Engaging, Interactive
With a background in comedy and a focus on
connection, I help people rethink how they
communicate, collaborate, and show up. My keynotes
and workshops turn real-world challenges
into launchpads for lasting change.
About Briana
Briana Hansen is a high-energy keynote speaker, writer, and performer who brings humor and heart to the hard stuff—like communication, connection, consent, and navigating the beautifully messy human experience. With a background in comedy, storytelling, and personal development, she’s built a career out of turning awkward moments and sticky topics into engaging, interactive experiences that leave audiences laughing, thinking, and actually feeling.
Whether she’s working with college students, military personnel, or corporate leaders, Briana combines research-backed insights with just the right amount of irreverence to make her keynotes feel less like lectures and more like conversations you’ll remember.
Ready to energize your next event and connect with your audience in a meaningful way? Reach out here to bring Briana in as your next speaker.
Signature Keynotes
Impactful. Uplifting. Surprisingly Fun
Briana Hansen
Briana Hansen brings a rare blend of comedy, authenticity, and playfulness to every keynote, turning heavy or complex topics into engaging, memorable experiences that inspire teams to lead with confidence and prioritize connection.
Sex Rules
Sex Rules transforms tough conversations about consent and communication into interactive, laughter-filled moments that leave students empowered with real tools to build respect and connection.
Feeling Risky
Feeling Risky uses humor, interaction, and big-picture perspective to explore decision-making and substance use, helping students pause, think, and choose wisely without losing the fun.
What People Say
I will never be the same girl I was.I LOVE THE SPEAKER, she made such an awkward topic relevant and fun to learn about.
Honestly, Briana nailed it. This talk was long overdue for our campus and I’m so glad we had her come.
I appreciated Briana’s humor and openness. She tackled hard subjects in a way that kept me engaged without feeling overwhelmed.
Loved this session! Briana is a fantastic speaker — so real, so funny, and so informed.
Keep on being up beat while delivering material. Makes some of the heavier content much easier to handle. Would definitely attend another presentation from Briana!
I would like her to know that she did a fantastic job! Memorizing an hour of presentation as well as having a theatrical background made her presentation unlike anything I’ve seen.
Briana’s session was the most engaging and effective talk on sex ed I’ve ever attended. Funny, clear, and empowering.
Briana made this experience so comfortable. I usually get nervous talking about this stuff but she made it approachable and even fun.
It was awesome and super helpful. Briana made everyone feel safe and respected.
Briana brought so much energy and empathy to the session. You could tell she really cared about connecting with the students.
The speaker was wonderful, did great at engaging the crowd while still delivering a respectful, serious, and informative presentation.
I just want to say Briana was amazing! She made the topic fun and informative, and I genuinely learned a lot.
I would say that this presentation was unlike any other college lecture I’ve seen. I actually wish that Briana was given more time to present… Overall, it was engaging and impressive to watch.
It’s an incredible mix between real genuine conversation and humor. It makes a serious topic memorable and digestible for all audiences.
Of course there’s a
Podcast
“A Spark” with Briana Hansen: Real stories. Ridiculous
moments. Relatable lessons.
Every week, I share short, true stories from my life — the kind that make
you laugh, think, or say, “same.” With a blend of humor, honesty, and
insight, this podcast delivers snackable, story-driven episodes that offer
light takeaways on life, connection, and communication.
Whether it’s a personal disaster turned funny anecdote or an everyday
awkward moment that reveals something deeper, each episode is designed
to entertain while leaving you with a tiny spark of perspective.
If you’re into humorous storytelling, thoughtful observations, and bite-sized
wisdom — this is the podcast for you.
Perfect for fans of conversational podcasts, motivational storytelling, and
smart comedy that doesn’t take itself too seriously
Latest Writings and Write Ups
To Those Who No Longer
Recognize Me…
I’ve been through a number of physical, emotional, personal, and spiritual transformations lately. And yes, all at once. It started slow, like a trickle
Please Allow Me to
Reintroduce Myself…
Welcome back. I say that to both you, dear reader, and to myself. It’s been a hundred emotional years and a couple lifetimes since we last met.
Lesson from the
Islands
I just got back from Hawaii yesterday. I spent a long weekend in Maui. I was there for a wedding. They call it getting “Maui’d.”
