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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 41 MIN

From a Shy Kid with a Learning Disability to Stand-Up Star with Lahna Turner

from Blaze Your Own Trail · host Jordan Mendoza, Lahna Turner

Join us as Lahna Turner shares her inspiring journey from a shy kid with learning disabilities to a successful comedian, filmmaker, and advocate. Discover how her experiences with trauma, addiction, and resilience shaped her path and her latest projects, including a documentary and a comic series that honor her late husband Ralphie May and inspire others. Topics Journey from childhood to comedy Impact of trauma and addiction Creating a documentary and comic series Lessons learned from sports and arts Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lahna Turner 02:52 Lahna's Early Life and Challenges 05:40 The Journey into Dance and Fitness 08:16 Transitioning from Dance to Journalism 11:07 The Impact of a Life-Altering Accident 16:53 Embracing Comedy and Living Life Fully 18:32 The Spark of Comedy: Lahna's First Performance 24:02 Navigating the Comedy Scene: Mentorship and Growth 31:02 Balancing Family and Comedy: The Journey of Parenthood 37:27 Honoring a Legacy: The Documentary and Comic Book Projects Connect with Lahna Website - https://lahnaturner.com Documentary info: https://comewhatmayfilm.com/ Get the new comic book series: https://poundsofpower.com/     Are you an entrepreneur?Join my FREE Group Coaching Community where we have live calls, Q&A and more! Our Trailblazer Ecosystem also enables you to network with other entrepreneurs and creator hub eliminates multiple subscriptions and logins creating a one stop shop to take action!Use code: FOUNDING100 for 12 months access FREE and Founding pricing for life! (While Supplies Last)Join now! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join us as Lahna Turner shares her inspiring journey from a shy kid with learning disabilities to a successful comedian, filmmaker, and advocate. Discover how her experiences with trauma, addiction, and resilience shaped her path and her latest projects, including a documentary and a comic series that honor her late husband Ralphie May and inspire others.

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