EP11: From Modeling to Stand Up to Writing on Sitcoms, with TV Comedy Writer Shelley Dennis

In this conversation with TV Comedy Writer Shelley Dennis, we talk about how pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and operating from a growth mindset can help you accomplish your goals and unlock your true potential. You’ll also hear about:How investing in yourself pays off, and the benefits of taking classes and hiring life coaches at different crossroads in your career in order to grow past previous ceilings. The day-to-day life of a TV writer working on a sitcom like Happy's Place and The Conners.How focus and determination are just as important, if not more so, than talent and drive. How Shelley overcame an extreme fear of public speaking by pushing herself to perform stand up comedy, and how she went from crying in her car after sets to loving performing. Thinking of comedy like math, and studying and practicing the formula of jokes in order to perfect it. How breakups can help you grow in ways you didn't think were possible, pushing you to become more self-sufficient and less dependent on others for your own happiness and fulfillment.How Charlie, her dog, is the best at punching up jokes.You can find Shelley on Instagram ‪@shelleydennis‬ Thanks for listening! If you haven't, please subscribe. It really helps our channel more than you know.