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Disruptive Curiosity
Writer and Performer BRANDON KYLE GOODMAN is no stranger to authenticity. Whether personally or professionally, authenticity is an important ingredient in today’s success. To forge a path to that authenticity, Goodman believes in the power of Disruptive Curiosity. They define it as intentionally asking questions that interrupt our GPS (Generational cycles, Personal habits, Scarcity mindset) so we can live more liberated lives. In this talk BKG offers the tools and questions that will help any creative, leader, or person be authentic and create authentic work!
Finding Community in the Workplace
Writer and Performer BRANDON KYLE GOODMAN, knows all about building community, especially in the workplace. In this insightful and vulnerable talk, BKG shares personal stories and lays out actionable steps for any office interested in building a deeper bond between co-workers and an all-around more successful and understanding work environment.
What Friendship Can Teach Us About Every Relationship We Have
Writer and Performer BRANDON KYLE GOODMAN believes in the life saving power of a good friendship. In this open-hearted talk, BKG shares vulnerable stories of building friendships that helped them navigate challenges with family and work. More importantly, the way that those friendships helped build a bridge to self-compassion and a thriving career.
The Over Over Over Rule
Writer and Performer BRANDON KYLE GOODMAN knows all about relationships–failed ones and successful ones. In this talk BKG reveals their three step Over Over Over rule which lays out the three pivotal rules for creating a successful relationship in romance, work, family, friendship, and most importantly, self!
The Dating Tip I Wish I Always Knew
Writer and Performer BRANDON KYLE GOODMNAN, is no stranger to dating, marriage, and romance. As the host of a relationship podcast, Brandon has had an abundance of conversations with experts, celebrities, and fans about finding the love of their life. And there’s one common mistake that everyone makes–in this talk BKG offers the solution. But don’t underestimate the power of BKG’s number one dating tip, because it won’t just apply to romance! Here’s a hint: it involves having a little more fun!
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Event Success Story: Brandon Kyle Goodman inspires at the Independent Schools Conference
Actor and writer BRANDON KYLE GOODMAN empowered school faculty at the Francis W. Parker School's Administrators of Color in Independent Schools Conference. Goodman spoke on healing and setting boundaries, providing conference-goers with important tools to take away. They created a warm, open atmosphere by inviting attendees to create space. Francis W. Parker School’s event planner said, “Everything was fantastic with Brandon! We loved having them on campus.”
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Brandon Kyle Goodman encourages readers to be their most authentic selves with new book You Gotta Be You
Actor and writer BRANDON KYLE GOODMAN shares an unapologetic call to self-freedom in their roadmap to self-love: You Gotta Be You: How to Embrace This Messy Life and Step Into Who You Really Are. With wit and candor, Goodman highlights the importance of moving past the idea of resilience to create real change for ourselves, our relationships, and our communities.
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Brandon Kyle Goodman (they/them) is a writer, actor, host, and sexual wellness advocate. They’re best known for their work on Netflix’s smash hit and Emmy nominated animated comedy series Big Mouth and its spin-off Human Resources; Amazon’s Modern Love, Hulu’s Plus One, and Netflix’s Feel the Beat.
Every Monday, Brandon asks their Instagram followers to tell them something good or messy. People who tune into the Instagram Stories series, called “Messy Mondays” send in submissions around dating, love, and sex. Inspired by the series, Goodman launched their podcast, Tell Me Something Messy with the iHeart network. On the show, celebrity guests and experts divulge their own messy stories all with the intention of inspiring listeners to live more liberated lives. Brandon continues their hosting duties, joining E! News for RE!CAP where Brandon and co-hosts serve up hot takes on Hollywood’s biggest nights! In Fall 2025, Goodman will hit the stage for an off-Broadway run of their new show heaux church with the award-winning theater company, Ars Nova.
Goodman shares an inspiring and uplifting message of self-love and acceptance with their first book, “You Gotta Be You” released in 2022. Written in the same refreshingly honest voice as their viral Instagram posts, they explore the intersection of race, identity, gender, sexuality, and the lessons that would guide them to their most authentic self. As a nonbinary queer person of color, Brandon knows the pain of hiding one’s true self, the work of learning to love that true self, and the freedom of finally being your true self. While most inspiring narratives from queer authors take the form of memoirs, Brandon is one of few LGBTQ+ writers writing in the self-help space to offer the readers life lessons.
Goodman has been featured in The New York Times, Esquire, Well+Good, OUT, Bustle, Buzzfeed, and many more. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Brandon lives in Los Angeles with their husband, Matthew, and their dog, Korey.
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