“Once I had my second child, I knew I was ready and wanted to make a change,” Brianna Kosmicki explains. “I needed more time with family and real estate was going to allow for that. I didn’t know it was about to change my entire life.”

Fast-forward three years later, and Brianna’s flexible schedule isn’t just fitting in bedtime stories — her hustle resulted in nearly $4.4 million in sales across 15 deals last year, as she has quickly become one of Home Real Estate’s Top 25 Realtors in Lincoln.

Originally, Brianna thought she was going to be assisting passengers at 30,000 feet. But life had other plans.

“I went to flight attendant school at Jet Blue academy and landed a job, but ended up starting my family; so I moved back to Lincoln to be closer to home and went to cosmetology school,” she explains. 

For four years, Brianna worked full-time as a cosmetologist — and she still does wedding hair almost every weekend. That behind-the-scenes service taught her how to “be there for your clients throughout the process,” she notes. “Doing hair for someone’s big day, you’re also a therapist — just like in real estate!”

When her second child came along, Brianna knew it was time to finally make the leap she had always dreamed of.

“I have been interested in real estate since I was a child,” she shares. “It’s always something I have wanted to do and had a passion for.”

Her expertise in knowing how to soothe frayed nerves and read the room certainly gave Brianna an edge when she obtained her license in May of 2022. She also credits having a wonderful influence in her corner when she was first ramping up.

“Connie Boender, a fellow agent at my brokerage, was an amazing mentor and really helped me in the beginning,” Brianna smiles gratefully. “I went to school with her daughters and we helped each other actually, since I showed her how to digitize her files. She’s a good friend.”

While Brianna’s fledgling results speak for themselves, her proudest moments come when she can call up her clients to tell them they landed the house, and when she can hand the keys over on closing day.

Her favorite mantra — “Do it scared” sums up her approach to both business and life in general. 

“God doesn’t call the fearless, he calls the willing,” she points out. “Do it scared, and trust Him with the rest.

“Everything I have and I’m blessed with is because of God,” she elaborates. “Our family is very active in our church and we keep the Lord as the main focus in our lives and trust him in everything.”

Balancing three kids, bridal prep weekends, and client demands hasn’t been easy. Brianna notes one of her biggest life challenges was learning how to balance being a mom, wife, and Realtor without losing herself in the process. 

“There were times I felt stretched thin, unsure if I was giving enough to anyone — especially myself,” she admits. “But through that, I learned how to set boundaries, prioritize what really matters, and grow in confidence.”

Her marketing strategy reflects that same authentic, transparent demeanor. 

“I am very active on social media on all of my platforms and that does help with my marketing and to drum up a lot of business,” Brianna notes..  

But it’s her heart, honesty, and hands-on dedication to every step of the process that truly sets her business apart. 

“My clients aren’t just transactions; they’re families, dreamers, and individuals building their futures,” she emphasizes. “I lead with my heart and I truly care. I bring my whole true self, my values as a mother, a wife, and a trusted guide, to every client relationship.”

At home in Waverly, Brianna and her husband Taren keep busy raising three amazing kids: Aydan (6), Bryxtn (4), and Indie (1.5). Brianna loves spending her precious downtime outdoors, whether she’s in her lovely garden, fishing and golfing with her brood, or taking camping trips together. Next up is a family trip to Myrtle Beach!

She is also quick to acknowledge the support of her terrific spouse in helping her juggle dual careers with domestic duties.

“I would not be able to wear all the different hats I wear without Taren,” she affirms gratefully. “I do my showings mostly in the evenings and he helps with the kids so much, and also on the weekends when I’m doing hair.” 

Looking to the future, Brianna eyes much more than solo success. With her dad, sister, and even her husband working on their licenses now, she envisions a family-run real estate team within the next few years. She dreams of mentoring new agents, sharing the values that guide her work today, and eventually earning her broker’s license.

“My goal is to continue growing my client base while staying true to what matters most — treating every client like family, and every transaction like it’s my own,” she concludes.