We were so grateful to  sit down with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes  and discuss her life as a comedian and a new mother. She talks about scaling back her comedy schedule after having a baby and the challenges of balancing work and motherhood. Anjelah also shares her thoughts on aging as a woman in the entertainment industry and the pressure to look a certain way.   We talk about our experiences from being a stepmother to the complexities of blended families. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the decision to have more children and the move to Nashville. Anjelah Johnson discusses her journey in comedy, including her start as an Oakland Raiders cheerleader and her time on MADtv. She shares how her viral nail salon and Bon Qui Qui sketches propelled her career and built a loyal fan base. Anjelah also talks about the challenges of following up on the success of those sketches and the impact of the changing comedy landscape. Anjelah shares her journey to success in comedy and acting, including her viral nail salon joke and her time on MADtv. She discusses the challenges of fame and the importance of staying true to oneself. Anjelah also talks about her podcast, Funjelah, and the joy she finds in creating content that brings laughter and healing to others. She emphasizes the power of touch and the ability to connect with people through massage therapy. Overall, Anjelah's story is one of following her passion, embracing her unique talents, and finding fulfillment in bringing joy to others.     Socials & Links   

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Trish Suhr

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Karen Mills

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    Chapters 00:00Introduction and Excitement for Guest   02:16Challenges of Aging as a Woman in Entertainment   06:12Moving to Nashville and Building a Community   22:57Introduction and Anjelah's Second Baby   25:35Anjelah's Journey to Comedy   28:16The Impact of Anjelah's Sketches   31:31Gratitude and Staying True to Yourself in Comedy   47:57Anjelah Johnson's Viral Video and the Start of Her Career   56:17From Viral Video to MADtv: Anjelah's Journey to Success   01:06:41The Healing Power of Touch and Anjelah's Connection to Massage Therapy   01:09:57Prioritizing True Fans and Loved Ones over External Validation   01:13:37Embracing Your Unique Talents and Following Your Passion       #comedian #AnjelahJohnson #motherhood #aging #stepmother #blendedfamily #Nashville #comedy #Oakland Raiders #MADtv #nailsalon #BonQuiQui #trishsuhr #KarenMills