Karen Morgan: From Lawyer to Comedian EP | 18

What I Know So Far! with Karen Mills and Trish Suhr

In this episode we had the best conversation with Comedian Karen Morgan. she shares her journey from practicing law to pursuing comedy full-time. We dive into the origin of the term 'Karen' and we discuss her experiences as an introverted extrovert in the comedy industry.

Karen also talks about the challenges and joys of being a comedian, touring, and producing comedy shows. We talk through the importance of writing in comedy and the challenges of performing in different venues.

Don't miss this hilarious and insightful interview with Karen Morgan!

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🎸Music by Butch Walker...check him out on Spotify

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Jesus Light

03:32 Unpacking the Legend: Karen Morgan

06:03 The Battle of the Sweetness: Karen Morgan vs Karen Mills

10:43 Law vs Stand-Up: Karen Morgan's Perspective

14:47 Fake it till you make it

16:53 The Importance of Writing in Comedy

19:26 The Thrill of Triathlons and Open Water Swimming

21:29 The Role of Discipline in Comedy and Athletics

35:08 Introduction and Karen Morgan's Children

39:19 Adapting to Maine Winters

46:42 Toilet Paper Placement and Walk-Up Songs

49:22 The Importance of Kindness and Friendship

Takeaways

📍Karen Morgan started doing stand-up comedy at the age of 40, after practicing law and having children.

📍She didn't plan on making comedy her career, but fell in love with it and continued pursuing it.

📍Karen is an introverted extrovert, and comedy allows her to express herself and connect with others.

📍She enjoys the production aspect of comedy shows and has toured and produced shows for several years.

📍Karen discusses the origin of the term 'Karen' and its association with a certain demographic. Writing is a crucial aspect of comedy and keeps comedians interested and engaged.

📍Performing in different venues can present technical challenges that require adaptability and preparation.

📍Triathlons and open water swimming can provide a new and exciting challenge for individuals seeking physical and mental growth.

📍Discipline is key in both comedy and athletic pursuits, and it helps in maintaining focus and achieving goals. Karen Morgan's children were ski racers in high school and college.

📍Karen Morgan moved to Maine because her husband was already there.

📍Maine winters require lots of layers and a sense of humor.

📍It's important to be kind to others and not worry about what people think.

📍Karen Morgan and Karen Mills have a strong friendship and enjoy each other's company.

Socials & Links

🪝Karen Mills

Website | Karen Mills Comedy 🔗https://www.karenmills.com/

Instagram 🔗https://www.instagram.com/karenmillscomedy/

Facebook 🔗https://www.facebook.com/karenmillscomedian/

YouTube 🔗https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenMillscomedy

Twitter 🔗https://twitter.com/kmillscomedy

Trish Suhr

Website | Trish Suhr 🔗https://www.trishsuhr.com/

Instagram 🔗https://www.instagram.com/trishsuhr/

Facebook 🔗https://www.facebook.com/trishsuhr/

YouTube 🔗https://www.youtube.com/user/trishsuhr

Twitter 🔗https://twitter.com/TrishSuhr

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