
About Kelly Jahner-Byrne
Kelly’s extraordinary career journey began with humble beginnings and limited business knowledge. Despite this, she swiftly ascended to the top producer position in her first sales job within a remarkable six months, setting the stage for continued success. This trajectory eventually led her to establish The HOW Companies, Inc, a thriving business entity dedicated to Help. Others. Win!

As a dynamic speaker, entrepreneur, and international businesswoman, Kelly is celebrated for her expertise in harnessing networks to achieve growth. Known as the “Queen of Connections”, she passionately connects people to facilitate business growth. Her impactful presence extends to diverse stages globally, where she shares insights and advises individuals and organizations on the transformative power of meaningful connections and collaboration. Kelly’s commitment to philanthropy is equally noteworthy.
In 2001, as Mrs. Minnesota, Kelly raised over $3 million for various charities and founded The Cancer Benefit Fund, surpassing the $1 million mark. Alongside her speaking engagements and charitable endeavors, Kelly is also an accomplished author with two books to her name: “Volunteer for Life – Achieving Your Personal and Professional Goals” and “One Great Idea Can Revolutionize Your Business!”. In 2017, she initiated a business conference, which has evolved into the sold-out boutique Christian Business Women’s Entrepreneurial conference, known as TheHOWConf.






