S2E4: Bombing Pt2: An Audience Member's Perspective
You don’t have to be a comic to be part of the comedy circuit. Having an intense passion for the art and creating a buzz around open mics to get people excited to see shows is a great way to be part of the scene without having to get on stage.
This is what our guest on today’s episode has done. As a standup super fan, she is skilled in discovering new comedic voices and shows around the San Diego area, so much so that she has created a sought after Instagram page, Paradox Comedy.
People flock to her page to find where the hottest shows are and who will be performing, so it takes the guesswork out of trying to find a good show, because she has already found it!Vanessa's journey to comedy wasn’t an easy one. She battled with alcohol addiction and found herself in situations she knew she couldn’t stay in. Vanessa picked herself up out of her lowest point and made the changes necessary to carry on and live a beautiful life.
A life now where she has found deep meaning through comedy, being a great resource for comics and fans to discover open mics and shows in and around San Diego.
Tune in to hear a story of triumph and perseverance in the face of some pretty big obstacles. You won’t want to miss this story of an incredible, strong, woman!
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Vanessa’s battle with alcoholism
- What made Vanessa reach out for help
- How Vanessa’s sponsor helped her stay sober
- The self-confrontation to transformation
- How comedy came into Vanessa’s life
- Paradox’s mission and how it started
- Vanessa’s definition of bombing as an audience member
- What advice Vanessa would give to comics who are bombing
Head to Vanessa’s Instagram page to discover open mics in San Diego!
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