Finding a Way Podcast Ep 4 - Laughter is the BEST Medicine - Jackie Keliiaa's Story 🌟

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with changemakers shaping a better future! 🔔Finding a Way | Episode 4: Jackie Keliiaa – Using Comedy to Heal, Connect, and RepresentHow do you balance art, identity, and purpose—while still making people laugh? In this episode of Finding a Way, host Gem sits down with stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and producer Jackie Keliiaa to explore how humor can be a powerful tool not just for storytelling, but for creating meaningful, joyful lives.Rooted in her community and inspired by her culture, Jackie shares what it’s like to navigate the entertainment industry as a Native woman, balancing her creative passions with everyday responsibilities and the desire to make a real impact. From her roots in Hayward California to her work on Spirit Rangers and her own platform, Good Medicine Comedy, Jackie is redefining success on her own terms—one punchline at a time.We dive into everything from family and entrepreneurship to cultural representation and the importance of self care. 🎙️ Tune in for a fun, thoughtful conversation about living fully as an artist, staying true to yourself, and finding joy in the process.🌟 Subscribe to Finding a Way for more stories from people who are showing up, speaking out, and shaping a brighter future! #FindingAWayPodcast #GoodMedicineComedy #NativeAmericanComedy #ComedyAsResistance #StorytellingForChange #CulturalHealing #SpiritRangers #CityIndians #NativeWriters #RepresentationMatters #JackieKeliiaa #JackieComedy🔗Links🔗https://jackiecomedy.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2pNJ7ADVphm4bxhnx7hCAwhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3rZOWh2Vt6SBDeSzcLrDxEhttps://www.instagram.com/jackiecomedy/⏰ Timestamps ⏰00:00 - Intro02:11 - Day Job05:17 - Early Life11:13 - Inspiration for Urban Planning14:05 - Claiming Personal Experiences16:50 - Balancing Work and Passion19:13 - Background and Cultural Influence22:46 - Historical Memory of the Bay Area25:05 - The Bay Area's New Family30:25 - City Indians34:43 - Jackie Keliiaa's Vision for a Brighter Future39:04 - Self-Care Practices46:13 - Importance of Meditation48:13 - Taxes Suck49:29 - The Unsexy Side of Artistry53:41 - If You Were President of the World01:00:19 - Quality of Life Improvements01:02:24 - Gem's Experience in Hatfield01:06:24 - Good Medicine Comedy01:08:14 - Inspiration for the Name01:10:16 - Origins of Good Medicine Comedy01:11:56 - Book: We Had a Little Real Estate Problem01:15:10 - Final Thoughts