From Priesthood Dreams to Comedy Spotlight | Cameron Esposito | Stand-Up, Author & Host of Queery

Cameron Esposito is a stand-up comedian, actor, host of the Queery podcast, and bestselling author of Save Yourself. Known for her sharp wit and commitment to amplifying LGBTQ+ voices, Cameron has built a career that blends humor, activism, and storytelling. She shares her journey from studying theology with plans to become a priest to finding her voice in comedy, and how her work continues to support and represent marginalized communities. Cameron talks about the leap from Boston to Chicago, creating spaces where people feel seen, and releasing her book during a pandemic. Chapters 00:00 Meet Cameron Esposito 03:20 Growing Up in Chicago and Catholic School Life 07:45 Studying Theology and English in College 12:10 Early Jobs in Social Work and Education 16:25 Discovering Comedy and Performing at Night 20:40 Moving to Chicago and Building a Stand-Up Career 24:55 Creating the Queery Podcast 29:15 Amplifying LGBTQ+ Voices in Media 33:30 Writing and Releasing Save Yourself During Quarantine 37:50 Lessons from The Crown and The Handmaid’s Tale 42:15 Balancing Humor and Activism 46:40 Representation, Visibility, and Lesbian Day of Visibility 50:20 Advice for Anyone Carving Their Own Path The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices