What if the only thing standing between you and your next big creative leap is simply saying yes? Producer, journalist, and founder of Gold Comedy Lynn Harris joins Kara Duffy to explore what it really takes to build something from nothing - even when you don’t feel “ready.” From co-creating the cult phenomenon Breakup Girl to launching a comedy platform for women and non-binary creators, Lynn shares how following curiosity, not certainty, can lead to powerful impact.

They dive into why comedy is a vehicle for social change, how to stop waiting for permission, and why making the thing matters more than feeling confident. This episode is a call to create, collaborate, and take up space exactly as you are.

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com.

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WEBSITE: https://goldcomedy.com/about/our-team/

Episode Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to Lynn Harris

01:00 – Gold Comedy & Building Creative Communities

03:00 – Breakup Girl & Early Internet Success

06:00 – Persist Con, Activism & Community Building

08:00 – Saying Yes Before You’re Ready

10:00 – Learning Business on the Fly

12:00 – Why Women Are Ready for Comedy Now

14:00 – Creating Without Bro Culture

16:00 – Making Things vs. Just Talking About Them

18:00 – Teaching People How to Pitch & Build Ideas

21:00 – Why Life Experience Makes Better Stories

23:00 – Don’t Start the Deck Yet: Creative Development

24:30 – Massachusetts, Comedy & Cultural Influence

27:00 – Growing Up, Feminism & Finding Your Voice

31:00 – Activism, Power & Public Discourse

33:00 – Creating vs. Supporting Creativity

35:00 – Inside Gold Comedy: Membership & Model

39:00 – Building Sustainable Creative Communities

42:00 – Platforms, Tech & Scaling Community

43:30 – What “Powerful Ladies” Really Means

46:00 – How to Get Involved with Gold Comedy

47:00 – Final Thoughts: Just Start Creating

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Saying Yes Before You’re Ready, Building Creative Power & Changing Comedy | Lynn Harris | Journalist & Founder of Gold Comedy