Brilyn brings a special energy to an audience that cannot be taught - relatability. He's been there, he's there, or he's going there and that's what makes the audience relate and understand
Brilyn Hollyhand has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in American political commentary at a remarkably young age. Dubbed “the internet’s youngest voice of reason”, at just 20-year-old, Brilyn has already made significant strides within the political landscape, primarily through his engagement with conservative politics and youth voter outreach.
Brilyn’s venture into politics began at the age of 11 when he founded both “The Truth Gazette” newsletter and “The Brilyn Hollyhand Show” podcast in the fourth grade, in July 2017.
By his teenage years, Brilyn had become a familiar face on national cable news networks including Fox News, CNN, ABC News, NewsNation, and Newsmax, where he provided his unique perspective on current events through the lens of Generation Z.
In 2024, Brilyn published his first book, One Generation Away: Why Now is the Time to Restore American Freedom, which quickly became recognized as a rallying cry for young conservatives and debuted at #2 on the Amazon bestsellers list. His political activism did not stop at media and literature.
Brilyn was appointed to chair the Republican National Committee’s inaugural Youth Advisory Council and served on for the 2024 election cycle, a role he embraced to directly influence and expand the GOP’s outreach to younger voters and work with Trump to achieve the greatest comeback in political history
In 2022, Brilyn earned the prestigious John Lewis National Youth Leadership Award from the National Secretaries of State Association. In 2023, he was named one of LA Weekly’s “Top 10 Visionaries to Look Out For” highlighting his role as a political prodigy and an inspiration for young individuals.
As The New York Times noted in a October 2025 profile, Brilyn Hollyhand has emerged as one of the most prominent young conservatives in America, seen by many as part of the next generation poised to carry forward Charlie Kirk’s legacy.
Brilyn Hollyhand’s journey from a fourth-grade podcast host to a nationally recognized political commentator and best-selling author illustrates a precocious understanding of politics, media, and the power of youth engagement. In his free time, you can find Brilyn on a golf course or at the lake with friends and family.
Today, Brilyn still hosts his viral Gen Z commentary show, “The Brilyn Hollyhand Show”, he started way back in elementary school, where he still boldy breaks down the day’s top stories and gives his unique perspective live from his dorm, available on all major platforms.
Brilyn's story getting involved in politics in the 4th grade inspired a movement, created his successful career, and brought the motivation for a bestselling book. Brilyn's journey from student leadership to national politics is the American Dream. Brilyn shares his own experience and other young leaders' stories throughout history to illustrate how involvement in school government, clubs, and local politics can be stepping stones to higher political engagement and leadership roles. Brilyn shares his own journey founding the GOP Youth Advisory Council, discussing why young people need to have a seat at the table, how they can influence policy, and the impact of their vote in upcoming elections. He can motivate his peers by illustrating how political engagement is not just about the present, but about shaping the future they will inherit.
Brilyn explores the intersection of faith and politics, leaning on themes from his bestselling book. The middle section of his book discuss what he refers to as "the modern day F-words: faith, family, and freedom." Brlyn discusses how personal faith influences political beliefs, decision-making, and civic engagement. This talk aims to inspire young people to consider how their faith or moral compass can guide them in civic duties, ensuring their values are represented in the political arena.
As a nationally-recognized political influencer across social media, Brilyn delves into how modern platforms have transformed political discourse, activism, and campaigning. He discussed the power of social media in mobilizing youth, the challenges of misinformation, and how to use these platforms responsibly to foster meaningful political change and dialogue. Brilyn shares how in today's world, youth can leverage social media and technology for activism. Brilyn discusses successful online campaigns, the power of hashtags, and how to organize and spread awareness digitally. The goal is to inspire young people to use their digital skills for social and political change, emphasizing responsible and impactful digital citizenship.
Drawing from his book, Brilyn discusses the concept that American freedoms could be just one generation away from being lost or transformed. This motivational speech highlights the importance of each generation's responsibility to safeguard and understand these freedoms, encouraging activism, education, and participation in the democratic process.
Americans have never had more ways to connect, yet we’ve never been more divided, lonely, and silent. Civil discourse—once the lifeblood of democracy—has been replaced by a fear of losing friends and family, being ridiculed on social media, getting swatted by anonymous callers, and losing your job, all because of the words you spoke.
Make America Talk Again is Brilyn Hollyhand’s roadmap to a better future.
As a Gen Z leader in the Republican Party, Hollyhand has debated on campuses nationwide and has his finger on the pulse of social media platforms that have turned his country into the Divided States of America.
Inspired by his Christian faith, the Founding Fathers, and the hardworking men and women of this great country, Hollyhand tells us where this culture of censorship and cancellation came from, why we need to reform it, and what we need to do—right now—to Make America Talk Again.
At a moment when speech has never been more threatened, and Americans have come to see each other as enemies who need to be silenced, rather than fellow countrymen and countrywomen who need to be engaged, the need to Make America Talk Again has never been more urgent.
A passionate call to arms, and an unforgettable defense of the values that made this country great, Brilyn Hollyhand’s latest book isn’t just the investigati
When Ronald Reagan warned that freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction, was he pointing to Generation Z?
Today’s young adults have been indoctrinated since preschool in the lie that America is fundamentally unjust. They have watched their parents hand over their freedom to big government, and they themselves are captivated by a deceptive ideology of unprecedented radicalism.
Out of this confused and dispirited generation has risen Brilyn Hollyhand, who offers his peers a prophetic vision of the greatness of America and its heritage. Drawing on the wisdom of the generations that founded, fought for, and preserved this great nation, Hollyhand defies the poisonous anti-Americanism would cheat our youth out of their birthright of freedom.
Hollyhand explains how we got into this mess and presents a plan for turning the tide. Wise beyond his years, he is a happy warrior in the battle of ideas, inspiring his contemporaries and encouraging the older generations.