Shame & Comedy: Being Black Outside the Lines

This is a heavy episode glittered with humor where we explore: What it’s like to pursue a dream others don’t see, support or understand The normalization of performance and expectation for Black men rooted in racism and the effect that has on how Tavaris shows up in the world The role comedy has the capacity to play in our lives The biggest challenge Tavaris faces as a comic The importance of selective indifference to others’ reactions The difference between defense versus reflective listening in comedy The power of trust as a comedian and observer Tavaris Smith is a stand-up comedian from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, based in Los Angeles. His comedy journey began 8 years ago, and since then, he has performed at clubs and theaters all over the country. Connect with Tavaris: Website YouTube Instagram