SPEAKER
What began as an impassioned pursuit of spreading autism and mental health awareness around communities worldwide has grown into a multi-faceted effort to encourage all people to simply be their very best.
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POET
From a young age Russell found comfort, solace, and internal inspiration through his writing. From poetry and rhymes to spoken word and fiction, the written word became a tool for him to express his inner most self with a world that otherwise might never witness it.
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ADVOCATE
Russell believes that changing the mental health stigma comes through action.
He holds many positions to encourage change across national communities.
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SPEAKER
What began as an impassioned pursuit of spreading autism and mental health awareness around communities worldwide has grown into a multi-faceted effort to encourage all people to simply be their very best.
Read More
POET
From a young age Russell found comfort, solace, and internal inspiration through his writing. From poetry and rhymes to spoken word and fiction, the written word became a tool for him to express his inner most self with a world that otherwise might never witness it.
View Poetry
ADVOCATE
Russell believes that changing the mental health stigma comes through action.
He holds many positions to encourage change across national communities.
Read More
Who is Russell Lehmann
Speaker | Writer | Poet | Advocate
Award-winning and internationally recognized motivational speaker, poet, author, and advocate. His words have reached over 20 million people worldwide, from the United States to Argentina, Norway to Australia.
Speaker | Writer | Poet | Advocate
Award-winning and internationally recognized motivational speaker, poet, author, and advocate. His words have reached over 20 million people worldwide, from the United States to Argentina, Norway to Australia.
Award-winning and internationally recognized motivational speaker, poet, author, and advocate. His words have reached over 20 million people worldwide, from the United States to Argentina, Norway to Australia.
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"Unwavering Advocacy -
In recognition of your unwavering advocacy and work to educate our citizens about autism, I commend your dedication to sharing your story through public speaking, poetry, and inspiring stories. I thank you for your commitment to ensuring no one feels alone."
"Poignant, Raw, Real - Russell's presentation is not to be missed! Russell's story is poignant, raw, and real with an uplifting message that lets everyone know that whatever you are coping with it can be overcome with the right support, a lot of faith, and much love..."
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD)
"The Power of Story -
The power of story! Russell's keynote address to our 6th annual Autism Conference moved and inspired 160 parents, professionals, and adults on the spectrum. Standing ovation! Our conference planning for next year has begun and we want Russell back!"
"Disability Rights Forward - Inspirational speaker who shares the ups and downs of his life journey while embodying strong self-advocacy and the will to move us all forward in the disability rights movement"
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Unwavering Advocacy -
"In recognition of your unwavering advocacy and work to educate our citizens about autism, I commend your dedication to sharing your story through public speaking, poetry, and inspiring stories. I thank you for your commitment to ensuring no one feels alone."
Poignant, Raw, Real - "Russell's presentation is not to be missed! Russell's story is poignant, raw, and real with an uplifting message that lets everyone know that whatever you are coping with it can be overcome with the right support, a lot of faith, and much love..."
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD)
The Power of Story -
"The power of story! Russell's keynote address to our 6th annual Autism Conference moved and inspired 160 parents, professionals, and adults on the spectrum. Standing ovation! Our conference planning for next year has begun and we want Russell back!"
Disability Rights Forward - "Inspirational speaker who shares the ups and downs of his life journey while embodying strong self-advocacy and the will to move us all forward in the disability rights movement"
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"Powerful and Inspiring
- Russell keynoted our Speak Up and Speak Out Summit. With over 500 self-advocates in the audience, Russell’s message of hope and advocacy was powerful and inspiring, Hearing Russell’s story motivated the audience – if Russell could find success through all his struggles, so could they. He encouraged everyone to find their voice and speak up.”
"Motivated Us to Change the World! - Russell's presentation is not to be missed! Russell's story is poignant, raw, and real with an uplifting message that lets everyone know that whatever you are coping with it can be overcome with the right support, a lot of faith, and much love..."
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD)
"Dynamic and Authentic! -
Words don’t seem strong enough to express the impact Russell had on our event. His ability to share some of the most vulnerable experiences in his life created a dynamic and authentic presentation. Russell’s perspective was crucial to provide a client-centered perspective for our conference. He set the stage for the social workers attending our conference to be vulnerable and authentic. I believe the social workers who attended our event will continue to pull from Russell’s presentation and be reminded that our clients and their struggles are far more than what we view during a case management session. Russell’s personality, perspective, and willingness to be authentic would transform anyone’s training event, as it did for ours. It was such a pleasure to work with Russell- we hope to be able to again!”
"Captivated the Audience…Standing Ovation! - Russell presented to a large audience of autism service providers, investors and industry professionals who serve the autism community. Russell courageously shared his journey from misdiagnosis to diagnosis as a young teen, including his struggles navigating school and the education system. In a very honest account of his experiences he highlighted how he transformed his life into his current role touring the world as a motivational speaker sharing his written word. His message of hope and perseverance resonated with all attendees. Russell’s presentation captivated our audience and received a standing ovation!”
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