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EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 1H 4M

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

from Reclaiming Bossy · host Maahika Singh

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.comConnect with me / The PodcastPodcast Instagram: @reclaimingbossyPodcast TikTok: @reclaimingbossyMy Instagram: @maahika.sMy TikTok: @maahika.s

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.comConnect with me / The PodcastPodcast Instagram: @reclaimingbossyPodcast TikTok: @reclaimingbossyMy Instagram: @maahika.sMy TikTok: @maahika.s

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