E26: Embracing the Stage at 61 - Ruth Brandt | Stand Up Comic
“I'm giving a message, from myself to others who don't know me. So I want my message to be authentic and I wanna be the best version of myself when I'm speaking” - Ruth Brant
Becoming a comic doesn’t have to be a childhood dream, it can sometimes grow into a passion when you accidentally stumble into your own genius and realize, “hey, I’m funny!”. Call it serendipity, a calling, natural ability, whatever it is, if you feel inspired to make people laugh, no matter what stage of your life, DO IT! It would be a disservice to yourself and others not to.The funniest people are the ones in comedy for no reasons other than its fun and they see the hilarity in the mundane. If this sounds like you, it’s time to write down those jokes living in your head and get them out there!
If you’re still on the fence, then be sure to tune in to today’s episode to meet one of the most authentic and naturally hilarious comics Ruth Brandt, who didn’t even know she wanted to do comedy until she, well, became one. Ruth is an LA based comedian who decided to write a story, and the story ended up being pretty funny. After performing and winning a competition for her comedic monologue, she has been performing for audiences in Southern California and New York. Her story is inspiring, and has some beautiful insights to share about healing trauma through comedy.
Tune in to hear how Ruth became a successful comedian in a short period of time while enjoying every second of her journey.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How Ruth got into comedy
- The cathartic experience through comedy
- Sense of community through comedy
- Where Ruth finds inspiration for her material
- Ruth’s thoughts on dealing with trauma through comedy
- How Ruth structures her jokes in a set
- Where Ruth gets her confidence on stage
- Lessons in humility on an bad night on stage
- What keeps Ruth going in this industry
- Biggest lesson Ruth has learned in comedy
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