Kelly Swanson
Southern-Fried Sass. Heartstring Humor. And stories that turn life's messes into punchlines.
Travels from Greensboro NC, USA
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Speaks on:
Personal Growth
Resilience
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Keynote
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Key Audience Outcomes
Participants gained actionable strategies for incorporating storytelling into their presentations and communications.
Attendees felt inspired and motivated to embrace their own stories and use them to connect with others on a deeper level.
Listeners experienced a renewed sense of joy and positivity, leaving them feeling uplifted and encouraged in both their personal and professional lives.
Individuals developed a greater appreciation for the power of storytelling in building relationships, fostering understanding, and driving positive change.
Generated by Talkadot based on 475 audience feedback
Kelly's Bio
If Dolly Parton and Brené Brown had a storytelling baby in rhinestones, it’d be Kelly. A Hall of Fame speaker and award-winning storyteller, she blends Southern sass, laugh-out-loud humor, and deep wisdom to turn any room into a front porch conversation. Her custom-crafted keynotes leave audiences laughing, crying, and seeing their own stories in a whole new light. She doesn’t do lectures—she delivers unforgettable experiences packed with practical tools to help people lead, connect, and communicate with heart. One attendee said, “She didn’t just change how I see my story—she reminded me it was worth telling in the first place. Then she handed me a match, pointed at the sky, and said, ‘Go light it up.’” Whether she’s keynoting a ballroom or lighting up a breakout, Kelly leaves people feeling seen, fired up, and ready to reimagine what’s possible—one story at a time.
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Kelly Offers the Following Talks
Reimagine What's Possible. Flip Your Script. See your life and work in a whole new story.
Humor
Motivation
High Energy
Keynote With All The Feels
For the client looking for an experience, not a lecture
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