Anxiety & Angst
Moving teens & young adults out of ISOLATION through conversation and connection
Anxiety & Angst
Moving teens & young adults out of ISOLATION through conversation and connection
“Anxiety and its associated disorders seem to be the defining mental illnesses of young people today.”
– Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation, 2024
Hi friend! I’m Brittany!
Speaker, author, and aspiring 80s rockstar!
I have the best job in the world: I travel the country helping teens, college students, and select corporate teams break out of isolation through conversation and connection.
Teen and young adult mental health struggles are at an all-time high, and the opportunity for proactive solutions is here! Whether it’s 10 or 10,000 people in the room, my mission is the same: teach audiences how to create space for their peers and open up about how they feel.
There are many ways to combat mental health struggles, but the most important and often the hardest one is… talking about it. Shame. Guilt. Judgment.
Misunderstanding. My goal isn’t to “fix” anyone—it’s to give them their power back so they can take control of their own story.
“I felt like it was just her and I in the room, because she was really hitting home with every sentence she said. The talk felt so personalized that I forgot it wasn’t just her and I.
– Klayr, TNSTRONG Teen Summit
I couldn't figure out how to put words to what I was feeling…
“I always felt that if someone were to just stand in front of me and tell me they knew how I was feeling and they made it through to the other side… I feel like that would have made all the difference.”
Going from a place of ‘suffering from’ my anxiety and now ‘living with’ it has been a hot mess express to say the least. When I was young, I was tortured by the question: why are certain things so easy for other people but so hard for me? While counseling and therapy helped me answer that question – I realized a powerful thing: If I had just known how to talk about how I felt, I could have saved myself some of the most heartbreaking and truly soulbreaking years as a teenager and young adult.
My own mental health struggles led me into the field of psychology. While working in schools as a mental health pro, I thought to myself one day, “there has got to be a better way!” I wanted to reach more teenagers at one time, be able to tell my story and get them talking and taking their power back – from struggles that make us feel so powerless.
I see them. I hear them. I am them.
“The more you talk about how you feel, the less power it has over you!”
31.9%
of 13-18 year olds are estimated to have an anxiety disorder
<40M
adults in the US have an anxiety disorder
1 in 5
teenagers aged 13-18 have experienced or are experiencing a debilitating mental illness
01 The Breakfast Club’s Guide to Mental Health: Move Out of Isolation Through Conversation & Connection
Just like the students in The Breakfast Club found strength in sharing their stories, this keynote dives into the power of conversation and connection when it comes to mental health. With high-energy storytelling, interactive moments, and a dose of 80s nostalgia, Brittany shows how talking about what we carry can break down walls, build real connections, and remind us we’re never alone. You’ll leave not just inspired, but ready to keep the conversation going—and to become an Overcomer in your own life.
* Signature Keynote
02 We’re Not Gunna Take It!: Overcoming the Lies Anxiety Tells Us
Anxiety is loud, convincing, and often full of lies! However, it doesn’t get the final say. In this high-energy, music-fueled keynote, Brittany unpacks the sneaky ways anxiety shows up in college life and how to push back with truth, resilience, and connection. With powerful storytelling, interactive moments, and a dose of 80s rock anthem spirit (get ready to sing!), students will leave ready to turn down the lies, turn up their confidence, and take back control of their mental health.
*College & University Students
03 Don’t You… Forget About YOU: Rediscover Your Purpose and Passion by Doing Things You Actually Like
In the middle of deadlines, meetings, and responsibilities, it’s easy to forget about the most important person on the team… you! This engaging, interactive keynote helps professionals reconnect with their purpose and passion by identifying the activities that genuinely bring them joy. Through stories, humor, and practical strategies, Brittany shows how prioritizing what you actually like not only boosts mental health, but also fuels creativity, connection, and long-term success in work and life.
*Corporate & Adult Audiences
Toured with Legends
Brittany helps schools and organizations spark real conversations about mental health, equipping students with tools to face challenges with courage and connection.
She is a keynote speaker who delivers actionable strategies for navigating anxiety, building resilience, and creating supportive communities where students and staff thrive. Brittany emphasizes the power of creating and holding space for one another—moving out of isolation and into healing through conversation and connection. All while inspiring audiences to take simple steps that make a lasting impact far beyond the assembly.
14+ YRS
In the mental health field
7+ YRS
As a keynote speaker
80K+
Audience members impacted in person
1M+
Rewatches of The Breakfast Club
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