Chasing Wonder with Taylor Hughes

Episode 59: Improvisor & TV Writer Lynne Stanko is About to Break over the cost of Living in LA, Being a Funny person with Depression & Starting a non profit to reach out.

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Lynne is a wonderful human being. More than a great writer and improvisor, Lynne created the non profit Show Up Girls to empower young women with confidence, collaboration and compassion.

In this episode we talk about:

  • Magic and Improv have similar issues
  • Second City Improv gave us some amazing people
  • Sometimes its art and sometimes it isn't
  • Knowing your strengths is key
  • Many dramatic actors began as improvisors
  • Don't think… Be present
  • Why she studied at multiple improv schools
  • It costs a ton to take improv
  • Improv is therapeutic
  • 101 classes are full of people who dont care
  • Lynne doesn’t think Improv works in LA
  • Improv requires selflessness
  • I don’t care if you laugh, I care that your compelled
  • It’s hard to be about process in Los Angeles because you have to pay the bills
  • Money ruins art
  • Life is here to amuse you
  • Dealing with Anxiety
  • Adults need to play more
  • Starting a non profit to encourage and empower young women
  • Accepting your mistakes like they are a reward
    … and remembering that all of life is Improv

Find out more about Show Up Girls at www.showupgirls.org


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