Brandon Kyle Goodman

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  • Actor and Writer, Netflix's 'Big Mouth' and 'Human Resources'
  • Podcaster and Host, 'Black Folx' and 'Do the Work'
  • Advocate for Mental Health Awareness and Diverse Representation

Actor and writer Brandon Kyle Goodman has a unique talent for using storytelling to connect heterogeneous audiences, bringing a powerful voice to conversations about community cohesion and unity. Goodman's work on beloved entertainment properties more are a rich repository of behind-the-scenes stories and humor. 

As an actor, Goodman is known for Netflix’s Feel the Beat, Amazon’s Modern Love and People Just Do Nothing, Alive in Denver, The Blackout, The Relationtrip, Hulu’s Plus One, and Blue Fox’s Papi Chulo, among others. As a writer, Goodman’s work is showcased in the acclaimed Netflix animated series Big Mouth and its spin-off series Human Resources. Goodman is also the creator, writer, and star of their solo show The Latrell Show, performed virtually in partnership with the IAMA Theatre Company. Goodman is proud to be a nonbinary, queer Black leader and a staunch advocate for Black lives, and is a sought after voice in the vital conversations shaping our world today.

Goodman continues conversations and meaningful action on behalf of Black lives through their podcasts: Black Folx, which features Black personalities of various identities, and Do the Work, discussing all things race and personal relationships. They also co-hosted the podcast series accompanying HBO’s In Treatment, discussing mental health representation in communities of color. Goodman's first book You Gotta Be You explores the intersections of their race, sexuality, and gender, and was Audible's Best of the Year in Well-Being. In their writing as well as in memorable keynote speeches, Goodman shares insights on nuanced topics with humor and authenticity that will resonate with audiences of all kinds.

 


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MESSY Healing: Actionable Steps Towards Healing

Actor and writer BRANDON KYLE GOODMAN walks audiences through BKG’s MESSY and actionable steps to begin healing traumas, instead of defaulting to resilience. With humor and authenticity, Goodman focuses on the importance of moving past resilience to create real change for ourselves, our relationship ...

Actor and writer BRANDON KYLE GOODMAN walks audiences through BKG’s MESSY and actionable steps to begin healing traumas, instead of defaulting to resilience. With humor and authenticity, Goodman focuses on the importance of moving past resilience to create real change for ourselves, our relationships, and our communities.

In this engaging and eye-opening talk, Goodman offers wisdom for shaking off the shackles of perfection, societal norms, and familial expectations to discover and step into our authentic selves.

Healing & Setting Boundaries: Conflict Management 101

Actor and writer BRANDON KYLE GOODMAN shares key insights about the importance of boundaries and how to create, establish, and maintain them (especially with family).  Reflecting on his successful creative project work, Goodman shares actionable takeaways for how to listen better and resolve conflic ...

Actor and writer BRANDON KYLE GOODMAN shares key insights about the importance of boundaries and how to create, establish, and maintain them (especially with family). 

Reflecting on his successful creative project work, Goodman shares actionable takeaways for how to listen better and resolve conflict quicker in this meaningful and high-impact talk for all audiences.

Choosing Family: Self-Parenting, Forgiveness, and Building a Life

When you have a strained relationship or have become estranged from parents or family, how do you give yourself the parent your need? Actor and writer BRANDON KYLE GOODMAN offers this memorable talk inspired by the question, "If you were your own parent what advice would you give yourself?" ...

When you have a strained relationship or have become estranged from parents or family, how do you give yourself the parent your need? Actor and writer BRANDON KYLE GOODMAN offers this memorable talk inspired by the question, "If you were your own parent what advice would you give yourself?"

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Event Success Story: Brandon Kyle Goodman inspires at the Independent Schools Conference

Actor and writer BRANDON KYLE GOODMAN empowered school faculty at the Francis W. Parker School's Administrators of Color in Independent Schools Conference. Goodman spoke on healing and setting boundaries, providing conference-goers with important tools to take away. They created a warm, open atmosphere by inviting attendees to create space. Francis W. Parker School’s event planner said, “Everything was fantastic with Brandon! We loved having them on campus.”

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Brandon Kyle Goodman encourages readers to be their most authentic selves with new book You Gotta Be You

Actor and writer BRANDON KYLE GOODMAN shares an unapologetic call to self-freedom in their roadmap to self-love: You Gotta Be You: How to Embrace This Messy Life and Step Into Who You Really AreWith wit and candor, Goodman highlights the importance of moving past the idea of resilience to create real change for ourselves, our relationships, and our communities. 

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Biography

Actor, Writer, and Activist are words often attributed to Brandon Kyle Goodman. In 2020, they emerged as a voice for the Black and Queer communities, best summed up in Revolt TV’s piece 7 Reasons Why Brandon Kyle Goodman is Comedy’s Next Big Name.

Brandon served as a writer and producer on Netflix's Big Mouth for multiple seasons. Goodman also wrote and voiced the lead character Walter for the spin-off series Human Resources. As an actor, he has previously appeared in Amazon's Modern Love, Netflix's feature film Feel the Beat, a cameo in Curb Your Enthusiasm, and most recently as Clay in Mel Brooks' Hulu series History of the World Part II.

Brandon's Messy Mondays on Instagram, about sex and relationships, has a cult-like following, which they have curated into a successful merchandising line with Avid Apparel. There are plans for a Messy Mondays podcast and talk show. Partnered with Fifth Season, he is developing an original scripted project for which they will showrun and star.

Goodman hosted Sony’s Do The Work podcast and HBO’s In Treatment companion podcast of the same name. Brand partnerships range from Ciroc, Prada, and Alicia Keys' Soulcare, among others.


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