In this episode, I sit with Comedian, Quiz Host and Corporate Trainer, Courtney Maldo (she/her), otherwise self-described as Perth’s Punk Princess of Comedy.
We recorded this episode during Melbourne International Comedy Festival, IRL, from Naarm, which was a real treat!
We discuss Courtney’s next solo show Gender, Drugs and Rock and Roll, Courtney’s exploration of herself before coming out, feelings of isolation in growing up in a rural area, how much can change generation to generation, theatre in highschool leading to Courtney’s first fan mail, how being alive is just a phase, what “passing” means and how that is different for every trans and gender non-conforming person and that things get better: rocky starts happen but the journey is yours.
🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML:
-FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah
-Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com
-TIP Lauren to say thanks for the free content: buymeacoffee.com/hi.laurendeborah
-SAY HI or share a limelight-stealing story: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com
🌈 Connect with Lauren’s guest:
-Follow Courtney on Instagram: @ctourtney
-Check out Courtney’s upcoming shows: linktr.ee/ctourtney
🌈 Resources:
-2SLGBTQIA+ resources
🌈 Behind the scenes:
-Podcast production made possible by: Alexi Johnson, Alex McCarthy and the team at @604podnetwork
-Theme Music: Shawn Kangro
-Logo Art: @raphe.ca
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