Gylije Veljic is a stand-up comedian and an entrepreneur, based in New York City.

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(00:00) Reluctant move to NYC; advertising + comedy crossroads

(02:05) Staten Island summers, 7 years here, finding real confidence

(04:10) Performer roots: theater, speech & why stand-up challenges

(06:12) “Monetizing me”: startup mindset, many lanes not one

(08:05) Leaving L’Oréal, taking a class, show counts explode

(10:22) Pandemic throwback: Snapchat hump-day raps & early virality

(12:48) Party years in Arizona: DUI, paraphernalia, the police horse

(16:05) Super-extreme blow, probation, 42 days; jail vs. holding cell

(19:58) Turning jail into bits; the hole for “arts & crafts”

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