Jimthebusdriver, Motivational Speaker

Des Moines, IA

$350 and up

Travels nationwide

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Met wife on Spring Break

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Rev Jim in movie "Finding Faith"

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PBS documentary, "Undetermined"

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Author Fair, Des Moines Public Library

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2025 headshot

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On set in Dec. 2024

Overview

Midwest father of five daughters. Grandfather to 11 ( 9 boys). Minnesota native who discovered his weakness late in life. A Mental Health advocate, tells his moving story of living with bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety.

Retired from the Postal Service, having twice served as a speech writer on the staff of the Postmaster General. Retired from the US Army with 22 years of military service as a public affairs specialist.

Has held 68 jobs before retirement, and 12 part-time jobs in retirement. Available on all social media. Runs two podcasts. Self-published Author of 8 books. School bus driver, wedding officiant, commercial actor.


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Booking information

Price range: $350 and up

What to expect

As a lifelong bipolar 2, I will have an entertaining and informational event. This past year, I was the primary speaker at a Minnesota back-to-school rally for 100 teachers. Our event lasted three hours, and I had another hour of script left to work with.

About

With the growing demand for answers on mental health, you will find Jimthebusdriver a good choice.

Jim's journey has been far from ordinary as a father of five daughters. From navigating the challenges of mental health disorders like ADD, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and Personality Disorder in his youngest child to managing his battles with Bipolar-2 personality.

Known for his energetic and dynamic speaking style, Jim's experiences extend far beyond parenting. With a career that spans military service, post office management, and even driving a school bus, he offers a wealth of knowledge and captivating stories. On top of that, he is a self-published author of eight books, a podcaster, a commercial actor, and can even officiate weddings. Retired from the US Postal Service; Postmaster in five cities and Officer-in-Charge in two; USPS Communications Manager for Iowa Postal District; served two tours at USPS Headquarters in Washington, DC as a speechwriter on the staff of Postmaster General.

Past booked events

September 2025

26

Friday

Pagan Wedding

4:00pm - 5:30pm

August 2024

10

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:00pm - 2:00pm

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