Justin WrenFinding Purpose through Service
Justin Wren shares his remarkable personal story from humble beginnings in rural Texas and a childhood shaped by relentless bullying. He eventually rose to mixed martial arts stardom, fighting in front of thousands in person and millions around the world, only to lose it all to drugs and depression. But he fought back again, first on behalf of other victims of bullying, and later, through an almost unbelievable turn of events, on behalf of the Pygmy people of the Congo and Uganda. A three-time survivor of malaria, Justin has fought opponents both large and small throughout his life, and along the way, he has evolved into an astonishing force for good in the world…and a remarkable keynote speaker.
Justin Wren, also known as "The Big Pygmy," is a multifaceted individual: a humanitarian, author, MMA fighter, and mental health advocate. Overcoming personal struggles, he found purpose living with the Mbuti Pygmy people in the Congo Basin Rainforest, leading him to establish Fight For The Forgotten to combat the global water crisis. With a remarkable wrestling career and MMA record, Justin is also a bestselling author and CEO of the nonprofit, Fight for the Forgotten. His transformative storytelling and motivational speaking inspire millions worldwide, amplified through appearances on various platforms and his own podcast, Overcome with Justin Wren.
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