Weaving Light with Dark to Inspire and Ignite Your Spark

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What People Say

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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

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Little boosts go a long way. 

#motivation #inspiration #trustyourself #littlethings

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It’s giving DIY Daisy. It’s giving OG Briana weirdness. It’s giving desperation meets confidence. It’s GIVING. #sexrules #sexrulesshow #collegespeaker #keynotespeaker #consent

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Sing your song in this cosmic symphony, baby. Plenty of us want and need to hear it. 🎶 (Oh, and it doesn't have to be on social media by the way 😘)⁠
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#socialmedia #healthyliving #inspiration #motivation #balance

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Tech has a place on our earth. But it should not be at the cost of abusing our earth. Or losing our ability to even see and appreciate it. 

#screenaddiction #edtech #tech #conservation #paloalto

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Spoiler alert: I married the Freebird guy.⁠
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#comedy #humor #standupcomedy #relationshiphumor #dating #freebird

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It actually makes decisions a whole lot simpler when I just slow down, listen, and trust myself. And it makes the fallout from whatever happens as a result more bearable when I know I did what my gut told me to do.⁠
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#lifehack #lifeadvice #instinct #gutinstinct #trust

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Since when did LinkedIn become the place that pulls the hardest at my hearstrings?⁠
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#dog #adoption #overwhelm #emotions #doglover

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