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Katherine Ryan's Untold Story: From Hooters Waitress To Comedy Stardom

High Performance
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Katherine Ryan is a comedian and writer, best known for her appearances on 8 Out of 10 Cats, Taskmaster and her stand-up special on Netflix, Glitter Room. Originally from Canada, Katherine made the bold move to London in 2008, and shortly thereafter had her first daughter. Becoming a single mum at the age of 25 and isolated from family, Katherine shares with Jake and Damian how this experience fuelled her determination and resilience. “When I had nothing, I had everything”, Katherine’s focus and dedication to her daughter's well-being gave her the strength to fearlessly pursue her stand-up career. In this episode, Katherine takes us behind the scenes of her comedy path, reflecting on her journey from scraping by as a single mom to her decision to create space for women in the industry by stepping away from Mock the Week. She offers insights into finding positivity in life and leading with gratitude, and sheds light on the reality of hard wo …...more
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Intro

0:00

What is high performance

1:43

Great things can happen

2:11

Early debates

3:16

First stage experience

4:29

Prank

6:23

Standup comedy

8:52

Feminism

9:44

Fear and Shame

11:41

Shame in Comedy

13:55

Understanding Emotions

16:42

Women in the TV Industry

19:44

Pedestal Feminism

21:39

Selfless Decision

23:25

Being Authentic

25:51

Self Doubt

30:29

The Bear Pit

33:21

Reflection

36:01

Hold your beliefs lightly

39:05

If in 40 years time someone says oh your grandmother was a comedian

42:13

Are you brave or easy

44:14

Everyone can learn

45:14

The yes yes yes rule

46:32

Staying true to who you are

47:59

Being honest with yourself

52:45

What hard work looks like to Katherine

53:10

You can have it all

57:32
Katherine Ryan's Untold Story: From Hooters Waitress To Comedy Stardom
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2023Aug 13
Katherine Ryan is a comedian and writer, best known for her appearances on 8 Out of 10 Cats, Taskmaster and her stand-up special on Netflix, Glitter Room. Originally from Canada, Katherine made the bold move to London in 2008, and shortly thereafter had her first daughter. Becoming a single mum at the age of 25 and isolated from family, Katherine shares with Jake and Damian how this experience fuelled her determination and resilience. “When I had nothing, I had everything”, Katherine’s focus and dedication to her daughter's well-being gave her the strength to fearlessly pursue her stand-up career. In this episode, Katherine takes us behind the scenes of her comedy path, reflecting on her journey from scraping by as a single mom to her decision to create space for women in the industry by stepping away from Mock the Week. She offers insights into finding positivity in life and leading with gratitude, and sheds light on the reality of hard work. Join us to hear Katherine’s laughter-filled journey, her resilience, and her valuable life lessons. Download The High Performance App by clicking the link below and using the code: HPAPP https://www.thehighperformancepodcast... 0:00: Trailer 1:41: Start 11:58: Leaving the herd 19:20: Sexism in comedy 22:10: Mock The Week 29:50: Self-doubt 40:20: Hearing differing opinions 49:20: Authenticity 54:35: Parenting 1:00:00: Quickfire Questions Get MORE from High Performance: Books Out Now: • The High Performance Daily Journal - 365 Ways To Become Your Best! smarturl.it/HPJournal • High Performance: Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best https://amzn.to/3WcJnBs Join our FREE members club the High Performance Circle. Just go to https://www.thehighperformancepodcast... You will get: • Weekly Monday Motivation Newsletter with Book Recommendations, Discount Codes, and more! • Exclusive early video access • Keynote speeches that keep you learning • And much more! Listen on your Podcast player: http://www.podfollow.com/highperformance
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