Kelly Swanson, CSP. CPAE – Funny Motivational Speaker

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Media Featuring Funny Motivational Speaker & Storytelling Speaker Kelly Swanson

Featured Guest on PBS Side By Side with Dr Nido Qubein

Dr Qubein interviews Kelly about her impressive 21-year career as an award-winning storyteller, comedian, and funny motivational speaker – and what the future holds. A rare peek behind the scenes of this woman who has charmed audiences and tickled funny bones from coast to coast.

Featured in Global Authority Magazine

Not only is Kelly known across the country as a powerhouse on stage – with her humor and award-winning storytelling as a funny motivational speaker – she also is a sought after coach. Helping people uncover the magic in their story and how to impact others with it, is Kelly’s true super power,

Featured in Global Authority Magazine  – Fall 2025


Global Authority Magazine brought together 27 people who’ve built real businesses, real impact, and real perspective. No gimmicks. No glossed-over bios. Just honest stories that show the real journey.

My feature is called Tell Me A Story Or I Ain’t Buying It” which is about the power of story in this new AI driven world.

Featured as the Celebrity Mentor on The Fashion Hero TV Show Season 1, Episodes 3 & 4

Kelly was brought in as a celebrity mentor on The Fashion Hero TV Show – a show centered around the fashion industry and contestants who compete to represent the fashion brands participating in the season –  where winners are chosen by more than outward appearance. Kelly was brought in as a funny motivational speaker to encourage and empower the contestants. She also taught them how to tap into the power of their own stories to become brand ambassadors on camera and in their fashion modeling careers.

Fashion Hero TV with Kelly Swanson
Kelly Swanson Motivational Speaker and Comedian
Kelly Swanson Motivational Speaker and Storyteller Acting
The Fashion Hero

Huffington Post Contributor

Kelly brings her wickedly funny southern charm, heart for empowering others, and strategic storytelling wisdom to the readers of The Huffington Post.  She is truly a funny motivational speaker that audiences love to hear and read.