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Kelly Swanson is an award-winning storyteller, motivational and keynote speaker, corporate comedian, and the author of “Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale? - How to Hang on to Humor When Live Doesn't Go the Way You Planned”. Kelly creates outrageously funny, motivating, educational, and empowering programs and shows for corporations, associations, non-profits, conferences, and general audiences, that teach stress relief, change management, healthy workplace attitudes, customer service, stronger teams and how to become unforgettable sales people.

Humorist Kelly Swanson has opened for Loretta Lynn, performed numerous contracts for Holland America Cruise Lines, and was a featured artist at the Best of Our State Festival and the National Storytelling Festival. Our State Magazine calls her "One of North Carolina's Funniest Women." Kelly is the author of several books, CD's, and DVDs. She has won awards from the Parenting Publications Association and the Film Advisory Board. Her work has been featured in Speaker Magazine, Brio Magazine, Her Magazine, Entrepreneur.com, and extensive online publications. She has spoken for many state and national associations - including the National Speakers Association Annual Conference in 2007 and 2009.

Kelly Swanson is currently developing new shows and new material for her one-woman shows on education, human resources, and healthcare. An expert in presentation customization, Kelly Swanson prefers to work with you as a client to develop the most personalized program possible for your group.

"I have to tell you about my experience watching Kelly Swanson.  She was completely amazing and one of the most funny and motivating speakers I have ever seen.  I have been to many seminars and the fact she was down to earth, brought real life experiences and the creativeness of her style of learning into her program made the experience stick with me in a way I could understand and I could use.  I could take her technique into other places besides work, I could use them in life itself.  She made me laugh, she made me cry and she made me want to tell others all about her and to stay on the funny side of life.  Thank you Kelly for ‘deciding to dance’ and become a professional storyteller and bringing us into your world."
Johnine Fregia
Nurse Recruiter
Presbyterian Healthcare

"It was such a pleasure working with you for our recent Focus on You! Event. It was a huge success with our largest attendance ever! We had an enormous response to your Who Hijacked My Fairytale program, with 490 ladies attending. We had to turn away 100 more due to capacity restraints. You were delightful with your southern charm, stories and characters. Our comment cards included so many positive comments about you and your wonderful program. It is truly a fun, hilarious program with a very positive message...something we all need! I want to thank you for being so nice to work with. You made everything so easy."
Linda Skillman
Center for Women's Health
Shelbyville,  Indiana

"Thank you so much for all the information you sent our way. I truly enjoyed hearing you - you were by far my favorite from the meeting.  I plan to share much of your words of wisdom with folks I know.  We all need inspiration every now and then and your delivery makes it that much better.  Best wishes in all your endeavors and I hope to hear you along the way again soon."  
Patti Fisher
Director, Client Relations & Relocation
Prudential Carolinas Realty

"What a pleasure it was to have you with us for our Chamber Banquet. Your unique presentation style and vivid portrayal of characters was incredible."
Ginnie Currin
Executive Director
Granville Chamber of Commerce