Speaking & thought leadership

Conversations that move us.

I travel the world sharing my story, exploring how we find inspiration—and use it to inspire others.

Learning to Lead / Toronto, 2023

What I speak about

Peace. Equality. Human dignity. The power of visibility.

I speak about the ideas that shape how we live, lead, and relate to one another—and what it takes to turn those ideas into action. My work spans peacebuilding, human rights, LGBTQ+ visibility, inclusion, leadership, and the courage to live authentically.

Drawing on experiences alongside Nobel Peace Laureates, international nonprofit leadership, and a career in fashion, media, and creative entrepreneurship, I bring a perspective that connects global challenges with the choices we make in our everyday lives. I speak to audiences of all ages, encouraging people to question assumptions, embrace different perspectives, and recognize their own capacity to create change.

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On the International Stage

From international forums and global conferences to conversations about peace, equality, and social change, I have spoken and contributed to events around the world.

Selected engagements include:

Humanity 2.0 Summit, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
UNESCO Global Forum Against Racism & Discrimination, Barcelona, Spain
Rotary International Assembly, San Diego, California, USA
Laureates & Leaders for Children Summit: Children on the Move, the Dead Sea, Jordan
UNESCO NGO Forum: Youth & Their Social Impact, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Impact Week: Design Thinking for Social Innovation, Athens, Greece
Rotary & the United Nations: 75 Years of Action, New York, NY, USA
Beyond Borders International Festival, Innerleithen, Scotland
Rotary Action Summit, Palanga, Lithuania
World Merit Youth Council Summit, Marrakech, Morocco
Better Man Conference, New York, NY, USA
Garbis Der-Yeghian Peace Conference, Yorba Linda, CA, USA

Explore the event archive

brian speaking at the 2025 south asian international peace conference in bangalore, india.

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Clients & collaborations

MY WORK