Q&A with viral sensation and comedian Brittany Broski

The “Kombucha Girl” reflects on college, a major pivot and the moments that make it all worthwhile.

Known for her authentic and relatable comedic content, viral sensation Brittany Broski brought her hilarious performance to Bowling Green State University on Sept. 8 to kick off the University’s Homecoming festivities.

She rose to fame in 2019 with her viral “Kombucha Girl” video and has since amassed 15 million followers and launched a top-rated podcast, The Broski Report, which featured a cameo from Timothée Chalamet.  Broski also hosts a YouTube talk show, Royal Court, that has featured guests like Charli XCX and Cole Sprouse.

The performance was organized by the University Activities Organization, a student organization that plans and organizes events for students throughout the year.

Before her performance, Broski sat down with the BGSU social media team to answer a few questions. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Q: What advice do you have for college students trying to find their path?

Broski: Ultimately, it doesn't matter what you study. It just matters that you try your best, you get good grades and that you graduate.

Q: How do you think college helped prepare you for everything that you're doing today? (Broski graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in communications in 2018)

Broski: In every single way imaginable. It is a privilege to go to an institution of higher education. A lot of people go through life never learning. It prepared me in a lot of ways in terms of socializing, work-life balance... College is also this transitional period. You're an adult, liaising with your professors, with graduate students, with real adults and getting that respect in return is a newfound thing. I remember really relishing that as an 18, 19-year-old. In every single way imaginable, college informed what I do now. It equipped me.

Q: Were there ever times in college or post-grad where you had to pivot? 

Broski: That's always going to happen in life. Probably the biggest one was when I got fired, and I had to fully reimagine what my life was going to look like. It's accepting that it's out of your control, but being okay, whatever the outcome is. I think that's the right mindset to have because it will always work itself out. I do believe that.

Q: Why are events like this important for college students? 

Broski: I think it's something to look forward to. College can be so heavy. It can be very difficult. I don't want to understate that this really is a trial for a lot of people. Can you balance multiple things at once? Can you maintain a social life, your obligations and apply to things for your future that will benefit you? On top of all of that, studying in a way where ideally you're retaining things that will help you in the future. I remember when I was in school, I would look forward to stuff like this. It's an honor to now be that for a lot of college kids. I know how important this feels in that world, you know.

Q: What was your favorite memory from your college experience?

Broski: I graduated on my 21st birthday. It was a magical day because all my college friends that I had made came into town. It was just one of those moments where I'm celebrating, ‘Wow, I really did this.’ I graduated from college in three years because I earned AP credits all through high school. I was celebrating my academic accomplishment, my life accomplishment of finishing college. It’s a big step. You're about to enter the real world, which is daunting. That day is burned into my brain forever. It was fun.

Q: Do you remember the first time you made someone laugh, and did you know this was something you were going to be good at?

Broski: Have you seen the movie “Soul?” There's a scene where Joe’s playing the piano and he's in some jazz club, but in his mind, he's transported to this other place where it's just a spotlight and all black around him, and he's just playing the piano. It's the only thing that matters in that moment. That's how I feel sometimes doing comedy. It's like, this is what it's about. You know what I mean? And that truly happens to me a lot throughout the week, throughout my years, throughout my life. And it's like, I know I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing.