Jordan Toma

Jordan Toma is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, bestselling author, and founder of the viral movement *I’m Just a Kid with an IEP*. But long before he was speaking on stages across the country or inspiring millions online, Jordan was the kid sitting in the back of the classroom convinced he would never measure up.

Growing up with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and learning challenges that made school feel impossible, Jordan spent years believing he would never be successful. He struggled academically, battled self-doubt, and constantly felt misunderstood by teachers, peers, and even himself. School became a place filled with frustration, embarrassment, and labels that made him question his worth.

Everything began to change because someone believed in him before he fully believed in himself.

For Jordan, that person was his mom. But through his journey, he realized that for many people, it can be anyone — a parent, teacher, coach, counselor, mentor, friend, or even one person who simply chooses to see potential in you when you cannot see it yourself. That belief can change everything. Through years of failure, rejection, setbacks, and hard lessons, Jordan slowly realized something that now defines his entire message:

**Your struggle will become your strength if you keep going through it instead of letting it define you.**

That realization changed the trajectory of his life.

After years of being told what he *couldn’t* do, Jordan went on to build a successful career in business and finance before ultimately discovering his true purpose — helping students, parents, educators, and adults understand that learning differently does not mean being less capable.

Jordan self-published his first book, *I’m Just a Kid with an IEP*, after facing rejection and doubt from traditional publishing routes. The book became a powerful voice for students who often feel unseen, unheard, or underestimated. Since then, his message has resonated with millions through social media and hundreds of live events at schools, conferences, and organizations across the country.

Known for his raw honesty, humor, high energy, and deeply personal storytelling, Jordan speaks openly about mental health, self-worth, resilience, failure, and overcoming adversity. His ability to connect with audiences comes from the fact that he isn’t speaking *at* people — he is speaking from lived experience.

Jordan’s work is about more than motivation. It is about changing the way people see themselves.

Whether he is talking to a struggling student, a burned-out teacher, a parent fighting for their child, or an adult still carrying the weight of labels placed on them years ago, Jordan’s mission remains the same:

To help people realize they are not broken, behind, or incapable — they simply have a different story to write.

His second book continues that mission on an even deeper level, exploring identity, mental health, resilience, self-belief, and the emotional battles so many people silently face every day. Through vulnerability, humor, and hard-earned lessons, Jordan hopes his books help readers feel understood, empowered, and reminded that their hardest moments do not define their future.

Today, Jordan Toma travels nationwide delivering powerful keynote presentations to schools, educators, corporations, and communities while continuing to build one of the most impactful motivational platforms focused on students, mental health, and overcoming adversity.

Because to Jordan, this was never just about books.

It was about becoming the person he once desperately needed when he was growing up.

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Jordan Toma is the author of *I’m Just a Kid with an IEP* & Invisible: Don't Forget The Kids in the Back ,motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and advocate for mental health and learning differences. He has inspired millions through social media and live speaking events with his message that struggles do not define you — they can become your greatest strength.