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Find Your Brave

Potential is everywhere. The power to improve and the chance to succeed is inside everyone, but few people can see it. I have been to some of the darkest places and struggled through some of the hardest times, learning difficult lessons along the way. Drawing on my own experiences, I help people from all walks of life to find the courage they need to unleash their true potential.

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Arman’s story is incredible! Few people have been through such difficult times, and fewer still can turn their experiences into lessons we can all benefit from…
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Arman doesn’t dilute his story. He talks openly about his choices and their dramatic consequences, showing everyone how his extreme and moving
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This talk tells the naked truth and gives us hope that more people can find their way back to health, happiness and success. Arman is living proof that we…
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Arman’s story is unforgettable. From a life of isolation and misery to becoming an anchor of the community, it will touch your heart and soul.
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What a wonderful experience. No matter who you are, Arman’s story is so moving that it will bring tears to your eyes and a smile to your face.
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I have hired top speakers of all kinds and Arman is truly in a league of his own. He has an uncanny ability to reach out to audiences in a way I rarely see.
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What a heatfelt performance by Arman! He is a great presenter with an important message about including others and celebrating diversity to…
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Find Your Brave

Potential is everywhere. The power to improve and the chance to succeed is inside everyone, but few people can see it. I have been to some of the darkest places and struggled through some of the hardest times, learning difficult lessons along the way. Drawing on my own experiences as a former addict and criminal, I help people from all walks of life to find the courage they need to unleash their true potential.

Find Out More
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Arman’s story is incredible! Few people have been through such difficult times, and fewer still can turn their experiences into lessons we can all benefit from…
1516313731960.jpeg
Arman doesn’t dilute his story. He talks openly about his choices and their dramatic consequences, showing everyone how his extreme and moving
1516308008904.jpeg
This talk tells the naked truth and gives us hope that more people can find their way back to health, happiness and success. Arman is living proof that we…
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Arman’s story is unforgettable. From a life of isolation and misery to becoming an anchor of the community, it will touch your heart and soul.
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What a wonderful experience. No matter who you are, Arman’s story is so moving that it will bring tears to your eyes and a smile to your face.
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I have hired top speakers of all kinds and Arman is truly in a league of his own. He has an uncanny ability to reach out to audiences in a way I rarely see.
1516583456065.jpeg
What a heatfelt performance by Arman! He is a great presenter with an important message about including others and celebrating diversity to…
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Arman Vestad:
Ex-Criminal
Public Speaker Human Being

I used to make a living from drugs, guns, and intimidation. To others it looked like I lived a dangerous yet glamorous life of luxury, but deep down I was lonely and miserable. As my actions began to catch up with me, a ten minute chat with a policeman changed everything.

Knowing I wasn’t alone and that people cared made a world of difference. I gained more confidence but also became more humble. As I set out on a new path as a debt adviser to people struggling with debt, I realised I could put my experiences to good use. I had moved from silence to sharing, and from solitude to solidarity. 

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From addict and criminal to debt adviser and public speaker – how did he do it? Sign up to learn more about Arman’s inspiring journey.
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ArmanV's Key values

  • Bravery

It takes courage to do the things that move us forward in life. Brave living can propel us forwards to our hopes, dreams, and happiness.  

  • Openness

They say a problem shared is a problem halved. Speaking openly and honestly about your problems can help you to solve them.  

  • Vulnerability

Nobody is perfect, and nobody can face life alone. There is no shame in asking for help or getting support. People love to help. 

  • Friendliness

A smile can make someone’s day. Friendliness and compassion change our world for the better. 

Public Speaking

From a wholesome childhood to becoming one of Norway’s most notorious criminals. Hear Arman’s story and learn how he rebuilt his life. Against all odds, Arman proved that you can make a positive difference for yourself, for others, and for society no matter what your past holds.

An inspiring story that shows you’re at your strongest when you dare to ask for help. 

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From a wholesome childhood to becoming one of Norway’s most notorious criminals. Hear Arman’s story and learn how he rebuilt his life. Against all odds, Arman proved that you can make a positive difference for yourself, for others, and for society no matter what your past holds.

An inspiring story that shows you’re at your strongest when you dare to ask for help. 

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Once a feared criminal, Arman became an adviser to people in debt. Using the same methods he used to pull himself out of extreme financial trouble, he now shows people how to deal with their own money problems. Forget the spreadsheets, budgets, and banking tricks – these are tips that actually work!

Learn Arman’s secret to mastering money and improve your own financial outlook.   

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Once a feared criminal, Arman became an adviser to people in debt. Using the same methods he used to pull himself out of extreme financial trouble, he now shows people how to deal with their own money problems. Forget the spreadsheets, budgets, and banking tricks – these are tips that actually work!

Learn Arman’s secret to mastering money and improve your own financial outlook.    

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The most powerful tool we have is communication. You can only create meaningful change when you break down barriers with open and honest conversations. Learn how to support your employees, build their confidence, and create a better workplace for everyone.

Give your organisation a competitive edge with tried and tested communication techniques.   

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The most powerful tool we have is communication. You can only create meaningful change when you break down barriers with open and honest conversations. Learn how to support your employees, build their confidence, and create a better workplace for everyone.

Give your organisation a competitive edge with tried and tested communication techniques.     

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Is your next star employee in prison? It sounds crazy, but reformed criminals are some of the most talented and loyal workers in today’s job market. Taking a chance on a former criminal could give your organisation a new perspective and access to a unique skill set. As a reformed criminal himself, Arman knows how important second chances can be.

Discover how to hire from a talented pool of reformed, loyal individuals and take your organisation to new heights.   

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Is your next star employee in prison? It sounds crazy, but reformed criminals are some of the most talented and loyal workers in today’s job market. Taking a chance on a former criminal could give your organisation a new perspective and access to a unique skill set. As a reformed criminal himself, Arman knows how important second chances can be.

Discover how to hire from a talented pool of reformed, loyal individuals and take your organisation to new heights.   

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Assistance from Arman

Brave Money

Skills, coaching, and support for employers and employees  

Helping organisations gain a better understanding of employee finances
Creating support schemes and skills programs
Brightening the messaging around the taboo topic of money
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Brave Living

Support networks and initiatives for friendly organisations and towns

Creating new schemes that support healthier, happier living
Consulting on inclusiveness and finding ways to overcome divisive issues
Bringing people together, one community at a time
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Brave Leaders

Empowering businesses to employee talented former criminals

Giving brave bosses access to the best candidates in the market
Finding and placing ambitious problem solvers
Supporting the transition and leading the way with rehabilitation
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Brave Leaders

Empowering businesses to employee talented former criminals

Giving brave bosses access to the best candidates in the market
Finding and placing ambitious problem solvers
Supporting the transition and leading the way with rehabilitation
Learn More

Brave Living

Support networks and initiatives for friendly organisations and towns

Creating new schemes that support healthier, happier living
Consulting on inclusiveness and finding ways to overcome divisive issues
Bringing people together, one community at a time
Learn More

Brave Money

Skills, coaching, and support for employers and employees  

Helping organisations gain a better understanding of employee finances
Creating support schemes and skills programs
Brightening the messaging around the taboo topic of money
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Arman's Method

Many people have changed their life for the better, but few tell others how they did it. Fewer still have made a system out of their struggle so that others can use it too.

My own life changing journey followed this process and it’s the foundation for all of my programs. It won’t make you rich or famous, but it could make you content, secure, and happy. 

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Supporting Communities

We’re at our strongest when we work together. Arman is on a mission to raise the social temperature, get us talking to each other, and build strong support networks that help us all to get by. From ‘Global Human Warming’ to the Tour de Wave, join the movement and make a difference for yourself and those around you.  

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Events

Events

Global Human Warming

The world is full of compassionate, caring, wonderful human beings. It’s easy to lose sight of the power we have, but a smile or a single good deed really can change somebody else’s life for the better. Global Human Warming is Arman’s way to bring us all together, to raise

Events

The Tour de Wave

The Tour de Wave is a running event like no other. Over five stages, Arman spreads positivity by smiling and waving to everyone he meets. Along the way he spends time with nursing home residents and school children, performs good deeds, and engages with Mayors to improve friendliness around Norway.

Events

The Good Mile

The Good Mile is a unique event that’s suitable for runners of all ages and abilities. Participants not only get to run through some of the most beautiful and welcoming areas, but also get the opportunity to do good deeds. Help the community, improve your fitness, and spread positivity by.

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Media about Arman

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What Does it Mean to Live Bravely?

Life isn’t always easy. From love and loss to work struggles and financial worries,
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Money Tips for Hard Times

Have you ever struggled to make ends meet? Do you worry about how you’re
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Why brave leaders should hire ex-criminals

Most recruiters and companies would laugh if you told them that criminals make the
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MORTEN N DAAE & ARMAN VESTAD

OUT OF THE ASHES

Turning the page after a life of crime

Growing up on a tiny Norwegian island, Arman was an outsider among his schoolmates. Money can buy friends, and he turned first to petty theft, then to drugs, fraud and weapons dealing. All to finance his lavish, but shallow life style.

A series of minor prison sentences later, it all culminated when he was arrested for supplying the weapons to a heinous triple homicide. As a drug addict hopelessly in debt, he saw no way out.

Slowly, he kicked the habit, got rid of his debt and became a renowned financial expert and public speaker. 

Today, he burns for helping others – both outcasts and ordinary people. He strives every day to be the type of father he wished he had when he was little.

“Out of the Ashes ” is a sincere, raw and at times humorously written story, with glimpses of childhood, a criminal career, and the journey of incredible transformation.

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