Breaking Into Comedy Later in Life: Lynn Harris's Gold Comedy

Let’s Talk Midlife Crisis Podcast by Ashley and Traci

Episode notes

Lynn Harris joins us to share how she's revolutionizing comedy by helping women and underrepresented groups build successful careers through Gold Comedy, a professional network providing resources, connections, and opportunities.

• Founded Gold Comedy after transitioning from performer to "comedian enabler"

• Functions as a formalized professional network rather than traditional management

• Helps members develop pitches, create content, and make industry connections

• Provides classes, resources, and community through an annual membership model

• Welcomes comedians of all ages, including many discovering comedy in midlife

• Highlights success story of Rocky Mateen, a retired teacher now touring as a comedian

• Partners with industry figures like Rachel Dratch, Janeane Garofalo, and Margaret Cho

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