JJ Barrows is an artist, writer, standup comedian and all-round wonderful human. She describes how she stumbled upon comedy (a profession that fascinates me!) and I know she will act as an expander for anyone who is thinking of pursuing something creative in order to live out their purpose.

We talk about the art of comedy and what to consider when turning your hobby into your career. We talk about how JJ gets out of a rut, trains her confidence muscle, and how validating her own worth and her feelings has helped her support others more genuinely. She shares lots of words of wisdom, including the power of becoming your own best friend (instead of your own worst enemy) and tips on how to navigate criticism.

#PurposePlays from the episode:

• Do one (small) thing every day to create momentum towards your goals or dreams. Don't overthink it; just take the next best step and trust that the small things add up.
• Become your own best friend vs. your own worst critic. Give yourself grace and make sure to first acknowledge and validate your fears before going into solution mode or getting down on yourself.

Links:

@jjbarrows

Personal Website

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