Book Justin Eggen — 2x Award-Winning War Poet, USMC Combat Veteran, and PhD Candidate — for a powerful talk on resilience, identity, and storytelling.

-----

Justin Eggen is a 2x national award-winning war poet, USMC combat veteran, and PhD candidate in Comparative Studies (Culture, Society, and Politics).

After serving in Afghanistan, he transformed his experiences through writing—publishing over a dozen works and founding Pressure Plate Publishing House.

His talks blend lived experience with academic insight, delivering a message that resonates across students, veterans, and professionals alike.

-----

War Poetry: Turning War Into Words

A powerful keynote that explores how experience—especially hardship—can be transformed into meaning through storytelling.

-----

What This Talk Delivers:

• A deeper understanding of trauma, identity, and transformation
• Tools to turn experience into meaning through writing and reflection
• A raw, honest look at war beyond headlines
• A framework for resilience, discipline, and purpose
• A message that resonates with both veterans and civilians

-----

WHO THIS IS FOR:

• Universities & Student Organizations
• Veteran Groups & Military Communities
• Leadership & Professional Development Programs
• Mental Health & Wellness Events

-----

🎤 Keynote (45–60 minutes)

🧠 Workshop (Interactive writing & reflection)

🎓 Guest Lecture / Classroom Visit

🎙️ Panels & Discussions