Justin Wren
Finding Purpose through Service
9:45 to 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5
Justin Wren Speaking Reel from Justin Wren on Vimeo.
Justin Wren, shares his remarkable personal story from humble beginnings in rural Texas and a childhood shaped by relentless bullying. He eventually rose to mixed martial arts stardom, fighting in front of millions around the world, only to lose it all to drugs and depression. He fought back, first on behalf of other victims of bullying and later, through an almost unbelievable turn of events, on behalf of the Pygmy people of the Congo and Uganda. A three-time malaria survivor, Justin has fought large and small opponents. He has evolved into an astonishing force for good in the world and a remarkable keynote speaker.
Justin Wren, also known as "The Big Pygmy," is a multifaceted humanitarian, author, MMA fighter and mental health advocate. Overcoming personal struggles, he found purpose living with the Mbuti Pygmy people in the Congo Basin Rainforest. This led him to establish and serve as the CEO of the nonprofit Fight for the Forgotten, which combats the global water crisis. Justin is also a bestselling author with a remarkable wrestling career and MMA record. His transformative storytelling and motivational speaking inspire millions worldwide, amplified through appearances on various platforms and his podcast, Overcome with Justin Wren.
--Hayley Finch-Genschorck