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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 53 MIN

Sydnee Washington on Comedy, Confidence & Chaos

from The Write Brain · host Ellis Melillo

This week we have our friend Sydnee Washington on the pod, and this episode is everything we hoped it would be: hilarious, honest, chaotic, vulnerable, and completely unforgettable.Sydnee is currently on tour with her show My Black Barbie Story, and while she was in Nashville, we got to sit down and talk about everything from childhood and comedy to anxiety, stage fright, people pleasing, and learning how to finally be yourself.In this episode, we talk about:Sydnee’s childhood and what she was like as a kidGrowing up with older caregivers and feeling differentLearning struggles, embarrassment, and being hyper-awareHow comedy became an outletAnxiety, stage fright, and self-doubtPeople pleasing and anxious attachmentWhy the funniest people are often the most sensitiveHer one-of-a-kind storytelling styleThe truth behind My Black Barbie StorySydnee is one of the funniest people we know, but what makes this conversation so special is how open she is. She shares her story in a way that is both deeply real and unbelievably funny — and we know so many of you are going to relate to her honesty.If you love comedy, storytelling, and conversations about how creative minds actually work, this episode is for you.Make sure you check out Sydnee Washington on tour and follow along with My Black Barbie Story. #SydneeWashington #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #Anxiety #Storytelling #MentalHealth #CreativeBrains

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