Who We Are.

Upside Speakers is a professional speaker management agency representing top speakers for personal & professional growth.

We work directly with clients and speakers bureaus to make the process of selecting and booking a speaker, easy-breezy! Whether you are looking for a speaker for a keynote, breakout, workshop, or emcee, we can match you with the perfect speaker.

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Meet the Team.

  • Keynote Speaker Manager & Agent

    Kelly Bjorseth

    FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

    Kelly was introduced to the speaking industry in 2014 when she worked for a top speakers bureau as an account manager. It was in working there that she learned the business, developed industry relationships and found her knack for developing and marketing speakers. Kelly is a “boy mom” and resides in Kansas City with her husband and 3 boys. Full Bio on LinkedIn

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    Gaby McClure

    SALES & MARKETING AGENT

    Gaby is a natural “people person” with a background in sales, marketing and event management. She loves working with clients, building relationships, promoting our speakers and managing all of the details in between. She’s also the queen of Upside’s logistics. Gaby is a “girl mom” and resides in Kansas City with her husband and 2 daughters. Full Bio on LinkedIn

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    Kelley Copeland

    SALES & MARKETING AGENT

    After years in sales and marketing, Kelley discovered the speaking industry in 2018 and knew this was where she's meant to be.  She specifically found that working with speakers and networking within the industry to support their growth is what brings her joy.  Being dog mom to Daisy and searching for flea market treasures from Paris to Round Top, TX is among her favorite things to do outside of work. Full Bio on LinkedIn