Ask The Expert: Kelly Swanson

You have a real question. Maybe it's about pricing — do you hold firm or push higher? Maybe it's the consulting package you can't quite structure, the bigger client you're not sure how to pitch, or the book you're ready to sell but don't know where to start. Whatever it is, you need a straight answer from someone who has actually solved it — not a forum thread, not a Google rabbit hole.

That's Ask the Expert.

Every month, one of NSA's most accomplished pros sits down with you — live, online, members only — and works through your real questions in real time. No decks. No scripts. No surface-level advice. Just the honest, been-there guidance that used to take years of relationship-building to access. Bring your stickiest challenge. Leave with a clear next move.

September's expert is Kelly Swanson.

Kelly Swanson is a Hall of Fame motivational speaker, award-winning storyteller, and comedian known for her powerful ability to make people laugh while teaching them how to transform their mindset through story. She’s a contributor to the Huffington Post, a cast member of the television show The Fashion Hero, and the author of Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale, The Story Formula, and The Affirmation Journal for Positive Thinking. 

In 2022, she was inducted into the National Speakers Association Speaker Hall of Fame. In October, 2026, Kelly will be inducted into the NC Women Business Owners Hall of Fame for 22 years of influencing thousands of people across the country.

With over two decades of making people laugh while changing the way they see their story, Kelly now teaches leaders, teams, and influencers how to use the power of strategic storytelling to connect, persuade, and create lasting impact. She doesn’t just teach story—she lives it. Sharing her own journey from self-doubt to standing ovations, Kelly will show you how to flip your script, find your brave, and discover the story that’s been waiting to be told—all while laughing the whole way.