Tyler Smith

Tyler Smith

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Calgary, Alberta

Humboldt Broncos Crash Survivor | Amazing Race Canada Winner | Mental Health Advocate

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'It's ok to not be ok': Humboldt Broncos survivor opens up on mental health

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Champions Crowned: Humboldt Broncos crash survivor and girlfriend win The Amazing Race Canada

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Meet Ty & Kat | The Amazing Race Canada S9

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The season 9 winners of 'The Amazing Race Canada' | The Social

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In Real Time with Costa Maragos | Tyler Smith

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  • Leadership and Change
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Mental Health
  • Leadership
  • Resilience & Change
  • Health & Wellness
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Peak Performance
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Speak Your Mind

Tyler Smith & Ryan Straschnitzki: Speak Your Mind: Humboldt Broncos Survivor & Mental Health Advocate
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Relentless: the Podcast

Relentless Podcast With Tyler Smith. From Tragedy to Advocacy
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Speak Your Mind

Michael Landsberg: Sick Not Weak — Destigmatizing Depression: Speak Your Mind #40
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CTV News Regina
Former Humboldt Bronco Ty Smith, Girlfriend Kat Kastner Crowned Winners of the Amazing Race Canada
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CTV News Calgary
Calgary Couple Crowned Champions of 'the Amazing Race Canada'
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Global News
Tyler Smith's Movember Mission
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Brian Crossman: Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show, the “after Show”
Well, the good people on the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show committee did it again. Another great event in the books. The effort put into...
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'a Target On Our Back': Calgarians Tyler Smith and Kat Reflect On Winning Amazing Race Canada
It wasn’t unusual over the summer for Calgarians Ty Smith and Kat Kastner to join family and friends when watching episodes of the ninth...
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Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash Survivor and Girlfriend Guided By '16 Angels' to 'amazing Race Canada' Win
“You know, we were surprised watching it,” Kastner said alongside Smith, a survivor of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash tragedy,...
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'always in the Front of My Mind': Humboldt Broncos Crash Survivor Opens Up On Mental Health
A year and a half after the worst day of his life, Leduc’s Tyler Smith walks the halls of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology,...

TYLER SMITH BIOGRAPHY

Tyler Smith, winner of The Amazing Race Canada Season 9, is a survivor, mental health advocate, entrepreneur, and public speaker who has turned personal tragedy into a mission to inspire and support others. On April 6, 2018, Tyler survived the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, a devastating tragedy that claimed the lives of 16 teammates, staff members, and coaches, leaving him and 12 others as survivors.

Alongside his partner Kat Kastner, Tyler Snith captured the hearts of Canadians as Team #TyKat, they triumphed in the race, often paying tribute to the “16 angels” lost in the crash. Their victory was a powerful testament to resilience, teamwork, the enduring strength of hope and what can be accomplished together.

While Tyler has no memory of the accident, he considers that lack of recollection a “blessing in disguise,” as the tragedy became a profound turning point in his life. After recovering from physical injuries, Tyler briefly returned to the Broncos, but he soon recognized that his mental health required urgent attention.

Stepping away from hockey, Tyler Smith began a journey of reflection, healing, and self-discovery. This experience transformed his understanding of vulnerability and the importance of creating safe spaces to share and process emotions—a realization that now drives his work as an advocate for mental health awareness.

After recovering from his physical injuries, Tyler returned to the Broncos for ten games. While his body had healed, Tyler Smith quickly realized that his mental health was a battle he could no longer ignore. Recognizing the importance of prioritizing his emotional well-being, Tyler stepped away from the game to focus on his recovery.

Through reflection and the support of meaningful conversations, he came to understand the power of vulnerability, courage, and safe spaces for healing. Tyler Smith admits that, prior to the crash, he had little understanding of mental health or the profound impact of openly addressing struggles—but this experience transformed his perspective.

Tyler Smith started his healing journey which led him to found Not Alone Co., a mental health awareness clothing line and social enterprise dedicated to facilitating conversations around trauma, PTSD, and mental health. A portion of the proceeds is donated to charities and foundations across Canada, including Jack.org, helping to create safe spaces and resources for those struggling. Through Not Alone, Tyler aims to build a lasting community that promotes vulnerability, connection, and support for all.

Tyler Smith also uses his voice as the co-host of the podcast Speak Your Mind, alongside NHL veteran Riley Sheahan. The podcast focuses on normalizing conversations about mental health by featuring diverse guests from sports, entertainment, and beyond. Tyler’s passion for public speaking has also become a driving force in his life. He shares his story across the country, inspiring audiences to embrace vulnerability, create safe spaces, and support those facing mental health challenges.

His message has evolved to help others understand how healing is an ongoing journey, but through courage, connection, and meaningful conversations, individuals and communities can come together to make a difference. Tyler Smith had dedicated his life to raise awareness and foster understanding, proving that no one has to face their struggles alone.

Tyler Smith Topic Presentations

Tyler Smith Calgary, Alberta, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Not Alone: Breaking Stigmas Through Open Dialogue & Safe Spaces

Thriving Together: Strategies for Mental Health, Balance, and Resilience

We are Never Alone: The Power of Through Human Connection

Building Belonging: Safe Spaces and People First of Culture

The Power of Vulnerability: Empowering Yourself and Others Through Compassion and Connection

Building Resilient Communities: Supporting Mental Health Through Connection and Prevention

Rising Together in Adversity: Opportunity Through Challenges & Change

Thriving Under Pressure: Strategies for Mental Health, Balance, and Resilience

The Hidden Strength in Trauma: A Journey of Resilience and Empowerment

Tyler Smith Speaking Testimonials

Tyler Smith recently delivered an impactful presentation in Medicine Hat, in partnership with the CFB Suffield Military Family Resource Centre, focusing on resilience, recovery, mental health, and support. Speaking authentically from personal experience, Tyler created a safe space for vulnerability, encouraging open expression of emotions and breaking down mental health stigma. His genuine, empathetic approach engaged the audience, inspiring unity and meaningful conversations about well-being. I highly recommend Tyler as a speaker—his message is powerful and transformative.

Rolanda Eirich, Social Worker

CFB Suffield Military Family Resource Centre

Tyler Smith is an unforgettable speaker whose authenticity and profound message left a lasting impact on our attendees. His ability to connect on such a deep and personal level is truly remarkable, and his story of resilience and hope is a game-changer. Tyler’s genuine approach and ability to inspire meaningful conversations make him a difference-maker. He doesn’t just speak to audiences—he empowers them to reflect, connect, and take action. We are grateful for the powerful impact he made at our event.

Skate Canada

Tyler Smith’s presentation was engaging and inspiring. I’ve never seen an audience of over 500 connect with a story so closely before. I highly recommend Tyler Smith as a speaker with his presentation leaving a lasting impression for students, youth, schools, first responders, healthcare workers, social workers and communities to come together as a reminder that no one is alone and how to create a safe space, open dialogue, the importance of vulnerability to help us all take steps toward building deeper connections within ourselves and one another where we all belong and contribute to a greater cause.

Aaron Melnyk

Unity Saskatchewan

The number of takeaways we took from Tyler Smith’s story of heartbreak and personal growth is so large our members are still talking about his story and incredible perseverance. The lessons I learned from Tyler Smith’s presentation is I am going to try and work mentally to feel more comfortable opening up about my emotions and offer my support to others who may be facing challenges. Tyler’s presentation reminded us of the importance of vulnerability and the transformative power of connection. Many attendees shared how his words profoundly impacted their lives and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to hear him speak. His story truly left a lasting impression on all of us.

Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment

Tyler Smith is a true hero. The messages he shared inspired us all to practice being available for others and offer them a place to express what they are going through in a supportive, non-judgmental way. His presentation in Hinton, Alberta, was nothing short of transformative for our youth, team members, and the broader community. His powerful story and heartfelt message resonated deeply with everyone in attendance, leaving a lasting impact on how we approach mental health in our community. Tyler’s ability to connect with the audience inspired individuals to reflect on their own mental health journeys and to embrace vulnerability as a strength. Since the event, we have seen a shift in...

Town of Hinton

Tylers presentation was amazing. We are honoured to have him share his authentic story with us. His ability to connect with the audience while moving through his story allowed us to better understand our own mental health, and how to create spaces of trust so that we can speak up. We were all taken back on how he has gone through so much and has come full circle to spread awareness for his cause. The T-shirts we got were also a cherry on top. Keep it up Tyler!

Canadian Heritage Healthcare Engineers Society

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