Not Til Now

Brit Stueven sits down with Debbie Scheer — comedian, storyteller, auctioneer, emcee, and someone who believes that if we can laugh about it, we can talk about it — especially when the conversation includes things like Effexor, mushrooms, and braless boobs. 😂At Not Til Now, Debbie made a last-minute pivot. What started as an idea for “lie-down comedy” (yes, pillow and blanket included) turned into something much more honest: a story she had been carrying for a long time about parenting a child struggling with mental health — and the isolating reality so many families are navigating behind the scenes.In this chat, Debbie shares what it looked like to finally say the hard thing out loud, even when she wasn’t sure she could get through it without crying.They talk about the shame that keeps people silent, the moments that make you feel like no one else could possibly understand, and what actually helps when you’re in it.This episode is funny, tender, and oh-so-freeing. If you’ve been carrying something you don’t quite know how to say, you’re gonna want to start here.🎥 Debbie’s NTN PerformanceThis is not publicly listed. Please contact Debbie or Brit for the link.Stay Connected with Debbiehttps://debbiescheerspeaks.com/https://www.instagram.com/debbiescheerspeakshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiescheerspeaks/Summit Auctioneers Collectivehttps://summitauctioneerscollective.com/Stay Connected with Not Til NowNot Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnowWriting Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/Connect with BritNewsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven

Brit Stueven sits down with Mike Betts — husband, dad, Cultural Architect at Fidelity Investments, nonprofit leader, and the man who shook his butt to Neil Diamond at Not Til Now.What started with seeing his pastor take a Stand-Up 101 class turned into an eight-minute set in front of 320 people at the Lakewood Cultural Center. But underneath the laughs is a much deeper story.After losing two of his children, Michael and Cora, Mike and his family turned unimaginable grief into purpose through the Michael and Cora Betts Legacy Foundation, raising nearly half a million dollars for Judi's House and helping families navigate loss.In this episode, they talk about the accidental “eavesdropper” that pointed him to Judi’s House, why hearing “that’ll be hard” only makes Mike want something more, the one-liners from his wife that keep him humble, and how one brave decision tends to lead to another.This conversation feels a little like a really great wedding speech. There are laughs, there are tears, there are unforgettable stories, and somewhere in the middle, you’re reminded of what really matters.🎥 Watch Mike’s NTN Performancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cvSaJ1QscoStay Connected with MikeMichael and Cora Legacy Foundation: https://www.bettslegacy.org/2026 Betts Legacy Golf Tournament: https://bolder.bid/app/public/bidapp/bettsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickeybetts285Stay Connected with Not Til NowNot Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnowWriting Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/Connect with BritNewsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven

Brit Stueven sits down with David Comstock — head pastor at Mosaic Church, husband, dad, “Gampa,” — and someone whose story starts in a place you might not expect.They kick things off with David almost saying yes to doing stand-up comedy at Not Til Now (still on the table, by the way)…and how that eventually turned into something much deeper.In this conversation, David shares the story behind “thump” — what he calls the universal sound of hard work…and more specifically, the kind of primitive work we tend to avoid.He opens up about his past addiction, the moment his body hit the floor after a near overdose, and the experience he had there — one that completely challenged everything he thought he knew about God, shame, and second chances.They also talk about the tension between hiding and wanting to be found, why we’re so afraid to be fully known, and what actually happens when we finally stop pretending.There’s SO much in this one — faith, doubt, rock-bottom moments, rebuilding, public-speaking fears, and the reminder that nobody starts out good at anything.More than anything, this chat is about what happens when you stop running from the hard parts of your story and start letting them shape you instead.Because sometimes the thing that feels like the end is actually where everything begins.🎥 Watch David’s NTN Performancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53dS5azz7AoStay Connected with DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidjcomstock/Mosaic Church: https://www.welcometomosaic.com/Centered Podcast: https://www.welcometomosaic.com/centeredThe Sunday Sermon that Brit kept referencing: https://www.welcometomosaic.com/watch-1/show-me-your-gloryStay Connected with Not Til NowNot Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnowWriting Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/Connect with BritNewsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven

Brit Stueven sits down with the unforgettable Liz Miller — marketing consultant, grant writer, midlife mom…and the woman who opened her Not Til Now talk with…”BOOBS!”In their conversation, Liz shares the moment she realized she couldn’t back out, why she didn’t tell her husband until AFTER the first rehearsal, and the strange mix of confidence and doubt that hit the second she walked off stage.They also talk about the voice in Liz’s head that says “don’t get your hopes up,” where it came from, and how she’s learning to talk back to it in real time. (Her new rule? SWIM: say what I mean, mean what I say.)While Liz had her doubts, she also talks about the euphoria. The adrenaline. The “wait…I might actually be good at this?” moment that didn’t hit until it was all over.This one is about women’s bodies, (Hi, puberty, pregnancy, and menopause!), but more than that, it’s about what happens when you stop shrinking, stop filtering, and finally let yourself take up space.🎥 Watch Liz’s NTN Performancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NQlUpmF-mEStay Connected with LizLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-miller/Stay Connected with Not Til NowNot Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnowWriting Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/Connect with BritNewsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven

Brit Stueven interviews the magnetic Kristina Nasi — leadership coach, comedian, storyteller…and the woman who took the Not Til Now stage as George Michael. They talk about that performance — not just putting on the costume, but shedding years of people-pleasing and finally letting herself be seen.Kristina shares how her piece came to life (with the help of her coach/therapist), the moment she realized George Michael wasn’t just a character, and how one last-minute line changed her whole vibe on stage.They also get into the real stuff — raising a daughter who doesn’t edit herself when you’ve spent a lifetime doing exactly that…and the difference between being “brave” on stage vs. in your actual life.And yes, an accidental tramp-stamp story makes an appearance.If you’ve ever felt the pull to express more of who you are, this one will hit. 💛🎥 Watch Kristina’s NTN Performancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQVQndkBWNoStay Connected with KristinaNewsletter: https://theroguescript.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nasikris/Stay Connected with Not Til NowNot Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnowWriting Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/Connect with BritNewsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven

Brit Stueven sits down with Josh Shuman — visual effects artist, jiu-jitsu coach, and lifelong Foo Fighters fan — about the moment he finally gave himself permission to start a film that had lived on his “someday” list for decades.For nearly twenty years, Josh had worked behind the scenes in Hollywood, contributing to more than 30 film and television projects, including two Oscar-winning movies. But after experiencing profound personal loss — including the death of a close friend and the passing of his mother — Josh began asking himself a harder question: What am I waiting for?In this chat, Josh shares how those moments reshaped his relationship with fear, why he decided to pursue a DIY documentary inspired by his lifelong connection to the Foo Fighters, and what it looks like to finally begin something that has been calling your name for years.Along the way, Brit and Josh talk about the book that inspired him to start writing his first script, the ups and downs of going “viral,” secrets about the tiger in Life of Pi, and even future projects that Josh hadn’t announced out loud…until now.🎥 Watch Josh’s Full NTN Performancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4qWFaIAhVoStay Connected with JoshDocumentary Website: https://www.wishingwellfilm.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ootwwffFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jshumanThe Instagram post that went viral: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRP9N2BEVM-/Stay Connected with Not Til NowNot Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnowWriting Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/Connect with BritNewsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstuevenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brit.stueven/

Brit Stueven sits down with Kaitlin Schmidt — third-grade teacher, artist, mom of two, and first-time stand-up comic — about taking the mic at the debut of Not Til Now.Kaitlin shares the unexpected journey that led her to the stage, including a recent ADHD diagnosis that helped her make sense of years of chaotic energy, creative thinking, and unfinished to-do lists. What started as a personal realization eventually became the heart of her comedy set.In this conversation, Kaitlin talks about overcoming her fear of public speaking, the surprisingly meticulous process of writing jokes, and what it felt like to perform stand-up for the very first time in front of a packed room.She also reflects on the validation of hearing a crowd laugh at stories that once felt overwhelming — and how that night opened the door to new confidence and possibility.This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered if it’s too late to try something brave…or finally figure out how their brain works.🎥 Watch Kaitlin’s Full Performancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq1ucEhHCPMStay Connected with KaitlinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaitlin.schroederschmidtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/schroe83Stay Connected with Not Til NowNot Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Denver, Colorado.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnowWriting Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/Connect with BritNewsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstuevenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brit.stueven/

In this episode, Brit Stueven sits down with leadership coach, writer, and Not Til Now performer Neha Mandhani — but this time, the tables turn.Neha interviews Brit about the story behind Not Til Now and how an idea that  lived in her mind for nearly a decade eventually became a live event celebrating courage, vulnerability, and first-time performances.Brit shares how she brought this dream to life, along with the fears, doubts, and unexpected moments that shaped the journey along the way.Together, they explore what happens when ordinary people choose to do something brave in public for the very first time. They talk about the ripple effect of witnessing courage in real time, the surprising feedback from the debut event, and why creating spaces for people to try something new can change more lives than we realize.They also dive into the practical side of starting something before you feel ready — from launching a podcast to building a creative project step by step — and why Brit believes one simple idea above all else:Courage doesn’t require credentials.This episode is for anyone sitting on an idea, a story, or a dream — and wondering if they’re allowed to begin.🎥 Watch Brit’s Not Til Now Intro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWL9pRxxmss&t=8s🎥 Watch Brit’s NTN Closinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyHXkJ71UB8&t=7sStay Connected with Not Til NowNot Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnowWriting Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/Connect with BritNewsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstuevenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brit.stueven/🎥 Watch Neha Mandhani’s Podcast Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY_7FGPogks&t=5s

In this episode, Brit Stueven sits down with Neha Mandhani — leadership coach, writer, and speaker — about speaking at the debut of Not Til Now.Neha is in the middle of writing her first book, and on that stage, she shared the deeply personal story behind what finally gave her permission to start. In this conversation, she reflects on that moment, why the messiest parts of our stories are often the most powerful, and what it means to share something vulnerable in front of a room full of strangers.She also talks about preparation, self-trust, the role community plays in building courage — and why she left that night wanting more.This one is for anyone who has a story worth telling and is still working up the nerve to tell it.🎥 Watch Neha’s Full Performancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bEahe7zw0oStay Connected with NehaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehamandhani/Substack: https://nehamandhani.substack.com/Stay Connected with Not Til NowNot Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Denver, Colorado.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnowWriting Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/Connect with BritNewsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstuevenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brit.stueven/

In this episode, Brit Stueven sits down with Ed Prather — real estate CEO and father of two — about doing stand-up comedy for the first time at the debut of Not Til Now. Ed shares how he wrote his set (about life from his perspective of being born with one eye), why preparation matters, what it felt like to hear 320 people laugh, and how this experience shifted what feels possible for him now.If you’ve ever wondered whether courage is something you’re born with — or something you build — this conversation is for you.🎥 Watch Ed’s Full Performance on YouTubeStay Connected with Ed Website: https://edprather.com/Follow Ed Prather Real Estate on Instagram.Stay Connected with Not Til NowNot Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Denver, Colorado.Watch more performances on YouTube. Get event info and inspiration on Instagram.Join the NTN Writing Group. Connect with Brit Subscribe to her Behind the Mic Newsletter.Follow her on Instagram.Connect with her on Facebook.

Welcome to Season 1 of the Not Til Now™ Podcast.This is a show about firsts.First-time stand-up.First-time storytelling.First-time speaking.First-time creative risk.Hosted by Brit Stueven, Not Til Now features honest conversations with people who stepped forward before they felt fully ready — and what happened because they did.Season 1 takes you behind the scenes of the sold-out debut Not Til Now live event at the Lakewood Cultural Center, where 320 people gathered for a night of courage, comedy, and unforgettable firsts.If you’ve been circling something… these stories might be your nudge.Subscribe and join us for Season 1.