It’s so fun when we get to have guests back on the show that we love, but it’s especially fun when we get to catch up after we haven’t talked to them for awhile! This guest joined us in the very first year of our show in the For the Love of Laughter series, and she was fire then, and she’s fire now, 5 years later. We’re talking about the amazingly talented and hilarious Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, one of our favorite comedians in the whole wide world! You know her from her awesome Nail Salon comedy sketch, which launched her career, or as her character from MadTV, Bon Qui Qui, and from her amazing comedy specials. When Anjelah was with us last time, she shared that she and her husband had chosen to pursue their careers to the fullest and had made the very personal decision to not have kids. But it’s funny what can change in five years, and Anjelah is now the proud mom of 3 month old Rosie Harlow Reyes. She shares what led to the decision to have a baby, what she’s learned in this season - which she also candidly shares on her YouTube channel via a series of videos called Postpartum Confessions. Whether she’s on stage doing comedy, acting on TV and in movies, or hosting podcasts with her husband Manny, Anjelah gives a great perspective on how life can take us where we least expect to go, and how we can laugh about it a little along the way.

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Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Anjelah’s Comedy Specials

Anjelah’s Latest Special at the Ryman in Nashville

Anjelah’s Nail Salon Bit

Who Do I Think I Am: Stories of Chola Wishes and Caviar Dreams by Anjelah Johnson

Anjelah’s Podcasts Including Manjelah

 

Guest’s Links:

Anjelah’s Website

Anjelah’s Instagram 

Anjelah’s Facebook

Anjelah’s Twitter

Anjelah’s YouTube

Anjelah’s TikTok

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