On today’s episode, I sit down with the multitalented Lynn Harris—founder, author, former journalist, and CEO of Gold Comedy. We dive deep into Lynn’s unique journey within the arts and entertainment industry, from her early creative passions to founding a company that's changing the face of comedy for women and marginalized voices.
Lynn touches upon the power of embracing your authentic self, the challenges and revelations that come with pivoting from artist to entrepreneur, and why representation in comedy still matters (and has a long way to go). Lynn also shares insightful advice for artists navigating their own pivots, emphasizing the importance of staying true to your story, and finding the right community to help you along the way.
My top three takeaways from this episode are: You don’t have to give up your core creative identity to succeed as a founder, Art IS business so own your value, and Community is fuel for creative pivots.
Whether you’re someone contemplating a major career pivot, or just a comedy lover looking for inspiration, this conversation is packed with real talk, laughs, and nuggets of wisdom you won’t want to miss. Also don’t forget to like and subscribe to this show and leave a review if you so choose. You can also stay updated on everything podcast by subscribing to the monthly newsletter at ayanabey.com/podcast and make sure to follow on instagram @theartistpivot.
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Theme Song: Lyrics co-written by Ayana Major Bey and Melissa Victor, with performance by Ayana Major Bey
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