In this episode, we chat about: Lynn's entrepreneurial journey the mission of GOLD Comedy the comedy industry's gender gap comedy as a tool for social change the importance of audience and representation real-life impact of GOLD Comedy Lynn's advice for aspiring comedians how people can support women in comedy humor beyond the stage   Resources + Links: Connect with Lynn Harris Visit her website at lynnharris.netFollow Lynn on Instagram: @lynnharris 🎤 Join the GOLD Comedy Community Explore GOLD Comedy's classes and community at goldcomedy.com Follow GOLD Comedy on Instagram: @goldcomedyDM Lynn or GOLD Comedy on Instagram for a special Chicks Who Give a Hoot listener discount (mention Sara Chambers or the podcast) 🎬 Watch Featured GOLD Comedy Series Watch Rat Czar on YouTube, the hilarious web series featuring a cameo by Rachel Dratch Stream Late Bloomers on Fox Soul at foxsoul.tv 📺 Binge These Recommended Comedy Shows Watch Girls5Eva for a smart, hilarious take on midlife reinvention at peacocktv.comStream What We Do in the Shadows, a vampire mockumentary with brilliant female writers at hulu.comGive Schitt's Creek another try—get past episode 1 and thank us later at netflix.com 🎥 Discover New Creators on Emerging PlatformsBrowse original content on Entertainmint at entertainmint.com   Grow your brand, income, and impact! Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative @ellyandnoracreative For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot   Show Notes: In this episode of The Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, host Sara Chambers is joined by Lynn Harris — award-winning writer, comedian, and founder of GOLD Comedy. Together, they dive into Lynn's unconventional path into entrepreneurship and her bold mission to transform the comedy landscape. Lynn opens up about the persistent challenges facing women and non-binary creators in the comedy world — from industry gatekeeping to outdated stereotypes — and how GOLD Comedy is disrupting the status quo. More than a comedy school, GOLD is a professional network and content studio where creators grow their comedy careers, join a powerful community, and make funny stuff that gets seen. You'll hear why comedy isn't just entertainment — it's a tool for social change. Lynn shares how GOLD provides real-world opportunities, like web series development, classes in stand-up, sketch, and late-night writing, and how members have gone on to collaborate with legends like Rachel Dratch, Margaret Cho, and writers from SNL and Broad City. Whether you're dreaming of your first open mic or simply want to support women in comedy more intentionally, this conversation is full of inspiration, insights, and ways to take action.   00:00 Welcome to the Show 01:27 Meet Lynn Harris 03:24 Challenges for Women in Comedy 07:15 Addressing the 'Women Aren't Funny' Stereotype 13:08 Comedy Styles and Audience Preferences 20:15 The Pressure on Women in Comedy 22:09 Introducing Gold Comedy and Its Unique Business Model 24:19 Opportunities and Success Stories 26:54 Encouragement for Aspiring Comedians 31:38 Supporting Women in Comedy 37:28 Follow Lynn and GOLD Comedy

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