#14 Unstoppable Unavoidable With Jorge Velazquez
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Mz.Leading With Alana J
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This episode is an interview with my friend Jorge Velazquez, fellow comic who I met in the New Orleans comedy scene. This time, I'm in the hot seat, as Jorge interviewed me for an episode of his "Funny Fucks" podcast.
Given the name of Jorge's podcast, I didn't quite expect us to touch on so many big issues, like substance abuse and trauma. Then again, these tend to be common themes among comics and entertainers in general. We have to be the light we need to see; I love being the light.
I wanted to give you a quick trigger warning, just in case you're going through something right now, or know someone who is.
There is comic relief in there too, I promise. :-)
Enjoy the episode, and if you need any help or if you need to talk, don't hesitate to contact me on any of my social media, or add your email to my contact list.
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Follow Jorge, and make sure to subscribe to his podcast "Funny Fucks"
IG: @_jorgevelazquez_
Jorgevelazquezcomedy.com
Intro & Outro Music: "New Life" by Moire
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#14 Unstoppable Unavoidable With Jorge Velazquez
This episode is an interview with my friend Jorge Velazquez, fellow comic who I met in the New Orleans comedy scene. This time, I'm in the hot seat, as Jorge interviewed me for an episode of his "Funny Fucks" podcast.
Given the name of Jorge's podcast, I didn't quite expect us to touch on so many big issues, like substance abuse and trauma. Then again, these tend to be common themes among comics and entertainers in general. We have to be the light we need to see; I love being the light.
I wanted to give you a quick trigger warning, just in case you're going through something right now, or know someone who is.
There is comic relief in there too, I promise. :-)
Enjoy the episode, and if you need any help or if you need to talk, don't hesitate to contact me on any of my social media, or add your email to my contact list.
TikTok/IG: @alanaj.tv
Click here to add your email to my list.
Follow Jorge, and make sure to subscribe to his podcast "Funny Fucks"
IG: @_jorgevelazquez_
Jorgevelazquezcomedy.com
Intro & Outro Music: "New Life" by Moire
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There are so many more, and I look forward to sharing them with you, but I figured let's unravel bit by bit.
I hope you enjoy these Takeaways from an MFA.
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It's been a hot minute, homies! I've missed you so!
Pardon me as I've uprooted my life, and embarked on what is going to potentially be the most challenging and rewarding two years of my life.
I'm rounding out the end of my first semester of grad school at Louisiana State University, and I feel like you totes need to hear about it, so press play already.
This one gets a little real.
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Listen to the end for a snippet from my first ever single called "WBM '21."
Listening will spell it out for you I'm sure. =]
Listen to the full "WBM '21" here.
Love you, mean it. <3
#12 Getting an MFA in the Other LA
It's been a hot minute, homies! I've missed you so!
Pardon me as I've uprooted my life, and embarked on what is going to potentially be the most challenging and rewarding two years of my life.
I'm rounding out the end of my first semester of grad school at Louisiana State University, and I feel like you totes need to hear about it, so press play already.
This one gets a little real.
I dish a bit on my MFA in Acting program at LSU, my struggles with substances and alcohol, and my gratitude for my peoples and my life. <3
Listen to the end for a snippet from my first ever single called "WBM '21."
Listening will spell it out for you I'm sure. =]
Listen to the full "WBM '21" here.
Love you, mean it. <3
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