BRANDON
NOVAK
About
Brandon
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Brandon Novak is a skateboarder from the renowned Powell-Peralta team, an MTV celebrity (Viva La Bam, Bam’s Unholy Union), an alumnus of the Jackass motion picture series, a star of the legendary CKY skateboard video series, and author of his best-selling addiction memoir, "Dreamseller". He has made several appearances on The Howard Stern Show (in which he received recognition for one of Stern’s Top Ten Outrageous Moments. Novak was also a guest host to Bam Margera on Sirius XM’s Radio Bam, and guest host on the TBS series Bam’s Badass Game Show.
THIS IS
HIS STORY
Even though he enjoyed the heights of success as a champion skateboarder, movie & television personality, and as a stuntman, Brandon Novak struggled with alcoholism and addiction since he was a teenager. His heroin addiction eventually left him destitute, friendless, and homeless.
After many attempts to put his substance abuse behind him, Brandon was finally able to break free from the grip of his addiction in 2015. Novak now travels the country for Banyan Treatment Center as an addiction / recovery public speaker and interventionist, in an effort to raise awareness and help addicts find the treatment they need. Brandon’s testimonial is a powerful mission statement for his commitment to the recovery community.
MEET
BRANDON
NOVAK
About
Brandon
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Brandon Novak is a skateboarder from the renowned Powell-Peralta team, an MTV celebrity (Viva La Bam, Bam’s Unholy Union), an alumnus of the Jackass motion picture series, a star of the legendary CKY skateboard video series, and author of his best-selling addiction memoir Dreamseller. He has made several appearances on The Howard Stern Show (in which he received recognition for one of Stern’s Top Ten Outrageous Moments. Novak was also a guest host to Bam Margera on Sirius XM’s Radio Bam, and guest host on the TBS series Bam’s Badass Game Show.
THIS IS
HIS STORY
Even though he enjoyed the heights of success as a champion skateboarder, movie & television personality, and as a stuntman, Brandon Novak struggled with alcoholism and addiction since he was a teenager. His heroin addiction eventually left him destitute, friendless, and homeless. After many attempts to put his substance abuse behind him, Brandon was finally able to break free from the grip of his addiction in 2015.
Novak now travels the country for Banyan Treatment Center as an addiction / recovery public speaker and interventionist, in an effort to raise awareness and help addicts find the treatment they need. Brandon’s testimonial is a powerful mission statement for his commitment to the recovery community.
CAREER
MTV Celebrity, Best-Selling Author, Professional Skateboarder, Recovery Speaker
Brandon Novak began his career as a world-reknown skateboarding prodigy, whose talent was discovered by skate legends Tony Hawk and Bucky Lasek when he was just a teenager. He toured the country on the Powell-Peralta team, landing endorsement deals with Gatorade and starring in commercials with Michael Jordan at the young age of 15. Brandon went on to star in movies and television shows including several of the Jackass movies, Viva la Bam, CKY 1, 2, 3 & 4, Bam's Unholy Union and more. Now, Brandon appears at many events and speaking engagements dedicated to helping others overcome drug and alcohol addiction. Brandon is the author of the bestselling book, Dreamseller: An Addiction Memoir. He is also a frequent guest on TV talk shows, radio, and podcasts where he shares his insights on addiction and recovery, as well as his many entertaining life experiences. Brandon was recently recognized by the DEA's 360 Strategy Program for his work in helping to battle the opioid epidemic in America.
CAREER
MTV Celebrity, Best-Selling Author, Professional Skateboarder, Recovery Speaker
Brandon Novak began his career as a world-reknown skateboarding prodigy, whose talent was discovered by skate legends Tony Hawk and Bucky Lasek when he was just a teenager.
He toured the country on the Powell-Peralta team, landing endorsement deals with Gatorade and starring in commercials with Michael Jordan at the young age of 15.
Brandon went on to star in movies and television shows including several of the Jackass movies, Viva la Bam, CKY 1, 2, 3 & 4, Bam's Unholy Union and more.
Now, Brandon appears at many events and speaking engagements dedicated to helping others overcome drug and alcohol addiction. Brandon is the author of the bestselling book, Dreamseller: An Addiction Memoir.
He is also a frequent guest on TV talk shows, radio, and podcasts where he shares his insights on addiction and recovery, as well as his many entertaining life experiences.
Brandon was recently recognized by the DEA's 360 Strategy Program for his work in helping to battle the opioid epidemic in America.
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Interested in Booking Brandon Novak for an Interview or Speaking Engagement?
Check out his Press Kit.
"Change Your Perception and You Can Change Your World"
READ
HIS STORY
"As a skateboarder, I was
fixated on testing my
boundaries, but this was
my way of fooling myself
into feeling in control.
Soon the addiction and
lifestyle grew to consume
me. I was a dreamseller. I
sold those who loved me
their dream that I was a
recovering addict."
"Change Your Perception and You Can Change Your World"
READ
HIS STORY
"As a skateboarder, I was
fixated on testing my
boundaries, but this was
my way of fooling myself
into feeling in control.
Soon the addiction and
lifestyle grew to consume
me. I was a dreamseller. I
sold those who loved me
their dream that I was a
recovering addict."
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The banyan tree is one of the most beautiful and iconic trees in the South Florida landscape. This tree provides a great metaphor for what our community looks like at Banyan. Without support of other trees, the banyan becomes exposed and week, never reaching its full potential. However, with the help of the trees around it, the banyan can thrive for hundreds of years.
Brandon garners strength from his friends and fellow staff members at Banyan Treatment Center and by helping others receive the drug and alcohol treatment they need to enjoy happy, healthy, drug-free lives.
If you or your loved one is struggling with drug addiction, alcoholism or mental health issues, Brandon and Banyan Treatment Center can help.
BANYAN
TREATMENT
CENTER
The banyan tree is one of the most beautiful and iconic trees in the South Florida landscape. This tree provides a great metaphor for what our community looks like at Banyan. Without support of other trees, the banyan becomes exposed and week, never reaching its full potential. However, with the help of the trees around it, the banyan can thrive for hundreds of years.
Brandon garners strength from his friends and fellow staff members at Banyan Treatment Center and by helping others receive the drug and alcohol treatment they need to enjoy happy, healthy, drug-free lives.
If you or your loved one is struggling with drug addiction, alcoholism or mental health issues, Brandon and Banyan Treatment Center can help.
