What’s Funny is What’s True: The Art of Failing Big w/ Betty Smithsonian

In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and two-time MC of the Faces of Adoption Gala, the incomparable Betty Smithsonian, comic, creator, performer, and what the New York Times once called a "freelance clown." Betty is a lot of things: Best of Philly comedian, physical comedy teacher, co-owner of Next In Line Comedy, and a mom by adoption to her hilarious son Mateo. We talk about how she found comedy through heartbreak and recovery, what 25 years of sobriety taught her about showing up authentically, why bombing on stage is actually a gift, and how her voice as a comedian has become one of the most powerful tools she has to change the conversation around adoption. This one made me laugh, made me cry, and reminded me that humor isn't just entertainment, it's how we survive the hard stuff.Connect with Betty:Betty Smithsonian WebsiteBetty Smithsonian InstagramNext In Line ComedyConnect with The Fawcett ReportInstagram   l   Facebook    l   TikTok   l  LinkedIn   l   YouTubeFollow Helpusadopt.org Website   l   Instagram   l  Facebook Connect with BeckyInstagram