UPCOMING
EVENTS
Brandon Novak appears at national and international speaking engagements year-round, sharing his recovery story and how he turned his life around.
Interested in having Brandon speak at your event?
Book Launch and Artshow April 24th, 2021 | Long Beach, CA
Book Launch, Art Show, and Signing May 1st, 2021 | San Diego, CA
Speaking Engagement Reviews
“Brandon made a big impact, In the words of one audience member, Brandon’s presentation was AMAZING”
“Brandon is one of the most powerful speakers in this campaign. His message reaches, inspires and motivates the students to engage and be part of the solution in helping to end America’s worst drug crisis.”
“You could hear a pin drop as he shared his story. he’s honest, he’s engaging and he’s passionate about recovery. I’m grateful to have him in this fight alongside me.”
“Connecting with kids about an issue as serious as substance use disorder isn’t easy... Brandon has spoken at several of our youth opioid summits and regardless of what region of the country we're in, in arenas filled with thousands of kids, you could hear a pin drop as he shares his story. He’s honest, he’s engaging and he’s passionate about recovery. I'm grateful to have him in this fight alongside me.”
“Brandon made a big impact on the students. I spoke with one of my friends who brought his daughter [to the DEA 360 Summit], and she said Brandon’s presentation was AMAZING.”
"Brandon is one of the most powerful speakers in this important campaign. His message reaches, inspires and motivates the students to engage and be part of the solution in helping to end America’s worst drug crisis."
PAST
EVENTS
Brandon speaks at events around the country to share his inspirational message of hope and recovery. Last year alone he appeared at more than 50 engagements. You can see some highlights of these events below:
Holiday Suit Giveaway
Brandon Novak teamed up with Sharp Dressed Man in the Holiday Suit Giveaway to help men in need prepare for job interviews. At this giveaway, free suits and haircuts were provided to men who were homeless. Throughout Brandon’s addiction and recovery, he was provided with lots of generosity and support, and he wanted to extend that to others who were also struggling. .
STAR Networking Luncheon November 2019
Banyan Treatment Centers spokesperson Brandon Novak hosted the Supporting Treatment Access and Resources (STAR) luncheon event in November 2019. There, Brandon spoke about his battle with addiction and his journey to sobriety.
The Power and Impact of Opioids: DEA 360 Event
One of Brandon Novak’s past events was the DEA 360 event in which Brandon was a keynote speaker. In October of 2019, he spoke at the Drug Enforcement Administration’s event on the opioid crisis in California. As a spokesperson for Banyan Treatment Centers, Brandon is familiar with the effects of addiction and how it can disrupt a person’s life.
South Louisiana Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness
Brandon attended the Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness in October 2019 to educate middle and high school students about the dangers of opioid addiction and substance abuse.
Rock for Recovery
Brandon attended the recovery event, Rock for Recovery, in September 2019 to advocate the importance of addiction recovery and support those recovering themselves.
Recovering Community
At the Recovering Community event, Brandon Novak shared his struggles with addiction, recovery journey, and how sobriety has improved his life.
Walk in Their Shoes
Brandon Novak spoke at Walk in Their Shoes, a recovery event that supports individuals who have battled with substance abuse. As a recovering addict, Brandon spoke of his substance abuse problems and his journey to sobriety.
Rally 4 Recovery
Brandon Novak was as a guest at the Rally 4 Recovery Event in support of anyone who has been affected by addiction.
Night of Stars and Miracles
At Night of Stars and Miracles, Brandon Novak attended to advocate for the importance of recovery and support for people struggling with substance abuse.
One Community One Concern
Brandon Novak debuts his book “Dreamseller”, an addiction memoir about his battle with substance abuse in December 2017.
Thrive in Recovery
At Thrive in Recovery, Brandon shared his addiction story alongside other guest speakers who also battled with substance abuse.
