RECENT SPEAKING APPEARANCES
MEET ANDY
Andy is a genuine storyteller who is passionate about helping people tell their own life stories. His groundbreaking documentary film 3Days2Nights, about surviving a plane crash at the age of 8, has helped thousands of people around the world heal from their own traumas. He has lectured at Georgetown University, Portsmouth Abbey School, Federal Signal Corporation, and numerous film festivals about the importance of telling your life story in order to live more authentically, and connect with others in a deeper way. Andy has been a restaurateur, small business owner, and financial advisor; he has explored various artistic methods for healing his own trauma including writing, filming, and songwriting as a way to gain agency over his own story. Most recently he Co-Founded the Godfrey Foundation for Cinema Therapy which is pioneering a new modality for treating trauma called Advanced Cinema Therapy ™ that enables trauma survivors to make short films about their stories in order to help them heal.
" Andy delivered one of the most powerful presentations our YPO Southern 7 chapter has experienced. His story was captivating, deeply moving, and ultimately inspiring. Years later, he remains one of the most memorable speakers we have ever hosted.I would highly recommend him to any organization "
Kathleen Doss , Organizer YPO Southern 7 Chapter
" Andy Godfrey captivates diverse audiences by powerfully sharing his personal plane crash story in a way that fosters reflection, connection, and meaningful dialogue about the human experience. Any group would be fortunate to hear his message. "
Matthew Walter, Head of School at Portsmouth Abbey School
