Real Illness, Injury, Or Trauma Public Speaker (lived experience)
Real Experts & Real People – Trauma & Recovery
$2,080–$2,400 +20% agency fee, if applicable
25 -
65
Non Union
Principal
02/16/2026
About the Job
NOT actors. Real individual with lived experience required. We are seeking someone who has personally experienced chronic illness, injury, or life-altering trauma and can speak authentically and thoughtfully about recovery and identity evolution. This role focuses on the emotional and practical journey from grief to renewed purpose — not trauma details, but what comes next. Your experience may include (these are examples only — we are open to all lived experiences): • Brain injury (TBI, concussion, stroke) • Chronic illness diagnosis • Amputation or mobility changes • Long-term rehabilitation • Major health event that reshaped your life You may be: • A public speaker • An advocate • A nonprofit founder • A podcast guest or host • An adaptive athlete • An author or community leader • Or simply someone with a powerful, reflective story We are especially interested in individuals who can speak to the bridge between “who I was” and “who I am now” — and how recovery created new meaning or direction. If your story reflects resilience, reflection, and forward movement, we would truly love to hear from you. Rate: $2,080–$2,400 total +20% agency fee (if applicable/booked through a talent agent) (Final rate is pending hours) Includes approximately 16 hours (prep calls, rehearsal, and shoot). Referrals welcome. If you know someone who may be a strong fit but is not on Casting Networks, please have them email: jordon@beaubonneaucasting.com or designcasting101@gmail.com Please include name, contact information, brief background, and resume (if applicable). Nationwide search. Chicago shoot. Travel expenses provided in addition to compensation for talent outside the Chicagoland area. ADDING NOTE: If you are not on Casting Networks, you can use this link to submit! (Free for this job / no membership required) *Feel free to forward this on* https://app.castingnetworks.com/public-pages/open-call/real-experts-real-people-trauma-recovery/f47bcf58-07f4-11f1-a00f-51521fccf6c3
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