Talks - Keynotes - workshops

Everybody struggles with something. But some of those struggles are life-long, and for some, those struggles aren’t always obvious. For me, that invisible struggle has come in the form of Learning Disabilities. Traditional structures like work and school have always been hard, and in my younger years, I often longed to be able to have someone else’s brain. But over the last 3 decades, I eventually came to terms with my condition, learned to value it, respect it, embrace it, and step into it. It turned out…that so much of what I felt so insecure about was also the thing that made up the best parts of myself. It turned out that my greatest struggle was also my greatest asset. During this talk, discover 3 keys on what 30+ years of living with an invisible disability has taught me, and how one’s greatest struggle can also be one’s greatest asset. 

Outcomes: Increased confidence & self-awareness, increased productivity, improved mental & emotional health, improved community

"Today I got to witness Ben speak, AND he also sang! It was incredible to see how he incorporated all of his motivational speaking, with all of his songs and the lyrics. You should really watch him." - Allison (Student/Advisor) 

“I got to watch Ben Bailie (Emokid) do a fantastic performance at the conference. Really fantastic use of music as well as touching and connective stories that I think everybody should be able to hear because talking about your feelings is super important. And it’s not only about mental health, it’s just about societal health, and Ben Bailie brings that.” 

- Tyler (Magician/Comedian)

"Wow! So, Ben came and spoke to our last mastermind event, and man, was it fantastic! He is a very talented and brave person, who comes and shares his very unique and powerful story of overcoming adversity, of figuring out how to live within himself, and overcoming the struggles that he has faced in his life. It is so amazing to listen to him speak, and then, to hear him sing as well. He brings that amazing, unique element into his keynotes. I was inspired. I was encouraged. Your audience will be motivated. Your audience will love you for having Ben on your stage, and, he will speak directly to them, where they are at. I think you need to hear what he has to say. So, please invite him to your next event. You will not regret it!” - Caleb A.