S11 E3: Owning the Room: Presence, Parenting, and Punchlines with Miss Shannan Paul

Minneapolis-based comedian, keynote speaker, event MC, and benefit auctioneer Miss Shannan Paul joins for a powerful, joy-filled conversation about standing in your own spotlight—on stage, at work, and at home. She moved from “the smart, funny kid” to a multi-dimensional event leader, sharing what it really takes to walk into a room full of strangers and make them feel like they’ve known each other for years. She talks candidly about navigating male-dominated spaces, rejecting the “there can only be one” mindset, and choosing collaboration and abundance over competition. We also go deep into parenting her exceptional 18-year-old son, who is on the Autism Spectrum, and how comedy, curiosity, and flexibility shape the way she parents and cares for herself. Shannan introduces her streaming series “Comedy Through Chaos,” where stand-up meets real-life storytelling on grief, burnout, identity, and “financial face plants,” reminding all of us that humor can be a bridge through the hardest chapters of life.   Our Non Profit Spotlight is Pacer Center _ Katie Harms: [email protected], www.katieharms.com Lisa Rubin: [email protected], www.wardrobeconsulting.net . Follow Us On: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube We are thankful to our sponsors Jester Concepts (owner of Rustica Bakery), Sweet Ivy, and Beem St. Louis Park. Click here: Complimentary Session at beem Social Media by Shelby Epstein Please take a moment to rate our podcast wherever you are reading or listening to this! Thank you!