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Tom Farley, Overcoming Adversity Speaker
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Tom Farley

    • Former President of The Chris Farley Foundation 
    • Co-author of NYT bestselling book, The Chris Farley Show
    • Advocate Against Substance Abuse and for Mental Health
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$5,000 - $10,000

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Chris Farley`s brother (Tom Farley) speaks on addiction

Chris Farley`s brother (Tom Farley) speaks on addiction

Tom Farley Speaker Biography


Tom Farley grew up in Madison, WI, and graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in Marketing. He began his career in banking and finance before running The Chris Farley Foundation (1999–2012), a nationally recognized nonprofit focused on substance abuse prevention. Through humor-based programs, he helped young people build communication skills and create supportive environments.

In 2008, Tom co-authored The Chris Farley Show, a New York Times bestseller about his late brother, comedian Chris Farley. He has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, and Larry King Live to discuss addiction and recovery.

Now in recovery himself, Tom is a passionate advocate for mental health and addiction treatment. He works at Recovery.com, connecting people with the resources they need to heal. He is also the host of Recoverycast, a podcast dedicated to telling real life recovery stories. As a speaker, he shares his journey to break stigma, inspire hope, and foster connection. Tom lives in Madison, WI.

 

Topics include:

Substance abuse prevention
Addiction and Mental Health
Treatment and Recovery
Addiction during Covid-19 (warning signs, etc)
Family issues (addiction, interventions, loss)
Non-profit branding and communication

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