the bigger picture
-Step into the fullest version of yourself
Widening The Lens on Belonging
Brandon's multifaceted approach to DEIB, as a Gen Z thought leader in addition to being someone who lives with a disability, provides a one-of-a-kind perspective. His presentation on diversity & inclusion encourages participants to shift the way they see themselves and others.
In this unforgettable talk, Brandon shares how to foster an amplified DEI culture by:
-Understanding the power of the world’s largest underrepresented community, comprising 15% of the global population
-Learning how to Elevate Empathy® to make everyone feel seen and heard — whether they are clients, coworkers, customers, students, or anyone in between
-Celebrating and leveraging our differences to enhance community, collaboration, and connection for all stakeholders
Testimonials
"I recently had the opportunity to work with Brandon and his team; Brandon was the featured speaker during one of our company’s first ‘live’ webinars. His ability to share his story, demonstrate vulnerability, and connect with thousands of students and families — even in a virtual setting — was/is truly awe-inspiring." -Stride Inc
“As the Executive Director of the NTA, I have had the honor to interact with keynote speakers for over 28 years and I can honestly say that I have never witnessed an outpouring of positivity and love as I saw both during and after Brandon’s keynote. Even now, I am still receiving comments about how much he touched the hearts and minds of our members. Brandon is a rare gift to the world and the NTA is so blessed that we were able to spend just a brief moment in time with this bright shining light." -National Tutoring Association
“Brandon was the keynote speaker at our annual staff conference kick-off. Brandon’s powerful talk about his life’s experiences gave our staff a positive message on empowerment, leadership and growth. He was a true inspiration!” -March of Dimes
"I had Brandon speak at #Digital4Good Day Summit at Facebook HQ and he was fantastic! He has a heart of gold and connects to his audience no matter the age, shape, size, beliefs…empathy is real and Brandon makes you feel it. People walk away feeling inspired and empowered to elevate empathy!" -Facebook