From Corporate to Comedy | Heidi Granberry's Journey to Self-Discovery

🎙️ Scrap Paper Podcast Ep. 5 | Featuring Heidi Grandberry: Civil Engineer-Turned-Comedian Taking NYC by StormIn this hilarious and heartfelt episode of Scrap Paper, host Natalie K. Hodge chops it up with Heidi Grandberry—a rising star in New York City’s stand-up comedy scene with a backstory that’s just as bold as her punchlines.Originally from the Midwest and formerly a civil engineer, Heidi traded blueprints for belly laughs, moving to NYC to pursue stand-up full-time. Before the Big Apple, she sharpened her skills at Second City Chicago, where she developed a love for improv, storytelling, and commanding a room with nothing but a mic and raw truth.Since then, Heidi’s been crushing it on stage—producing her own shows like Injured Comedy Show, Heidi’s HaHa Halloween, and Valentine’s Hangover, and she’s not stopping anytime soon. With her sights set on performing at The Comedy Cellar and touring nationally, Heidi shares what it really takes to pivot, pursue passion, and keep your joy intact.🎤 In This Episode, You'll Laugh and Learn About:– How Heidi went from corporate to comedy– Navigating NYC's comedy grind as a newcomer– The power of reinvention and starting over– Why comedy is her calling—and what’s next