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Lynne Parker was Told Women Aren’t Funny. Then She Changed Comedy.
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What happens when one dismissive comment becomes the catalyst for more than two decades of change?
In this episode, Julia and Valerie are joined by Lynne Parker, founder of Funny Women, the award-winning platform that has championed female performers, writers and creators since 2002. Lynne shares how being told that women ‘aren’t funny’ led her to challenge a male-dominated comedy industry and create opportunities for emerging talent, including Funny Women Award winner Katherine Ryan.
Lynne reflects candidly on her varied career in…
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