Meet Kelly Mahony

Kelly Mahony is a motivational speaker, comedic healer, and former Nickelodeon host who’s been inspiring audiences for over two decades. With 28+ years of sobriety and a career rooted in stand-up comedy and live show hosting, Kelly brings a rare blend of humor, heart, and hard-won wisdom to every stage she steps on.

Her journey from addiction to authenticity fuels her signature keynote style—raw, real, and radically uplifting. Whether she’s sharing the messy truth in The Slime of My Life, the joyful chaos of Surviving La Vida Loca, or the science-backed spark of Laugh Therapy, Kelly’s storytelling creates space for healing, connection, and transformation.

Laugh Therapy, her signature offering, is a neuroscience-informed approach that uses laughter to restore the body, mind, and spirit. It’s not just entertainment—it’s emotional CPR. Kelly’s keynotes are designed to meet people where they are and move them to where they want to be, whether they’re navigating recovery, burnout, or the everyday chaos of life.

Kelly is the founder of Keynote Experiences and WOW-E! Entertainment, two brands that reflect her mission: to uplift recovery communities, energize corporate wellness teams, and support event planners in creating unforgettable experiences. Her work is trusted by treatment centers, HR leaders, and audiences nationwide who crave impact with a side of irreverence.

Above all, Kelly is a connector. She reads the room, lifts the mood, and leaves people changed. Her voice is unapologetically joyful, her message deeply human, and her presence unforgettable.