Grab the Mic & Take Up Space with Comedian Lynn Harris

Fresh off Thanksgiving and sliding into the holiday sprint, Sara is joined by Lynn Harris — writer, comedian, activist, founder of GOLD Comedy AND Mother — for a conversation about motherhood, identity, and the cultural power of humor.If you’re a Mother, a creator, a person trying to reclaim your voice, or someone who’s ever wondered if comedy can change the world… this one’s for you.You’ll walk away with:*A new way to think about loving your kids for who they are — not what they produce*Insights on taking up space and “grabbing the mic,” literally and metaphorically*The magic of finding people who make you feel most like yourself*A behind-the-scenes look at women in comedy in 2025*Stories of mother-comics who did sets with babies napping in the car*Plus: Lexington pride, Rachel Dratch, Gina Davis wisdom, and how building a career often looks more like braiding than choosing one pathIt’s funny, it’s wise, it’s deeply human, and it’s one of our favorite conversations yet.Recommended in this episode: Get 10% off GOLD Comedy with code GOLD10POFF. http://myrootabl.com/r/c1FRxoTf?rootabl=themothersMore about GOLD Comedy: GOLD Comedy is the comedy school, professional network, and content studio where women, non-binary creators, and other "others" grow their comedy careers, join a powerful community, and make funny stuff that gets seen on all types of stage and screen. Through our classes, celebrity speaker series, sketch teams, shows, and more, our members build skills, rack up laurels, and nail their showbiz goals. Rachel Dratch is an advisor, and our guests and mentors have included Margaret Cho, Paula Pell, Judy Gold, Janeane Garofalo, Rachel Bloom, Ashley Nicole Black, Patti Harrison, Bridget Everett, and staffers from The Daily Show, SNL, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Broad City, Search Party, Inside Amy Schumer, and more. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow ⁠@themotherspod⁠ for behind-the-scenes clips and conversations that remind us we’re all still becoming.The Mothers is a production of Backline Media.