
Motivational Speaker, Mindfulness Coach, Comedian, Actress, Singer, Pianist, Author and Humanitarian
Brenda Sarai Zuniga is a motivational speaker, mindfulness coach, comedian, actress, singer, pianist, author, and humanitarian determined to create positive change in this world.
Brenda is living proof of the American dream. At one year old, she immigrated to the US and raised by her teenage parents. Growing up she attended 11 schools, lived in 15 different homes, and wasn’t diagnosed with ADHD until the age of 25. She credits her adversity-filled upbringing for having developed incredible resilience, empathy, and humor.
In 2018, she became a U.S citizen, a triumph 25 years in the making. That same year she founded Sweet Thoughts Travel Inc., a mindfulness coaching company. Using practical tools, backed by neuroscience, she helps clients optimize their ability at handling life’s inevitable difficulties.
Brenda has created Mindfulness workshops and keynotes for USC, Miss Universe Organization, Green Dot Schools, NAMI Organization (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Pepperdine University, Azusa Pacific University, Salon Service Group, The City of Rancho Cucamonga, ArtEs Theatre Entertainment School, Vaughn Charter Next Century Learning Center, The Minds Foundation, Miss Utah USA, Miss Nevada USA, and Miss California USA. Brenda’s been featured on The LA Times, The George Lopez Foundation, ALO & ALO Moves, KTLA 5 Morning News, Modern Nirvana with Kat Graham, We Rise LA, The Rose Bowl Institute, and more.
In 2021, she wrote, directed, produced, and starred in her debut comedy musical one-woman-show titled Getting Mental: On The Livestream with Brenda Sarai Zuniga. A comedy musical with a purpose, Brenda created a show for everyone to learn positive coping skills as she speaks, sings and jokes about her mental health journey. She discusses living with ADHD, her past struggles with anxiety, depression and the life-shaking experience that triggered her to blend comedy and mental health education.
An inspirational woman of many talents, Brenda Sarai Zuniga is a shining example of what can be achieved by taking care of one’s mental health, having grit, and being kind.
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