Comedy isn't just about making people laugh—it's about making people listen. This profound insight lies at the heart of Lynn Harris's remarkable journey from accomplished journalist to stand-up comedian to founder of Gold Comedy.

For 25 years, Lynn has used humor as a powerful mechanism for driving social change, understanding that comedy becomes revolutionary when performed by those whose voices are traditionally marginalized. "When you make people laugh, you make people listen," she explains. Those precious minutes on stage where everyone must be quiet and attentive can be transformative, especially for women and others who historically haven't had the spotlight.

Lynn's path has been anything but conventional. She balanced journalism and comedy for decades, co-created the internet sensation Breakup Girl (one of the earliest multi-platform digital success stories), and now leads Gold Comedy—an online platform teaching not just comedy craft but how to run your comedy life like a business. Her premium "Build-a-Pitch Any Idea" class has helped countless women, particularly those in their 40s, 50s, and beyond, develop creative projects they "cannot get out of their heart or drawer." Several graduates have gone on to get their shows into development or produce their own web series.

What makes Lynn's approach so refreshing is her insistence that comedy belongs to everyone. You don't need to change who you are to welcome humor into your life. You don't need to be less shy or more confident—whatever you already are is what makes you funny. Her suggestion? Keep an "attitude journal" where you note things that are funny or could be funny, training yourself to see humor in everyday moments.

Ready to find your funny? Visit Gold Comedy to learn stand-up, sketch writing, or how to pitch your dream project. Because as Lynn reminds us, laughter isn't just a distraction from what's happening—it's a powerful way to engage with it.

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