Tom Farley

Tom Farley

Keynote Speaker: Mental Health, Addiction Treatment & Recovery Advocate; NYT Bestselling Co-Author of "The Chris Farley Show"

Tom Farley 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, Farley 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, Farley is a passionate advocate for mental health and addiction treatment. He works at Recovery.com, connecting people with the resources they need to heal. As a speaker, he shares his journey to break stigma, inspire hope, and foster connection.

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Tom Farley Speaking Topics

Recovery and Connection

Tom Farley will talk about his life long journey with his brother, the late actor Chris Farley. Tom’s talk touches on the lessons he learned from Chris and his struggles with addiction. He begins by speaking about his brother’s addiction and the effects it had on his family and specifically, himself. Tom speaks about trauma, managing emotions, and finding your authentic self. He also talks about how we all play a role as first responder to friends and loved ones with addiction or mental health issues. And, Tom talks about his own journey in recovery and his work as an advocate. Finally, Tom Farley talks about how the recent pandemic has changed and affected so many lives. And yet, it has also created new opportunities for people to seek out help and find connection. Finally, the pandemic has also presented us with two critical opportunities, to redefine and understand the importance of connection and to renew our efforts to end the stigmas surrounding these diseases.

Objectives:

  • Developing strong communication skills that build trust and enhance connection in our lives, in order to live our most authentic selves
  • Developing healthy connections that will challenge our limiting beliefs and destructive habits, and help to eliminate barriers such as stigma
  • Understanding the value of interdependence and acceptance – balancing your own needs and wants with those of others

Tom Farley Videos

My Recovery Journey
Speaking in prisons

How do I book Tom Farley to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tom Farley for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tom Farley, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tom Farley or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Tom Farley for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Tom Farley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tom Farley are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Farley, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Tom Farley speak about?

Tom Farley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Sales, Personal Growth, Health & Wellness, Educational Motivational, Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health, Education, Motivational, Marketing and Storytelling.

Where does Tom Farley travel from?

Tom Farley generally travels from Madison, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Tom Farley?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Farley for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Farley for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tom Farley or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Tom Farley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Inspirational and Sales. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Farley for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Tom Farley generally travels from Madison, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tony Hoffman, Chris Herren and Damon West. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Farley for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 13/04/2026.

Tom Farley Speaking Topics

  • Recovery and Connection

    Tom Farley will talk about his life long journey with his brother, the late actor Chris Farley. Tom’s talk touches on the lessons he learned from Chris and his struggles with addiction. He begins by speaking about his brother’s addiction and the effects it had on his family and specifically, himself. Tom speaks about trauma, managing emotions, and finding your authentic self. He also talks about how we all play a role as first responder to friends and loved ones with addiction or mental health issues. And, Tom talks about his own journey in recovery and his work as an advocate. Finally, Tom Farley talks about how the recent pandemic has changed and affected so many lives. And yet, it has also created new opportunities for people to seek out help and find connection. Finally, the pandemic has also presented us with two critical opportunities, to redefine and understand the importance of connection and to renew our efforts to end the stigmas surrounding these diseases.

    Objectives:

    • Developing strong communication skills that build trust and enhance connection in our lives, in order to live our most authentic selves
    • Developing healthy connections that will challenge our limiting beliefs and destructive habits, and help to eliminate barriers such as stigma
    • Understanding the value of interdependence and acceptance – balancing your own needs and wants with those of others

Tom Farley Videos

My Recovery Journey
Speaking in prisons
  • How do I book Tom Farley to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tom Farley for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tom Farley, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tom Farley or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tom Farley for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tom Farley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tom Farley are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Farley, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tom Farley speak about?

    Tom Farley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Sales, Personal Growth, Health & Wellness, Educational Motivational, Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health, Education, Motivational, Marketing and Storytelling.
  • Where does Tom Farley travel from?

    Tom Farley generally travels from Madison, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tom Farley?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Farley for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Farley for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tom Farley or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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