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Back to EpisodesWomen in Comedy: Why We Need to Listen (Not Just Speak Up) | Lynn Harris
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Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!
In this episode, Wendy sits down with Lynn Harris, founder of Gold Comedy and an industry veteran who's spent her career at the intersection of entertainment and social change. After 5 years of eldercare and other demands, Lynn is saying yes to herself again by setting boundaries, scheduling creative projects, and pursuing her own work.
They explore:
- How comedy works as a delivery system for challenging conversations and cultural shift
- Why the specificity of storytelling creates unexpected connection across difference
- What it means to set boundaries and reclaim your creative life after burnout
Lynn talks about the social contract of comedy and when you attend a show, you're required to listen to someone, even if they don't look like you or share your background. That simple act normalizes different perspectives and creates the possibility for cultural change. She's built Gold Comedy to help women and underrepresented voices succeed in comedy and entertainment, because the industry hasn't evolved enough since the 90s. Her insight is clear: it's not that women need to speak up more. It's that people need to listen.
Connect with Lynn:
Discount Code: GOLD20PERCENTOFF
Instagram: instagram.com/goldcomedy
Referenced in this Episode:
Boundary Boss by Terri Cole: amazon.com/dp/1683647688?tag=syty-20
A Course in Miracles Links:
amazon.com/Course-Miracles-Combined-Quality/dp/1883360242?tag=syty-20
apps.apple.com/us/app/acim-remind/id737568020
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