Cody Byrns

About

Motivational speaker, best-selling author, burn survivor, entertainer, and Instagram influencer known for being the founder of The Cody Byrns Foundation for Burn Survivors and author of the book Scar Release: Breaking Free of Yesterday's Troubles. He is also known for his online content focusing on showcasing his motivational speeches, burn survivor advocacy, and his magic and juggling content. 

Before Fame

He was a children's pastor before he had a life-changing accident. His life changed dramatically when he was rear-ended by a box truck while stopped at a red light when he was 23 years old in May 2013. His car burst into flames as a result of the collision which left him with severe burns covering nearly 40% of his body. He had to recover from life-threatening injuries and had numerous surgeries but he chose to turn his recovery pain into purpose. He began dedicating his life to helping others overcome their own scars and burn trauma. 

Trivia

He has delivered TEDx talks that focus on resilience, personal growth, and overcoming adversity. He incorporates juggling and magic into his presentations due to a lifelong love for magic and entertainment. His Christian faith plays an important role in his message. He has partnered with Compassion International to help sponsor children living in poverty.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Florida. He has a daughter.

Associated With

He and Bobby Henline are both burn victims who became motivational speakers.