SAM Webb went on a journey to seek his purpose in life and now passes on advice, encouragement and motivation to future generations.
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Mr Webb was a contestant on reality television show Survivor in 2016, where he says he learned a hell of a lot about himself.
He is also one half of the charity organisation LIVIN, which started in 2013.
LIVIN was founded to wipe out the stigma on mental illness and raise awareness for suicide prevention.
The organisation implements innovative strategies to remain relatable to the younger generation through apparel, celebrity and social media profiles.
The core of LIVIN’s mission is the mantra “It Ain’t Weak to Speak,” to encourage and inspire people to speak up and seek help.
After one of his friends, Dwayne Lally, committed suicide, Mr Webb was forced to find himself.
“It took me on my own journey. I was lost in this world. Now I’ve found my purpose in life,” he said.
“I want to encourage the kids at Luminosity to speak out, tell people how it is and not to hide emotions.”
“It’s ok to have a chat and it’s ok to not be ok, and I think it’s more about normalising mental health.
“It’s a taboo topic, people brush it away. Mental health is more important than physical health.
“If we can step up and have the right people endorsing it, spreading the message from a young age, it’s important. I hope that I’m relatable to the young guys and girls when I speak to them.”
A lot of the time, he is approached by people after a speech and informed that he has made a difference.
“They tell me they feel like they can talk. It gives them a barrier, and the confidence to speak up,” he said.
“It gives them the confidence and sharing a story could save a life.”
Why is mental health becoming so prominent in this day and age? For Mr Webb, he feels it is because bullying and judging is no longer confined to the school yard.
“We have so much access to so much content. Bullying doesn’t stop in the school yard, it goes well beyond that,” he said.
“There’s Facebook and Instagram and all of that. But life on social media is never as good as how it looks.
“My main advice is to own your true self. Don’t be afraid to unlock your true identity. It’s ok to have weaknesses and be vulnerable. No one is the best at anything.
“The sooner you can discover your weaknesses the better you are for self confidence, for self love, for transformation and for getting back on track.”