About Brian

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Author, poet, filmmaker, speaker, podcast host, mentor, and someone that believes in YOU!

G. Brian Benson

I love to share conscious, thought-provoking media that inspires. I like to call myself a multi-creative, self-realization advocate who ventured beyond the family business into a journey of self-discovery.

Guided by intuition after accidentally writing my first book while working on myself, I began to look deeper into what I was capable of. I felt like I had a gift inside of me that wanted to come through, and I made it my mission to discover it. After many steps out of my comfort zone, lots of hard work, some mistakes, and a continued trust of my intuition, I began to build a career sharing my creative expressions through writing (books), filmmaking, acting, speaking, podcasts, and mentoring.

I am an observer of life and love to share my curiosity and love of learning. My goal is to combine creativity, authenticity, wisdom, and encouragement throughout my projects to empower others on their own paths of growth. I hope my work makes you feel better about yourself and the world.

Thanks for stopping by,
Brian

PS. Check out my TEDx presentation, where I do a deeper dive into my origin story!

I feel like I have ventured many hero's journeys this lifetime. Whether it was running my family's business, training for and finishing 4 Ironman triathlon races, riding my bicycle across the United States, or stepping out of my comfort zone and moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting for 10 years. Not easy for someone who was a bit introverted and feared public speaking. But I trusted the process and forged forward. I have even battled cancer and experienced open-heart surgery. I certainly wanted to get my money's worth this go-around! All these experiences are now a part of me and have given me a unique perspective on life. I try to incorporate all that I have learned through my creative expressions. I also know the value of hard work and never giving up on my dreams, a theme that is also woven throughout my projects.

What does it all mean? Life isn't always easy, but it seems to give to us not only what we put into it, but also what we need. I am a much better version of myself now, having climbed the numerous mountain tops for both achievement and survival. I do know with the time that I have left, I am going to continue to hold gratitude as I do my best to share and make the world a better place.

“Risk being seen, friends. There is power in vulnerability. We got this!”

Brian breaking the finish line tape at Ironman Canada
Ironman Canada, Penticton, BC — August 26, 1990
Brian in a hospital bed during recovery
The other mountain top: recovery and gratitude

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