Justin Wren

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In this raw, inspiring keynote, Justin Wren—once a world-class MMA fighter battling addiction and depression—shares how he discovered that true strength doesn’t come from fighting for yourself, but from fighting for others. From championship belts to the heart of the Congo rainforest, Justin’s remarkable journey takes audiences on a transformational ride from personal triumphs to profound service. His story reveals how one man’s pain became a platform to uplift thousands, and how purpose is often found in the most unlikely of places.

As Justin puts it, “When I stopped fighting for myself and started fighting for others, I felt passion, I felt purpose, and that is what led to my greatest impact.”

Audience Takeaways:

Learn how to transform personal pain into a powerful purpose.
Discover the mindset shift that turns success into significance.
Gain practical tools to build resilience and thrive through adversity.
Be inspired to identify your unique impact and take action to serve something greater than yourself.

This keynote is a call to action—for individuals and organizations alike—to dig deeper, live with intention, and ask the life-defining question: What meaningful impact would you make if you only knew you could?

Biography

Mercilessly bullied as a child, Justin responded by transforming himself into a champion MMA fighter. Yet despite his success, he quietly questioned the significance of his own athletic accomplishments. Each time his hand was raised in victory he thought, “Is this it? Is this as good as it gets?” As he fought his way to the top and battled never-ending injuries that accompany the profession, he slid into pain-killer addiction, battled depression and attempted suicide.

He was a champion on the outside, but broken within. It wasn’t until a chance collection of circumstances led Justin to one of the most remote places on earth, to live in the rainforest among the Pygmy people, some of the most impoverished and marginalized people on the planet, that he found his true purpose – helping others.

From that experience, ‘The Big Pygmy’ returned to the ring with purpose, founding the non-profit Fight For The Forgotten (FFTF) along the way. Since 2013, FFTF has provided more than 52,000 indigenous people with access to clean drinking water, replanted thousands of trees, acquired more than 3,000 acres of land in the name of the tribe and helped 1,800 people out of slavery and into freedom.

FFTF’s current projects include housing, education, healthcare and sustainable livelihoods through community empowerment. Today, Justin shares his remarkable story on stages across the country and around the world teaching others the tools, tactics and techniques to navigate any adversity, find purpose, and achieve meaningful impact in business and in life.

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