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284 | Sara Weinshenk | The Grind of Comedy: On Reps, Podcasts, and Persistence
284 | Sara Weinshenk | The Grind of Comedy: On Reps, Podcasts, and Persistence
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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Jun 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
What motivates someone to turn their personal challenges into moments of laughter for thousands?
For Sara Weinshenk, it was about turning darkness into light, creating punchlines out of pain, and transforming adversity into avenues of connection. Through her comedic lens, she not only navigates her own struggles but also invites others to laugh along with her, sharing in the universal experience of overcoming life’s obstacles.
As a stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster, Sara managed to transform her trials into triumphs motivated by the catharsis of laughter, the power of storytelling, and the innate human desire to find joy amidst hardship.
This episode of The Greatness Machine will dive into the inspiring journey of Sara Weinshenk, who has mastered the art of turning struggles into motivation to pursue her passions. Darius and Sara will also talk about the relentless grind of stand-up comedy, the importance of repetition and refinement in perfecting their craft, and the highs and lows of the comedy world.
Topics include:
The importance of following one's passion despite setbacks and societal expectations
Sara recalls the challenges of shifting from an unfulfilling job to pursuing comedy
How the evolution of social media transformed the landscape for comedians
Sara talks about her initial struggles when she began her stand-up career
The migration of comedians to Austin during the pandemic
Sara shares how her podcasting journey started
And other topics…
Connect with Sara:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/princessshenk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/princessshenk/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sweinshenk
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenk/id1396153950
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-bitch/id1593036777
Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
This episode is sponsored by Demostack. To learn more about Demostack or see it in action, visit demostack.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For Sara Weinshenk, it was about turning darkness into light, creating punchlines out of pain, and transforming adversity into avenues of connection. Through her comedic lens, she not only navigates her own struggles but also invites others to laugh along with her, sharing in the universal experience of overcoming life’s obstacles.
As a stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster, Sara managed to transform her trials into triumphs motivated by the catharsis of laughter, the power of storytelling, and the innate human desire to find joy amidst hardship.
This episode of The Greatness Machine will dive into the inspiring journey of Sara Weinshenk, who has mastered the art of turning struggles into motivation to pursue her passions. Darius and Sara will also talk about the relentless grind of stand-up comedy, the importance of repetition and refinement in perfecting their craft, and the highs and lows of the comedy world.
Topics include:
The importance of following one's passion despite setbacks and societal expectations
Sara recalls the challenges of shifting from an unfulfilling job to pursuing comedy
How the evolution of social media transformed the landscape for comedians
Sara talks about her initial struggles when she began her stand-up career
The migration of comedians to Austin during the pandemic
Sara shares how her podcasting journey started
And other topics…
Connect with Sara:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/princessshenk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/princessshenk/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sweinshenk
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenk/id1396153950
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-bitch/id1593036777
Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
This episode is sponsored by Demostack. To learn more about Demostack or see it in action, visit demostack.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Jun 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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