We all know what it is. That thing that we say, "If I ever win the lotto, I'll do (it) for a living." But what if your dream career, or even your hobby, can not only be the thing you do for your "real" career, but something you could use to make people laugh, impact lives, and leave a legacy? That's exactly what Heather Tolley-Bauer did. After relocating for her husband's career, she decided to try some new things. Her first new thing she turned into her career. Now she's a Momedian, helping women and couples laugh more, stress less, and so much more. Erin kicks off asking about "First Half Heather" - what was Heather's story for the first part of her life? She gives us the crash course: married, un-married, worked in corporate, got re-married, built a career in public relations and communications at a large bank, then she moved south with her husband, became a stay-at-home mom (or as she jokes, a stay-at-home alcoholic). But she wasn't happy about her new stay-at-home status, so took the next logical step: comedy. Heather tells of her first step into the world of comedy, and how she went from there to running her own comedy production company, Hyphen Up. She talks about te difficulties of getting started in comedy, how it's a young person's game, and mostly a young MANS game. But, as a savvy businesswoman, Heather created a show to hook her audience, and now it's a sell-out show.  A year into her newfound comedy glory, Heather was diagnosed with cancer. So, after the diagnosis, she really considered what she wanted her legacy to be, and she decided it involved comedy. Erin then asks Heather to discuss what it's like to raise awareness for cancer, what messages she wants to bring through her comedy, and her experience interacting and building relationships with audiences. They talk about empowering women through comedy; helping mothers realize they are better moms than they think, helping women to feel validated, and how it's fine for women to say no. Next, we find out why Heather has a vendetta against Influencers. They discuss the power of social media, and therefore the dangers, but also the possibilities, especially when you navigate it in an authentic way.  Website: hyphenup.com IG: @hyphen_up LinkedIn: HeatherTollyBauer If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Here are some options... Follow Nicole on LinkedIn:   Follow Erin on LinkedIn:   Check out the b BRILLIANT career coaching program @   b Cause Podcast Facebook group @   We even share more crazy stuff here (you probably thought that was impossible). Get your own copy of Erin's book by searching "You Do You Ish" in amazon or going to   Take our simple, fun and insightful "What Kind of Dog Are You At Work?" by going to   We have so much fun stuff going on...we wouldn't want you to miss out - join the authenticity movement and our community by adding your email just about anywhere @   Check out our blog for more of our no-BS career advice @   We have fun and inspiring t-shirts @ DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.  Tweetable Comments: "You sound so serious...that won't last long." "For the first time in my life I was a stay-at-home mom, and I was really pissed off about it." "I want people to embrace the part of their lives that makes up their story." "I can't play the young person game, I'm not a young person. But what I am is a really savvy businesswoman." "I was diagnosed with stage one colon cancer and that changed the trajectory of my entire life." "I was a total MILF. You know, a mommy interested in living past fifty." "I can love out of the spotlight and be fine; it's not my oxygen." "I understand what my purpose is, and it's not a Netflix special. It's making as many moms and women and couples laugh as I possibly can." "I am the first to admit I am not for everyone...and I don't lose any sleep over that."