The irony is not lost on me: The beacon of lightness I wish to be in the world is sometimes more like a beacon of lumpy meatloaf. They say you teach what you most need to learn, and so I teach saying yes to joy, bringing lightness into the dark Read more…
I've been coaching people in comedy and in particular, "spiritual comedy". Both I and my clients who have a background in spirituality, whether it's in teaching it or practicing it, tend to have this kind of airy-fairy way of moving through our day, focusing on the positive, and trying to Read more…
There is a lot of bad comedy out there. And what I mean is that I am very opinionated. I have several scales for funniness when I'm watching comedy. Was it a well-written joke? Was it delivered with great timing? Was it relatable? Did I agree with the view point Read more…
Now, it might be hard to believe… but I wasn’t always the comedy rock goddess you see before you today. It’s hard to admit that some things have been tough for me – except when I’m on stage… then I apparently love to admit it. But we all want to look good, myself included, and to be respected and to make a good impression. But by doing so, we essentially lie. And my job as a comedian has always been to tell the truth. So here it is…
Here's an excerpt from the standup comedy show I did with the lovely and talented Katie Rubin at the Sacramento Center for Spiritual Living recently. Enjoy!
It’s interesting when, instead of feeling inspired, we feel envy or jealousy. What a great opportunity for growth! Particularly artists, who are often a 4 in the enneagram, are susceptible to jealousy. I work coaching a lot of artists whose main block is comparing themselves to others. And let me tell you: jealousy has not made any of my clients more talented, more brilliant, funnier, or smarter. BUT…
Creativity Workshop Starts January in Oakland! Six to One : Six Weeks to Complete One Creative Project Are you ready to kick your creative work into high gear? Starting in January, and meeting for six weeks, the Six to One course will challenge and hold you to complete your chosen creative goal. Each week, we'll meet, set intentions, Read more…
Writing the story of your life (or any other made up story for that matter), and then performing it for others, can be a difficult task. A one man show or one woman show however depends on your ability to reveal the nitty gritty of your story in a way Read more…
I also know about myself that once I’ve written notes, I need time on my own to edit, sort things out, and use the other side of my brain to see what else I can fill in. I also use the time on my own to reflect if what I’m writing about really feels like it’s in my “voice” and it’s aligned with what I want to say to the world, or if it’s really been influenced by that particular group of friends. Then, I go back to people again–this time an audience–to work on my material next.
This is the time for you to create and create and create. Your inner critic is not needed here. Everything you need to create is in you now.