Blue Stiley – Motivational Speaker, Author & Podcast Host

I grew up feeling like an outsider—bullied, overlooked, and searching for where I belonged. I was that nerd and geek people made fun of because I was different. I found solace in comics, toys, video games, sci-fi, martial arts, ninjas and the world of villains—not because they were evil, but because they were like me—complex, fractured, and had something to teach.

Inspired by the Dark Side, while others saw them as the “bad guys”, I saw lessons: how not to lead, how not to treat people, and how not to give in to darkness. I’ve used those lessons to fuel my own journey, proving that we can learn just as much from bad examples as we can good ones in order to achieve our dreams and make an impact.

Drawing on three decades of experience as a presenter, entrepreneur, martial arts instructor, and professional actor and model, I now serve as a motivational speaker, helping leaders and organizations build trust and meaningful relationships and explore overcoming the fear of rejection, failure and self-doubt. How to be resilient, confident and turn setbacks into success—because the real battle isn’t between light and dark paths, but in choosing how to rise.