Episode Details

Show Notes for "Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose"
Host: Nicole Thomas
Special Guest: Laura Canty-Samuel


Where to Listen: Spreaker Podcast Live, Spotify, and iHeart Media

Episode Overview
On Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose, host Nicole Thomas welcomes the dynamic and accomplished Laura Canty-Samuel, a four-time Emmy-nominated TV writer, award-winning comedian, and Co-Artistic Director of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (UCB) in NYC. This inspiring conversation dives into Laura's creative journey, her passion for storytelling, and how she balances a thriving career in comedy, writing, and the arts while inspiring others to live purposefully.

About Laura Canty-Samuel

Laura Canty-Samuel is a powerhouse in the entertainment industry. She is a:

• Four-time Emmy-Nominated TV Writer whose credits include Sesame Street, Mecha Builders, and The Not Too Late Show with Elmo.
• Award-winning Comedian who has performed at festivals such as the Women in Comedy Festival and the Devil Cup Festival.
• Co-Artistic Director of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in NYC, where she champions diverse voices in comedy.

Her accolades include being a NYC Power Player in Arts and Culture and winning the Big Apple Film Festival with her animated pilot, That Dirty B!. Laura is also a writer for the award-winning children's podcast Once Upon A Beat with Tinkercast/Wondery and a driving force in the Black sketch comedy movement as a founding member of Ninjas Assemble.

Key Discussion Points

• How Laura discovered her passion for comedy and storytelling.
• The challenges and triumphs of navigating a competitive entertainment industry.
• The importance of diversity and inclusion in the arts.
• Advice for aspiring writers and performers on living a purposeful, creative life.

Connect with Laura Canty-Samuel

• Social Media: FACEBOOK, IG AND LINKED-IN
• Projects: Once Upon A Beat podcast, UCB Theater productions, and Sesame Studios.

Call to Action
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