Author. Speaker. Coach.
Kelli Nielsen – Transformational Speaker & Workshop Facilitator
Kelli Nielsen is a dynamic keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and advocate who helps organizations embrace change, build resilience, and lead with purpose.
As the founder of Grace For Living After Loss, co-founder of The Unscripted Living Project, and author of You’re Not Crazy, You’re Grieving, Kelli blends neuroscience, personal transformation, and the playful art of improv to createexperiences that are as inspiring as they are actionable.
Drawing from her own story of overcoming profound loss, Kelli teaches how to rewire the brain for adaptability, emotional intelligence, and strength in times of change. Her approach combines science, storytelling, and humor to show audiences how to move from surviving to thriving.
As an improv performer and coach, Kelli brings a fresh and engaging twist to leadership and team development—using improv to build trust, creativity, and collaboration in high-pressure environments.
Whether speaking on stage or facilitating an interactive workshop, Kelli leaves audiences energized, equipped, and ready to lead with courage and purpose.
What You Can Expect:
Keynote Speaking: Inspiring talks that blend personal storytelling, neuroscience, and improv to help your audience build resilience, improve leadership, and foster authentic connection.
Workshops & Seminars: Interactive sessions that use improv exercises to enhance creativity, mental flexibility, and team cohesion while integrating practical strategies for emotional well-being.
Customized Programs: Tailored programs that merge your organization's goals with Kelli’s proven frameworks for navigating adversity and embracing growth—no matter the circumstances.
Kelli’s presentations are not just about ideas—they’re about action. She challenges audiences to show up as their best selves and lead from a place of purpose, humor, and authenticity.
Ready to bring out the best in your team? Contact Kelli today to book a transformative keynote or workshop.
Don’t Miss Out
You're Not Crazy, You're Grieving is a step-by-step guide designed to help you process loss, regain clarity, and walk toward healing with hope and purpose.
Discover Grace For Living After Loss
A faith-based, neuroscience-backed grief recovery course designed to help individuals and communities heal from deep personal loss.
Available as a digital product for personal growth or as a program for churches and organizations.
Explore The Unscripted Living Project
Break Free. Laugh Loud. Live Fully.
The Unscripted Living Project is a nonprofit that uses the power of improv and comedy to boost mental health, build resilience, and reignite joy. Through creative expression, connection, and laughter, we help you break free from anxiety, embrace adaptability, and move through life with confidence and courage.
About Me
I spent the first 40 years of my life in Minnesota, where I learned to tough it out through cold winters and some serious life challenges. I've been through a lot—surviving cancer twice, dealing with a divorce, going through bankruptcy, and losing my home. But the biggest shock came in 2017 when I lost my mom to suicide. It shook me to my core, and I realized I was done with what Minnesota had to offer. So, I packed up and moved to sunny Florida, hoping for a fresh start.
A few months after I settled in, my 20-year-old son, Quintin, asked if he could join me. He’d been struggling with drug addiction, but his desire to start fresh and live a healthy life in Florida was music to my ears. Sadly, that wasn’t his story to have. His friends and family in Minnesota threw him a “goodbye” party, a final celebration before his new life began. But that night, he overdosed, and on July 8th, 2018, we lost him.
Since then, I’ve gone through a supernatural healing process, and I’ve learned so much about myself and what it means to keep going, even when it feels impossible. Would I give anything to have my mom and Quintin back? Absolutely. But I’ve come to understand that their passing brought me gifts of strength, clarity, and growth. Now, I’m dedicated to helping others who are facing their own grief or battling addiction and trauma to keep moving forward and find the good in life again.
One of the things that’s helped me the most in healing is improv. It’s something I started doing as a hobby, but it’s become a huge part of my journey. Improv taught me how to be present, to embrace uncertainty, and to find joy in the messiness of life—lessons that I now share with others. I use improv as a tool to teach people how to recover, live more fully, and lead with authenticity. It’s helped me get out of my head and into my heart, and I’m passionate about showing others how they can do the same.
Since moving to Florida, I’ve embraced each day as a new opportunity to grow and heal. Life is unpredictable, and I’m learning to make the most of every moment—finding joy, strength, and purpose along the way. My focus is on embracing the gifts that come with each new season of life and helping others do the same.
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