Mr. Tyler Smith’s Full BIO:
Tyler Smith is a 21-year-old survivor of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, which claimed the lives of 16 of his teammates, staff members, and coaches. After physically recovering, he returned to the Broncos for ten games but realized that he needed to prioritize his mental health and take a step back from the game. Tyler has since made progress with his mental health recovery, including utilizing self-care tools like counselling. Tyler is now passionate about sharing his story and being a mental health advocate. He co-hosts a podcast called ‘Speak Your Mind’ with NHL veteran Riley Sheahan and has also founded a mental health awareness clothing line called ‘Not Alone Co.’ The clothing line aims to facilitate meaningful conversations around mental health and donates portions of the proceeds to different charities and foundations across Canada. Tyler hopes to continue public speaking, advocating for mental health, and sharing his stories with those who may need them. He believes in the power of a conversation and wants to build a lasting community focused on vulnerability and conversation