Brian Hughes Speaks
Powerful customized keynotes and presentations that drive lifestyle changes to reduce health disparities and save lives.
Brian Hughes has pioneered an inspirational and interactive approach to his mission to address health disparities among Black Americans and save lives. Preventing disability and premature death from kidney disease, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease involves early detection, medical care, and healthy lifestyle changes. Through his personal lived experience, powerful storytelling, and proven research, Brian creates welcoming environments for group discussion, promoting genuine understanding, and personal growth.
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Keynotes & Presentations
Unlock the power of daily choices to prevent and better manage chronic diseases and live a healthier, more vibrant life.
Prevention
Kidney Disease
Unlock the Power of Daily Choices to Prevent Chronic Diseases and Live a Healthier, More Vibrant Life.
Diabetes
Food, Fitness and Focus: The Lifestyle Formula for Diabetes Prevention.
Cardiovascular Disease
The Heart of the Matter: Preventing Cardiovascular Disease Through Lifestyle Choices.
Healthy Lifestyle Changes
Three R’s of Healthy Lifestyle Changes: Resolve, Resilience, and Regimen A Guide for Lasting Well-being®
Management
Kidney Disease
From Diagnosis to Empowerment: Flourishing with Kidney Disease Through Lifestyle Changes.
Diabetes
The Diabetes Reset: Small
Changes, Big Impact.
Cardiovascular Disease
Beating the Odds: How Lifestyle Changes Extend Life with Cardiovascular Disease.
Disability
Unstoppable: How Adaptive Sports Empower People with Disabilities.
Healthy Lifestyle Changes
Tap Into Your Potential and Overcome Any Obstacle Standing Between You and Your Health and Well-being.
Download my complimentary Three R’s of Healthy Lifestyle Changes: A Guide for Lasting Well-being® and get crystal clear on how to overcome whatever it is in the way of you making healthy lifestyle changes…that you know you should:
Racial Health Disparities
Requiring Lifestyle Changes
Approximately 12 % of Black Americans have diabetes compared to 7.5% of White Americans. Diabetes is a common cause of kidney disease.
Black people are at 3-4 times higher risk of developing kidney failure compared to Whites and are at higher risk of death from kidney disease.
Black Americans have higher rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and are 30 percent more likely to die from strokes and heart disease than whites.
Studies show that Black Americans are
more likely to experience diabetes-related disabilities like blindness, amputations, and kidney failure.
About Brian
With a marketing and sales career spanning over 30 years, Brian has delivered impactful keynotes and presentations to hundreds of companies around the world. He has collaborated with global industry leaders such as IBM, Johnson & Johnson, American Express, the National Football League, and many more.
As the former Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Inclusive Leaders Group, LLC—a boutique consulting and education firm—Brian specialized in helping organizations advance workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Driven by lived experience and a deep passion, Brian is committed to inspiring and empowering Black Americans to embrace healthier lifestyles, promoting long-term wellness for themselves and future generations.
Important disclaimer:
The information contained on Brian Hudges Speaks is intended for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice, probable diagnosis or recommended treatments. Please consult a health care practitioner before making medical decisions.
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