Apollo Bakopoulos is a powerful keynote speaker and award-winning LGBTQ+ film director with a background in coaching. On stage, Apollo shares his personal journey from overcoming deep internal challenges to becoming an internationally recognized filmmaker and speaker. He reveals the principles behind his transformation and lifestyle blueprint that shaped his results. Apollo understands how to create emotional breakthroughs and “aha” moments in the room that move audiences from fear into clarity, confidence, and possibility.
With over 15 years in personal growth, mentorship from world-renowned transformational leaders, and 1,500+ hours of coaching, he provides a clear and practical blueprint for lasting personal success.
His film ALIGNED has reached global audiences through over 25+ screenings and live events across the United States, Europe, and Australia. It premiered at the BFI Flare London LGBTQ+ Film Festival and has received 12 awards and honors, including Best Producer at the Brooklyn Film Festival.
A magnetic presence, Apollo has been featured on numerous media and major stations, including Advocate Channel, Star Channel’s Prime Time News, iHeartRadio and spoken at the International mBIT Conference and the UNLEASHED LGBTQ+ Conference & Festival.
He creates emotionally rich, soul-nourishing representations of healthy intimacy and radical self-acceptance, emphasizing LGBTQ+ youth. He also helped raise $20,000 in 10 days for homeless LGBTQ+ youth in New York City and $17,000 in 7 days for youth education.
Based in New York City, he speaks internationally and works alongside his team dedicated to empowering individuals.
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