Canadian Motivational Speaker & Advocate
Inspire By Example
Chris Cull cycled across Canada to raise awareness for substance use and mental health — sharing stories of recovery, resilience, and hope along every kilometre.
Surviving Addiction
A documentary series capturing candid experiences with addiction and mental health across Canada.
Be the Change You Wish to See in the World
Inspire By Example aims to become the largest digital library of written addiction lived experience stories, highlighting the multiple pathways in the continuum of care.
The goal is for individuals struggling to see a little bit of themselves in these stories — and create the paradigm shift in understanding that recovery is possible.
Meet Chris
Recovery Stories
Real people. Real journeys. Real hope.
Matt Devine
Matt Devine
Hello, my name is Matt Devine and to be honest my story is quite average. Some would even say boring.
Daniel Hearn
Daniel Hearn
I craved alcohol years before I had my first drink. My Father would get angry with me because I was constantly asking him what it was like to be drunk.
Annie McCullough
Annie McCullough
My birth mother was only 16 when she found out she was pregnant, so she had me and gave me up for adoption.
Lisa Simone
Lisa Simone
My name is Lisa Simone, and I am a person in long term recovery. For me, that means I have not used alcohol or any other drugs for over thirteen years.
Photo Gallery
Snapshots from the cross-Canada ride and the communities along the way.
Testimonials & Reviews
What audiences, partners, and communities are saying about Chris's message and impact.
Chris is a brilliant speaker and a pleasure to work with. He asked the right questions to give the best possible presentation to our audiences. The weaving of his personal story with policy recommendations both grabbed our audience's emotions and provoked new thinking.
Chris captivated our audience at our Annual Fundraising Breakfast with a keynote that was both deeply personal and profoundly inspiring. His ability to translate his lived experience into a message of hope and humanity left a lasting impression on everyone in the room. We would be thrilled to work with Chris again and highly recommend him wholeheartedly.
Great leaders, through their words and more importantly their actions, enable others to live their best lives and to do their best work. In these ways, Chris has brought his own personal growth to his leadership. He is fueled by strongly held values, which we share, and his passion for change in the way society sees addiction and the way our support systems are being designed to help.
Chris' enthusiasm and tireless dedication is making a difference and inspiring others on their personal roads to wellness; one dialogue at a time. We are fortunate to be working with such a selfless and compassionate individual.
I wanted to thank Chris for his presentation. His advice to the supporting family members and friends really touched home for me. I felt very encouraged that although the last few years has been very difficult, there is hope.
Let's Work Together
Book Chris for speaking, consulting, or media opportunities — or reach out to start a conversation about recovery, resilience, and hope.