Kiana Dancie

Kiana Dancie is a visionary leader, comedian, transformational speaker, author, and mental health advocate dedicated to helping people heal, grow, and thrive through the power of laughter and emotional wellness. She is the Founder of B.A.G.S. (Becoming A Guiltless Survivor), a nonprofit organization committed to connecting individuals with mental health resources and support, and the Founder of Laugh Therapy™, a groundbreaking movement that combines humor, emotional intelligence, and personal development to promote healing and resilience.With more than a decade of experience in comedy, speaking, coaching, and community impact, Kiana has inspired audiences around the world to release emotional baggage, embrace joy, and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and self-awareness. As a Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach, TEDx speaker, Harvard-certified mental health and anxiety advocate, and Amazon best-selling author of Bye Bye Bags: Laughing to Lighten the Load!, she has become a trusted voice at the intersection of laughter, healing, and personal transformation.A four-time recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and recipient of an Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism, Kiana has dedicated her career to creating safe spaces where people can have honest conversations about mental health while discovering the healing benefits of humor.Her career spans entertainment, media, and leadership. Kiana previously served as a co-host of the nationally syndicated television show Sister Circle Live and has shared the stage with some of comedy's most recognized performers, including Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, and Katt Williams. Today, she continues to speak, perform, coach, and advocate for mental wellness through conferences, corporate programs, universities, faith-based organizations, and community initiatives.Inspired by her own journey of overcoming adversity, Kiana created Laugh Therapy™ and B.A.G.S. to help individuals transform pain into purpose, laughter into healing, and setbacks into opportunities for growth. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to create spaces where people can laugh, heal, connect, and reclaim their lives with courage, hope, and joy.