Season 117 Episode 4159

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.