What does it mean to Nimesh to break the barrier? Just start doing I’m so excited to be speaking today with Nimesh Patel, a comedian and Emmy-nominated writer. Nimesh made history in 2017 as the first Indian American writer for Saturday Night Live. Beyond SNL, Nimesh has written for events like the academy awards and the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, working alongside big names like Chris Rock and Hasan Minhaj. In this episode we cover:1. His journey from graduating with a finance degree at NYU to getting the blessing from Chris Rock which lit the fire in him to pursue comedy full force  2. His first stand up gig  and early experiences, including navigating expectations from his family 3. His breakthrough: being the first Indian American writer for SNL and its aftermath 4. His resilience in the face of setbacks and the role of social media in career growth 5. His personal defining moments of success 6. A day in the life, including balancing fatherhood with comedy and being a husband 7. Future projects (including tidbits from his upcoming Netflix special, Instant Karma, airing soon!) and advice for aspiring comedians So let's dive right into it. Welcome, Nimesh!To reach Nimesh for mentorship or guidance, his Instagram account is @findingnimesh

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