Comedienne -

If you’re thinking about stepping onto that stage for the first time, here are three "golden rules" to keep in mind:

The High-Heel Hustle: A Night in the Life of a Comedienne There’s a specific kind of magic that happens between the hours of 9 PM and midnight. While most people are tucking into bed or finishing their latest Netflix binge, I’m usually standing in a dimly lit hallway, clutching a notebook like it’s a holy relic and wondering if the joke I wrote about my cat’s existential crisis is actually funny or just a cry for help.

There’s often a weird pressure for women in comedy to choose: do you want to be glamorous or do you want to be hilarious? To that, I say: why not both? You can wear red lipstick and still be the funniest person in the room. Comedy is about authenticity. Whether you're discussing the chaos of parenting or the dark, messy aspects of being human, being unapologetically yourself is what truly connects with an audience. 4. Pro Tips for the Aspiring Funny Girl comedienne

Give your jokes room to breathe so the audience can actually hear them. Simplify: Less is almost always more.

The best way to get better is with a live audience—it’s instant, brutal, and beautiful feedback. For many of us, this means balancing a full-time job with the "open mic hustle." If it's a weeknight, I have to calculate the travel radius to ensure I still get enough rest for my 9-to-5, yet I always show up with energy because that one stage spot is precious. 2. Finding Your Voice (and Your "House") If you’re thinking about stepping onto that stage

Being a isn't just about telling jokes; it's a lifestyle of observation, grit, and very late nights. Here’s a peek behind the curtain of what it really takes to find the funny. 1. The Art of the Open Mic

If you want the audience to like you, show them you're having fun too. To that, I say: why not both

At the end of the night, when the mic is back on the stand and the room is empty, the goal remains the same: to find the inner grit to keep showing up. Because if I'm not laughing at the absurdity of it all, how can I expect you to?