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A Creative Voice for Authentic Living

I'm Brian. I write books and poems, make films, host The Creative Spark podcast, and speak about living authentically. I hope my work makes you feel better about yourself and the world.

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G. Brian Benson

"Be yourself to free yourself."

·Award-Winning & Best-Selling Author·TEDx Speaker·Podcast Host·Poet·Mentor·Filmmaker·Cancer Survivor·4x Ironman Triathlete·Cross-Country Bicyclist·Producer·Actor·Someone That Believes in YOU!·Award-Winning & Best-Selling Author·TEDx Speaker·Podcast Host·Poet·Mentor·Filmmaker·Cancer Survivor·4x Ironman Triathlete·Cross-Country Bicyclist·Producer·Actor·Someone That Believes in YOU!

Brands and media I’ve worked with

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Testimonials

"Brian's genuine nature and happiness is what makes him an outstanding example of what it means to be a man with heart. He's an authentic writer who is full of creative ideas that he isn't afraid to see to fruition. Brian's message is simple, rewarding, and attainable!"

Kristine Carlson

Best-selling author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series

"Brian's keen ability to listen to his heart and follow his intuition has laid the blueprint for all of his successful projects and has served as an example for others to follow. His guidelines for helping everyone develop their own ability to listen and follow their inner wisdom is truly a potent and powerful way to find the guidance we all need."

Mark Allen

6x Hawaiian Ironman World Champion, author of Fit Soul, Fit Body

"G. Brian Benson is a creative, conscious, and heart-centered man who isn't afraid to lead by example to help others. His books radiate vulnerability, authenticity, and inspiration."

Prince EA

Viral Spoken Word Artist and Futurist

Be Yourself to Free Yourself: Finding Your Personal Freedom

My signature message, delivered on the TEDx stage at TEDxSouthPasadenaHigh, is a call to stop performing and start living as the person you actually are.

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