Get ready to meet the hilarious Erin Jackson, a comedy powerhouse and one of the creative minds behind the hit Netflix TV show The Upshaws. As a talented comedian, writer, and standup sensation, Erin has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry alongside legends like Wanda Sykes and Kim Fields. With her unique voice and perspective, she brings a fresh take to comedy writing and stand up comedy. Join us as we delve into Erin's world, exploring her journey as a comedian, writer, and creative force behind The Upshaws, and discover what makes her one of the most exciting new voices in comedy today.

0:00 Intro

1:11 Erin Jackson Intro

3:15 How Erin Got Started in Comedy

4:50 Comedy Influences

7:38 Comedy Mt. Rushmore

9:15 Soul of a Nation w/ Michelle Buteau

10:50 Doing Clean Comedy

12:45 First Time on Stage

13:35 Obstacles faced as a black female comic

15:16 Being on the Ellen DeGeneres Show

15:47 Being Netflix w/ Tiffany Haddish during Covid

18:50 Comedy Goals

19:32 Writing for The Upshaws and Wanda Sykes

22:42 Advice for Aspiring sitcom writers

27:47 Viral joke “The Grudgery”

30:14 Comedy Male Groupies

31:21 Dream Person to work with

32:00 Working with Issa Rae

33:51 Diva Dozens

Join the GurlTalk Podcast as we sit down with actress Brély Evans, best known for her roles in Being Mary Jane and her iconic Twix commercial, to discuss her journey to greatness. From her early days to her current successes, Brély shares her insights on finding purpose and harnessing power to achieve her goals. As an actress who has worked with the likes of Oprah Winfrey on the OWN network, Brély's stories are both inspiring and informative. She also opens up about the lessons she learned from the late Whitney Houston, and how they've impacted her career and personal life. Tune in for an empowering conversation that will leave you feeling motivated to take control of your own path to greatness.

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In this episode of the Comedy Divas GurlTalk Podcast, we sit down with Princess Monique Filmz—a powerhouse director, writer, producer, author, and mentor who’s using purpose-driven storytelling to change the game. From her roots in Cleveland to directing primetime TV and founding both Princess Filmz Productions and Real Black Unicorns, Princess Monique is on a mission to awaken voices, amplify dreams, and build a legacy of diverse, impactful stories. We talk about her journey from modeling to filmmaking, the inspiration behind her book Hood to Hollywood, and how she’s mentoring the next wave of women and creatives of color to own their stories and take up space.