Season 117 Episode 4151

Leveraging Our Differences to Make a Difference.

Sylvia Farbstein is an inspiring speaker, writer and advocate who is on a

mission to widen the lens through which people see their world. She has

spent the last 2 decades learning how life presents us with unexpected

twists and turns that can stop us in our tracks or provide a catalyst for

exciting change.

Her professional world took a leap from the defined realm of financial

services to one of few answers and no blueprint when son Brandon was

born with a rare form of dwarfism. Their experiences navigating a world not

built for somebody like him prompted them to seek out ways to neither be

confined nor defined by limitations, perceived or otherwise. This has lead to

an entrepreneurial career path for both mother and son that has impacted

millions of lives.

Sylvia has helped Brandon launch his professional speaking career,

advocated on anti-bullying legislation, collaborated on his two books and

has advised hundreds of families how to leverage curiosity to turn

obstacles into opportunities. She proudly works as Brandon’s Momager as

they spread his universal message to elevate empathy across the globe.