Briley Crisafi has always been inspired by the kind of imagination that impacts culture. Whether through music, writing, film, or any other medium, Briley has a true passion for the place where language and artwork meet to create storytelling.
While Briley had a wide array of interests growing up, she is grateful for the current opportunity she has to use many of them in a variety of professional settings. She teaches Spanish, Drama, Classical Dance, Voice, and choreographs for several organizations such as Veritas Florida and the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. She also co-produces a performance ministry with the most incredible team – her family – where she writes and directs full-length student productions each semester. Briley has also recently joined the staff of Heart to Honduras, and is excited to be returning to missions work.
Briley is excited to be a part of Wisdom Harbor Studios – learning from and working alongside some of the most talented artists, communicators, and servant-hearted leaders that exist anywhere!
We all long to feel known—but what if the real key to connection is learning to understand others first? In this Salty Mug, Briley Crisafi opens up about her own journey with love languages, the wisdom passed down from her mom, and how giving and receiving love look different for everyone. With warmth and honesty, she reminds us that being understood is good, but choosing to understand others can change everything.
Molasses isn’t exactly what comes to mind when you think of a natural disaster—but in 1919, Boston learned otherwise. In this Betcha Didn’t Know, Briley Crisafi tells the incredible true story of the Great Molasses Flood, when a massive storage tank burst and sent a fifteen-foot wave of sticky syrup barreling through city streets at nearly thirty miles per hour. You’ll discover how the disaster unfolded, why it was completely preventable, and how molasses itself has a surprising history, from its role in rum-making to its unexpected nutritional benefits.
You might think you know apples—but odds are, you’ve only tasted a tiny sliver of the story. In this Betcha Didn’t Know, Briley Crisafi uncovers the juicy history behind the world’s most popular fruit, from its wild roots in Kazakhstan to its star status in American orchards. Learn why no apple grows quite the same from seed, how grafting helped farmers shape flavor and color, and what role crabapples played in the founding of the New World. It’s a crisp, surprising journey—core to peel.
In this heartfelt reflection, Briley Crisafi opens up about the pain of fractured relationships—especially when the hurt comes from places we least expect, like community or family. Sharing hard-won wisdom, she explores the importance of integrity, kindness, and seeking connection in unexpected places. If you’ve ever felt alone in a season of hurt, Briley’s words will remind you that storms eventually pass, and what you sow in love will grow again. Grab your mug—this quiet conversation is one worth sitting with.
In this powerful Generation Conversation, host Emily Isbell sits down with Briley Crisafi for a heartfelt discussion about purpose, identity, and healing. As two members of Gen Z, they explore the pressure to “find your why,” the desire to be known and loved, and the ways trauma, forgiveness, and community shape our ability to move forward. Briley shares personal insights from her journey as a choreographer and storyteller, while Emily brings deep empathy and authenticity to the conversation. Together, they offer encouragement to anyone navigating a season of uncertainty or seeking direction.
Betcha Didn’t Know… the Medici family helped launch weather forecasting… or that it can literally rain fish. In this wild ride through sun, storms, and science, Briley Crisafi explores how weather works, where it started, and why sometimes it’s just plain weird. From fog bows to frozen iguanas falling from trees—this episode is anything but a fair-weather forecast!
Join Briley Crisafi as she dives into the world of extreme sounds, from pig squeals at 130 decibels to the pistol shrimp’s underwater “gunshot” at 218 decibels. Discover how sound travels through air and water, why flies can’t hear their own buzzing, and how infrasound in horror movies can give you chills. Plus, learn about the loudest sound ever recorded—an erupting volcano heard 3,000 miles away! Prepare for a sonic adventure in this Betcha Didn’t Know!
Betcha Didn’t Know a WW2 spy outwitted the Nazis with… knitting! Join Briley Crisafi as she unravels the tale of Phyllis “Pippa” Latour, a British secret agent who used knitting to hide secret codes. Disguised as a young girl on a bicycle, Latour transmitted 135 vital messages to aid the Allies during D-Day preparations. Discover how this courageous woman evaded capture, all while wielding her knitting needles as a tool of espionage. This episode is threaded with thrilling history!
Betcha Didn’t Know that coffee was discovered by goats! Join Briley Crisafi as she spills the beans on the legendary origins of our favorite brew. From an Ethiopian goatkeeper’s curious discovery in 850 AD to how these energizing berries became the global drink we know today, this episode is brimming with fascinating coffee facts. Learn how a simple berry transformed into the world’s second most traded commodity, fueling revolutions, philosophies, and even world records. This episode is a jolt of java history!