LTGL2607-When You Make Them Laugh, You Make Them Listen: Comedy, Culture, and Reframing Confidence with Lynn Harris

Can comedy actually change the world? In this episode, host Kimberly Henrie sits down with culture-shifting producer, award-winning journalist, and author Lynn Harris. As the founder and CEO of Gold Comedy, Lynn is on a mission to completely change who gets to talk and—more importantly—who gets listened to. From her early days navigating the "daily paper cuts" of sexism in the New York comedy scene to co-creating Break-Up Girl (one of the internet’s very first multi-platform success stories), Lynn shares how humor can be the ultimate Trojan horse for social justice and cultural change.Whether you consider yourself "funny" or not, Lynn breaks down how to tap into your natural sense of humor, read a room, and confidently take up space in your everyday life.Key Takeaways:The Cultural Force of Comedy: Comedy isn't just entertainment; it defines what is acceptable in society. When we change who has the microphone, we change the culture. A Sense of Humor vs. Mastery: You don't need to be the loudest cutup at the party or google jokes beforehand. Cultivating a "sense" of humor is simply about being open, noticing the moments, and practicing the art of "Yes, and...". Why Jokes Fall Flat: It’s rarely because you aren't funny. It's usually a precise mechanical issue—like missing exposition, overlapping timing, or a simple room misread. Give yourself some grace! Lynn Harris is a culture-shifting producer, award-winning journalist, and author/co-author of six books. Her comedy and campaigns for social justice and gender equity have changed laws and conversations from Capitol Hill to NASCAR. She is founder and CEO of GOLD Comedy—the comedy school, professional network, and content studio where women and non-binary creators grow their comedy careers, build powerful communities, and make funny stuff. Harris co-created Breakup Girl (acquired by Oxygen), one of the first multiplatform internet success stories, and co-hosted, with Ginna Green, The Forward’s A Bintel Brief: The Podcast. Lynn served as the first VP of communications at global human rights group Breakthrough, where her blend of humor and advocacy powered some of the team’s most effective U.S. campaigns. She has also worked as a Tonya Harding lookalike, which is a long story.GOLD Comedy offers unlimited classes, community, shows, and more, all online.  https://club.goldcomedy.com/Build Your Pitch with Ryan Cunningham starts June 22, 2026. Learn more: https://club.goldcomedy.com/plans/1971932?bundle_token=085f484b6f6e5b49e5baae0395876d5e&utm_source=manualBook a FREE comedy consult with Lynn Harris: https://calendly.com/chat-with-lynn-harris/chat-about-your-comedy-goals-w-lynn-harris-gold-comedy?month=2026-05Join the conversation: Come hang out with us in the Living the Good Life Facebook community for:Episode previewsBonus contentGuest Q&A opportunitiesA community of people choosing to live with more intention and joyJoin the Living the Good Life FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LTGLCommunityEvery episode proudly sponsored by http://SwitchtoUSAMade.comContact Kimberly Henrie at https://livingthegoodlife.us/If this episode resonated with you, take a moment to leave a review or share it with someone who might need a little nudge toward their own version of the good life.