12. Funny by Design: How He Found His Voice (and Everyone Else’s) with Ben Price

What does it take to keep people laughing while tackling tough topics—and why does humor open unexpected doors for influence?In this episode, Natalie welcomes Ben Price, widely known as Australia’s Best Impersonator. With more than 200 voice impressions in his repertoire, Ben shares how a childhood talent led him to national TV, comedy tours, and street outreach. From his journey on Australia's Got Talent to his performances at faith-based events, Ben brings a unique blend of entertainment, authenticity, and thoughtful storytelling. He discusses the importance of balancing humor with conviction and gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at impersonating figures like Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Elon Musk, and Robert De Niro. Whether you're curious about managing a room or staying grounded in your values, this episode delivers laughs and insight in equal measure.[00:01 - 05:00] The First VoiceHow mimicking a friend at age 10 sparked a lifelong skillWhy church performances played a key role in his developmentThe significance of support from family and community[05:01 - 10:16] Australia’s Got TalentWhat changed his mind about going on the showHow being humbled reshaped his motivationWhy faith became the foundation for navigating success[10:17 - 15:49] Characters, Controversy, and ComedyHow Ben chooses which voices to performThe importance of equal-opportunity humorWhat audiences reveal about cultural moments[15:50 - 21:31] More Than Just a JokeWhy some crowds are easier than othersHow Ben handles pushback and offenseThe need to stand firm in personal values without losing connection[21:32 - 26:16] Humor With a Higher PurposeWhat the importance of laughter means in dark or hard momentsHow Ben uses comedy for community and street outreachWhy his performances are about more than laughsQuotes:“Comedy comes from the Lord. Laughter is good medicine.” - Ben Price “I don’t want to offend some people. I want to offend everybody—equally.” - Ben PriceConnect with Ben:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benpricecomedy/?hl=enLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes.Check Natalie's new book, SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.coThese are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something!