EPISODE · Mar 2, 2020 · 37 MIN
Gretel Killeen, Writer/Comedian: Breaking out of the Box
from How Two Live : The Podcast
Listen if: You constantly feel pressure to do what’s expected of you. **Buy super limited $10 tickets to How Two Live x VAMFF: The Podcast live with Cathryn Wills from Sans Beast here.In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Australian comedian, television presenter, and author, Gretel Killeen.Tune into this motivating listen to hear Gretel tell the tale of dropping out of law school after 6 weeks to try her hand at stand up comedy, sharing what it’s like to be a female in a heavily male dominated industry, and how she’s built a career out of creativity. The three discuss the difference between bravery and courage, and Gretel offers her thoughts on why ‘big breaks’ are overrated. Plus, Gretel lets Jess and Stef in on what she’s up to now (hint: she might be the next Picasso) and the meaning of the funny word she made up with her daughter that we all need in our lives.You can find Gretel on Instagram at @gretelkilleen. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Join our Facebook group here. To get in touch, email [email protected]. CREDITS Music by: KausyEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Listen if: You constantly feel pressure to do what’s expected of you. **Buy super limited $10 tickets to How Two Live x VAMFF: The Podcast live with Cathryn Wills from Sans Beast here.In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Australian comedian, television presenter, and author, Gretel Killeen.Tune into this motivating listen to hear Gretel tell the tale of dropping out of law school after 6 weeks to try her hand at stand up comedy, sharing what it’s like to be a female in a heavily male dominated industry, and how she’s built a career out of creativity. The three discuss the difference between bravery and courage, and Gretel offers her thoughts on why ‘big breaks’ are overrated. Plus, Gretel lets Jess and Stef in on what she’s up to now (hint: she might be the next Picasso) and the meaning of the funny word she made up with her daughter that we all need in our lives.You can find Gretel on Instagram at @gretelkilleen. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Join our Facebook group here. To get in touch, email [email protected]. CREDITS Music by: KausyEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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