Stand-up comedian and activist Belinda Carroll reveals how she turned struggle into comedy and trauma into laughter. From stage fright to activism, she shows how performance can heal and empower.

Belinda’s journey takes us from growing up queer in a conservative Southern Baptist family to founding the Portland Queer Comedy Festival and leading Pride activism. She opens up about the burden of representation, the power of coming out, and why safe spaces are still vital for LGBTQ+ communities.

🌈 In this episode, Belinda shares:

• How laughter can turn trauma into strength
• The responsibility of representation — and how she coped with burnout
• Building LGBTQ+ community through Pride, comedy, and activism
• Why coming out is always an act of bravery (and how to do it safely)

✨ Follow Belinda Carroll ✨

🌐 Website: https://www.belinda-carroll.com

https://www.instagram.com/belindacomedy

🎙️ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/17pqus9ZH9FmEUZ2kI79fm?si=212650c4088a480e