“Comedy is a serious business. A serious business with only one purpose — to make people laugh,” said W. C. Fields. Also, comedy has a tremendous effect on our lives. It improves our social life, boosts brain activity, reduces stress, improves physical health, and makes us more attractive. Enter our esteemed guest for this episode, Carole Montgomery!

With a long and varied career and over two dozen television credits to her name, Carole Montgomery is a respected veteran of the standup comedy scene nationwide.

Beyond television appearances, Carole has headlined clubs and colleges across the USA and starred in two prominent Las Vegas production shows, and captivated more than five million audience members during her decade as a Las Vegas luminary. She is the creative force behind and stars in three Showtime specials for Funny Women Of A Certain Age.

This episode will inspire you to be a pit bull for your goals and possibly get Carole to keynote at your event! If you don't produce events, like we do here at She Leads Media, you’ll for sure get the urge to enjoy some comedy asap. Enjoy! 

Show notes:
👭 Carol is a respected veteran of stand-up comedy, and she talks about the misconceptions in women’s comedy circles. 02:41
🤒 Juggling work and illness:  performing 13 weekly shows in Las Vegas. 04:09
🩵 Blame Carole’s comedian career on her father: in 1979, comedy didn’t seem like a legitimate job. 06:38
🎤 Navigating the comedy circuit: when you’re a new comic, it's tough to get to the stage. 08:52
🌟 Vegas stardom at any age: Carole’s ten-year reign and selling her show at 59. 14:34
✅ Persistence pays off: earning the nickname "Pitbull” from her mother-in-law and clinging onto opportunities, showcasing that refusing isn’t inherently negative. 18:50
👉 Always ask, be persistent, and at least you’ll get an answer. 20:50
🎓 Carole and Adrienne shared examples of rejection: we can’t walk around constantly feeling rejected, just move on with your life. 24:10
💕 Inclusive comedy: supporting amazing undiscovered women's talents in the stand-up scene. 29:04
❣️ Leaving a meaningful legacy: “If I left the world tomorrow, my son could say his mom did something really important” is Carole’s inspiration. 33:33
📢 We all live so much in the present and future that we forget what we’ve done in the past: Adrienne inspired Carole to do a TED Talk, and if you want her to give a speech at your event, contact her! 38:16

Links:

  Connect with Carole: https://carolemontgomery.com

  Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.com

  Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com.

  Resources/Data Mentioned:

https://www.funnywomenofacertainage.com

@carolemontgomerycomic