Are Women Actually Funny? The Truth No One Talks About With Lynne Parker

How do you build confidence, find your voice, and stop shrinking yourself in rooms you’re meant to lead?In this episode of The Reclaiming Bossy Podcast, we’re talking about confidence, self expression, women in comedy, and overcoming self-doubt with Lynne Parker, founder of Funny Women.If you’ve ever struggled with imposter syndrome, fear of judgement, or felt like you were “too much” or “not enough,” this episode will change how you see your voice, your humour, and your power.Lynne Parker is the founder of Funny Women, a platform that supports and empowers women in comedy through workshops, competitions, and community. She has helped thousands of women build confidence, step into visibility, and take up space unapologetically.In this conversation, we explore how comedy can be a tool for confidence, communication, and identity, and why humour is one of the most underrated skills for personal and professional growth.timestamps 00:01:00 - what is Funny Women?00:07:00 - what does it mean to be funny?00:08:30 - why did you start00:22:00 - which venues are doing a good job00:31:00 - how do you build a portfolio?00:34:30 - what if you don’t like social media?00:45:00 - how do you show up for yourself?00:54:00 - being shamed for being loudConnect with LynneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynneparker/Funny Women: https://funnywomen.comBUILD YOUR BOLDEST + BOSSIEST LIFE/ CAREERBossy Behind the Scenes: Essays, reflections, resources and all the behind-the-scenes of building a bold, bossy life.⁠https://substack.com/@bossybehindthescenes⁠WORK WITH MECreator/Founder Office Hours: Bring me your ideas, questions or whatever you’re stuck on, and we’ll turn it into a plan.⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/mentoring?back=1⁠Founders + brands: Work with me on storytelling, personal branding, content and strategy through Empower Sounds Media.Book a Strategy Session : ⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/branding-strategy-session?back=1&month=2026-07⁠Book a discovery call : ⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/discovery-call?back=1⁠Join the next personal branding sprint : ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNPFNgdt02CyvYsb6n9i8kmvEJRxQDmTwOVusTxII_tMoJ7Q/viewform?usp=header⁠Follow The Podcast/ Connect With MePodcast Instagram: @reclaimingbossyPodcast TikTok: @reclaimingbossyMy Instagram: @maahika.sMy TikTok: @maahika.sCollaborations + enquiries: [email protected]