Sophie Duker is a comedian, writer, improviser, and storyteller whose fearless, sharp, and subversive comedy has earned her sellout shows across the world, along with a nomination for Best Newcomer 2019 and a spot on Taskmaster! We discuss:
- why financial awareness is essential for new comedians
- how visibility can be both empowering and exhausting
- the unique challenges Black women face in comedy
- why staying bold matters even when people judge
- and we find out if Sophie Duker is happy….
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