Motivational Speaker Brad Butler II on Using Adversity to Build Resilience and Empower Others
By: Menachem Quintana
Tags: Motivational Speaker, Empowerment

It is a universal truth that adversities and obstacles are permanent fixtures in human life. Without adversities, there would be no room for growth. In fact, it is only in the face of adversity that our strength in character is tested. So, at the end of the day, the question remains, “How do we rise above adversity?” For Brad, a renowned motivational speaker, student advocate, success coach, author, and CEO of Brad Butler II & Associates LLC, resilience is the key to overcoming adversity. Instead of blaming the circumstance he was in, he stayed in-charge of his own destiny.

Before becoming the man he is today, Brad had experienced a rough patch in his life. In his formative years, life was not easy for him. He grew up in a household where his own parents outrightly do substance abuse. By the time he was eight years old, his dream of having a complete family had gone out like a cloud of smoke when his parents had decided to separate. He had to move out from his beloved hometown and start a new chapter in the suburban area of East Windsor. This took a toll not only on his mental health but also on his academic standing. At a young age, he was put in a circumstance where he had to grow up as an adult.

It is during those darkest times that Brad realized his enthusiasm for football. As a student-athlete, he considered football as his healthy outlet to learn about teamwork, perseverance, and leadership while building muscle, strength, and stamina at the same time. Playing football served as a catalyst that jump-started his success because it developed his character from the get-go. As evidence of his capability, his friends nicknamed him B-Rad. Years after, he successfully finished his Fine Arts associate degree at Mercer County Community College and his Business Management degree at Kean University.

Despite his stark beginnings, Brad Butler II moved past his childhood trauma and diverted it into helping people like him. As a motivational speaker, Brad always gets invited to graduation ceremonies to impart invaluable lessons based on his life experience. His focus lies on empowering students and athletes to become the best versions of themselves regardless of the obstacles in their path. His charismatic aura keeps students and athletes more engaged during his keynote speeches. This also piques educators’ and coaches’ interests because he effectively communicates his life story to be relatable to many people.

As part of his passion project, Brad just recently published his book called Pain Passion Purpose. It tells the story of how he overcame life’s adversities and built a company from the ground. Moreover, in the book, he specifically narrates his journey in dealing with his parents’ drug abuse, academic struggles, and negativity from his community. He hopes his story may serve as an inspiration for all the youth who are struggling at the moment.

Lastly, he developed his own habit of overcoming obstacles by living up to his motto: “Make your next day your best day.” It makes him grounded and, at the same time, motivated to conquer anything in life. Be up to date with the latest news about Brad Butler II by checking his website, his Instagram page, Twitter, Youtube, and LinkedIn.