Hey Humor Consumers,

Shopping begins at 4 p.m. and continues before and after comedy shows until closing. DeGraaf will perform at 6 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at Eco Chic Boutique or via phone by calling 219-227-0646. Advanced tickets are recommended as seating is limited. Groups can reserve seats together at time of purchase. 

Friends are important. Making friends over 50 can be a challenge. On today's episode of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway Podcast we dive into how to make friends over 50. 

Puffin and our Patreon Humor Contributors: Joan, Darlene, Courtney, Ron, Jeanine, Karren and Kenny! 

Click the link below to support us with a $5 per month contribution and you will become part of our growing community.

***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast episode.

Tracy and Cathrine

P.S. The goal of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast is to present our audience with a relevant topic weekly in an entertaining way followed by some spiritual encouragement. #lifehappenslaughanyway #tracydegraaf

***MORE ABOUT TRACY DEGRAAF COMEDY***

Hi Friends, Tracy here. My husband and I survived raising 5 boys and there were so many funny stories along the way. Now is my time to "show and tell." 🥳 I put these stories in my book and on stage in my comedy act. It's so much fun.

Join my email community to add some fun to your inbox. https://tracydegraaf.com/email-community Follow me on social!

➡️Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TracyDeGraafComedy ➡️Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tracydegraaf/ ➡️Twitter:https://twitter.com/tracydegraaf

If you're new to my comedy, here's a little about me.

I'm from the Chicago area and I perform my one-woman clean comedy show “Life Happens Laugh Anyway” nationwide for both corporate and non-profit organizations.

My comedy combines two of my passions: Christianity and breast cancer awareness. (I was diagnosed in 2016 with stage 1 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma...a fancy name for breast cancer. Currently, I'm doing great and am cancer free!)

As a Christian and a breast cancer survivor, I use my platform to inspire women spiritually and motivate them to schedule their breast cancer screenings. I like to tell women “I want you to know Jesus, but I don’t want you to meet Him face-to-face just yet.” 🙏❤️

I pull material from my experiences as a wife, mother of five grown sons and middle-aged woman. I love performing for Girls Night Out Events, Women’s Conferences, Fundraisers, Breast Cancer Awareness Events, Cancer Survivor Events and more. I was trained for comedy at The Second City in Chicago. I'm happily married to my husband, Ron (a.k.a. Muffin) since 1989 and we are now empty nesters! 😁 We can't stop smiling. Our boys are spread out between Colorado, Illinois and Indiana.

I publish a weekly podcast called Life Happens Laugh Anyway with my bff Cathrine and it is so much fun. We started the podcast when the world shut down during Covid since all of my shows were canceled. It's a hoot. We tackle a new topic weekly that we think our audience will care about and discuss it in an entertaining way. We close each episode with some spiritual encouragement. 👍

For additional information, check out my website: https://tracydegraaf.com #tracydegraaf #lifehappenslaughanyway #comedyvideo #standupcomedy

Hey Humor Consumers,

Shopping begins at 4 p.m. and continues before and after comedy shows until closing. DeGraaf will perform at 6 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at Eco Chic Boutique or via phone by calling 219-227-0646. Advanced tickets are recommended as seating is limited. Groups can reserve seats together at time of purchase. 

Side Hustles have always been around, but technology has made them easier to navigate. If you are considering a side hustle, this episode is for you. Scroll down to click the play button and listen to the podcast.

Here's a meme on the topic...Just for Fun.....

Puffin and our Patreon Humor Contributors: Joan, Darlene, Courtney, Ron, Jeanine, and Karren! 

Click the link below to support us with a $5 per month contribution and you will become part of our growing community.

***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast episode.

Tracy and Cathrine

P.S. The goal of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast is to present our audience with a relevant topic weekly in an entertaining way followed by some spiritual encouragement. #lifehappenslaughanyway #tracydegraaf

***MORE ABOUT TRACY DEGRAAF COMEDY***

Hi Friends, Tracy here. My husband and I survived raising 5 boys and there were so many funny stories along the way. Now is my time to "show and tell." 🥳 I put these stories in my book and on stage in my comedy act. It's so much fun.

Join my email community to add some fun to your inbox. https://tracydegraaf.com/email-community Follow me on social!

➡️Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TracyDeGraafComedy ➡️Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tracydegraaf/ ➡️Twitter:https://twitter.com/tracydegraaf

If you're new to my comedy, here's a little about me.

I'm from the Chicago area and I perform my one-woman clean comedy show “Life Happens Laugh Anyway” nationwide for both corporate and non-profit organizations.

My comedy combines two of my passions: Christianity and breast cancer awareness. (I was diagnosed in 2016 with stage 1 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma...a fancy name for breast cancer. Currently, I'm doing great and am cancer free!)

As a Christian and a breast cancer survivor, I use my platform to inspire women spiritually and motivate them to schedule their breast cancer screenings. I like to tell women “I want you to know Jesus, but I don’t want you to meet Him face-to-face just yet.” 🙏❤️

I pull material from my experiences as a wife, mother of five grown sons and middle-aged woman. I love performing for Girls Night Out Events, Women’s Conferences, Fundraisers, Breast Cancer Awareness Events, Cancer Survivor Events and more. I was trained for comedy at The Second City in Chicago. I'm happily married to my husband, Ron (a.k.a. Muffin) since 1989 and we are now empty nesters! 😁 We can't stop smiling. Our boys are spread out between Colorado, Illinois and Indiana.

I publish a weekly podcast called Life Happens Laugh Anyway with my bff Cathrine and it is so much fun. We started the podcast when the world shut down during Covid since all of my shows were canceled. It's a hoot. We tackle a new topic weekly that we think our audience will care about and discuss it in an entertaining way. We close each episode with some spiritual encouragement. 👍

For additional information, check out my website: https://tracydegraaf.com #tracydegraaf #lifehappenslaughanyway #comedyvideo #standupcomedy

Hey Favorite Humor Consumers,

Habits are a thing. Sometimes habits are good and sometimes they're bad. On today's episode we are diving into Habits and how to change them.

Here's a meme on the topic...Just for Fun.....

Puffin and our Patreon Humor Contributors: Joan, Darlene, Courtney, Ron, Jeanine, and Karren! 

Click the link below to support us with a $5 per month contribution and you will become part of our growing community.

***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast episode.

Tracy and Cathrine

P.S. The goal of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast is to present our audience with a relevant topic weekly in an entertaining way followed by some spiritual encouragement. #lifehappenslaughanyway #tracydegraaf

***MORE ABOUT TRACY DEGRAAF COMEDY***

Tracy DeGraaf is a U.S.A. national touring comedian based in the Chicago area working primarily with churches and hospitals on outreach events. She is a Christian and a breast cancer survivor who combines two of her passions: Jesus and Mammograms into her comedy ministry. For more information go to TracyDeGraaf.com.

Check out Tracy’s social media ➡️

PLEASE NOTE: The Facebook link below is Tracy's NEW Tracy DeGraaf Comedy page that replaces the previous one. It's a long story, but if you want to connect with Tracy's Comedy on FB, click the link below and like it. ;0)

Facebook

Youtube

Instagram

Hey Favorite Humor Consumers,

Favoritism is a big NO NO and on this episode, we dive into that topic. Whether it's favoritism in the family or the workplace, both are super dangerous and can lead to ruined relationships. 

Here's a meme on the topic...Just for Fun.....

Puffin and our Patreon Humor Contributors: Joan, Darlene, Courtney, Ron, Jeanine, and Karren! 

Click the link below to support us with a $5 per month contribution and you will become part of our growing community.

***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast episode.

Tracy and Cathrine

P.S. The goal of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast is to present our audience with a relevant topic weekly in an entertaining way followed by some spiritual encouragement. #lifehappenslaughanyway #tracydegraaf

***MORE ABOUT TRACY DEGRAAF COMEDY***

Tracy DeGraaf is a U.S.A. national touring comedian based in the Chicago area working primarily with churches and hospitals on outreach events. She is a Christian and a breast cancer survivor who combines two of her passions: Jesus and Mammograms into her comedy ministry. For more information go to TracyDeGraaf.com.

Check out Tracy’s social media ➡️

PLEASE NOTE: The Facebook link below is Tracy's NEW Tracy DeGraaf Comedy page that replaces the previous one. It's a long story, but if you want to connect with Tracy's Comedy on FB, click the link below and like it. ;0)

Facebook

Youtube

Instagram

Hey Humor Consumers,

Happy New Year! Reviewing the major events, news and discoveries of the last 12 months can help us move into the future with lessons learned. In this episode, we talk about all the stuff 2022 brought to the world. 

This email includes:

1. Fun Meme

Click here to watch Tracy talk about days gone by.....the 1990s

• Information of the major highlights of 2022

Puffin and our Patreon Humor Contributors: Joan, Darlene, Courtney, Ron, Jeanine, and Karren! 

Click the link below to support us with a $5 per month contribution and you will become part of our growing community.

One lucky winner will be getting a Tracy DeGraaf Let's Grow Together Swag Bag pictured below. Drawing will be on January 10, 2023. Winner will receive:

• Autographed copy of Laugh Anyway Mom book $15

1. Be a member of the Tracy DeGraaf email community and if you're reading this, you ARE a member. ;0)

But, no worries friends!!! We are going and growing together into 2023 and beyond. 

Please share our podcast, email community and social media pages with all of your female friends and family. They get a LOL and/or some spiritual encouragement with each new piece of content produced.

***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast episode.

Tracy and Cathrine

P.S. The goal of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast is to present our audience with a relevant topic weekly in an entertaining way followed by some spiritual encouragement. #lifehappenslaughanyway #tracydegraaf

***MORE ABOUT TRACY DEGRAAF COMEDY***

Tracy DeGraaf is a U.S.A. national touring comedian based in the Chicago area working primarily with churches and hospitals on outreach events. She is a Christian and a breast cancer survivor who combines two of her passions: Jesus and Mammograms into her comedy ministry. She loves Jesus, but doesn’t want women to meet Him just yet. At her church shows she points the audience to Jesus at the end and at her hospital shows she encourages all to get and stay current on cancer screenings.

For more information go to TracyDeGraaf.com.

Check out Tracy’s social media ➡️

PLEASE NOTE: The Facebook link below is Tracy's NEW Tracy DeGraaf Comedy page that replaces the previous one. It's a long story, but if you want to connect with Tracy's Comedy on FB, click the link below and like it. ;0)

Facebook

Youtube

Instagram

Hey Humor Consumers,

Last week we promised more Weird News....and here it is. Did you hear about the young man who went overboard on a Thanksgiving Holiday Cruise? He survived for 18+ hours at sea with nothing but his own self. Scroll to the bottom of this email to listen. It's a fun conversation and a miraculous story of the will to live and the Lord. 

Click here to watch Tracy explain how hard it was to be in public with five boys. (Weirdo alert!)

• Gratitude that you aren't in the middle of the ocean with no boat.

Puffin and our Patreon Humor Contributors: Joan, Darlene, Courtney, Ron, Jeanine, and Karren! 

Click the link below to support us with a $5 per month contribution and you will become part of our growing community.

One lucky winner will be getting a Tracy DeGraaf Let's Grow Together Swag Bag pictured below. Drawing will be on January 10, 2023. Winner will receive:

• Autographed copy of Laugh Anyway Mom book $15

1. Be a member of the Tracy DeGraaf email community and if you're reading this, you ARE a member. ;0)

But, no worries friends!!! We are going and growing together into 2023 and beyond. 

Please share our podcast, email community and social media pages with all of your female friends and family. They get a LOL and/or some spiritual encouragement with each new piece of content produced.

***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast episode.

Tracy and Cathrine

P.S. The goal of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast is to present our audience with a relevant topic weekly in an entertaining way followed by some spiritual encouragement. #lifehappenslaughanyway #tracydegraaf

***MORE ABOUT TRACY DEGRAAF COMEDY***

Tracy DeGraaf is a U.S.A. national touring comedian based in the Chicago area working primarily with churches and hospitals on outreach events. She is a Christian and a breast cancer survivor who combines two of her passions: Jesus and Mammograms into her comedy ministry. She loves Jesus, but doesn’t want women to meet Him just yet. At her church shows she points the audience to Jesus at the end and at her hospital shows she encourages all to get and stay current on cancer screenings.

For more information go to TracyDeGraaf.com.

Check out Tracy’s social media ➡️

PLEASE NOTE: The Facebook link below is Tracy's NEW Tracy DeGraaf Comedy page that replaces the previous one. It's a long story, but if you want to connect with Tracy's Comedy on FB, click the link below and like it. ;0)

Facebook

Youtube

Instagram

Hey Humor Consumers,

Let's face it....people are weird! On this episode of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway Podcast, we tackle weird headlines. This is part 1 of 2 so if you don't get enough weirdo info on this episode, just tune in next week for part 2. Enjoy!!!

Click here to watch Tracy explain how hard it was to be in public with five boys. (Weirdo alert!)

You'll come away from this podcast with:

• Laughs cuz weird stuff makes us lol.

A giant shout out to our sponsors: Puffin and our Patreon Humor Contributors: Joan, Darlene and Courtney! Thank you for your support.

Click the link below to support us with a $5 per month contribution and you will become part of our growing community.

Today's spiritual encouragement comes from Matthew chapter 2.....a fantastic chapter recalling the version of events surrounding the birth of Christ. Read the whole chapter here 

***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast episode.

Tracy and Cathrine

P.S. The goal of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast is to present our audience with a relevant topic weekly in an entertaining way followed by some spiritual encouragement. #lifehappenslaughanyway #tracydegraaf

***MORE ABOUT TRACY DEGRAAF COMEDY***

Tracy DeGraaf is a U.S.A. national touring comedian based in the Chicago area working primarily with churches and hospitals on outreach events. She is a Christian and a breast cancer survivor who combines two of her passions: Jesus and Mammograms into her comedy ministry. She loves Jesus, but doesn’t want women to meet Him just yet. At her church shows she points the audience to Jesus at the end and at her hospital shows she encourages all to get and stay current on cancer screenings.

For more information go to TracyDeGraaf.com.

Check out Tracy’s social media ➡️

PLEASE NOTE: The Facebook link below is Tracy's NEW Tracy DeGraaf Comedy page that replaces the previous one. It's a long story, but if you want to connect with Tracy's Comedy on FB, click the link below and like it. ;0)

Facebook

Youtube

Instagram

Hey Humor Consumers,

Welcome to episode 103 of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway Podcast where we talk all about our Christmas Favs - favorite things to do and traditions old and new.

Click here to hear Tracy's hilarious Christmas tree in the car wash story! Classic!!

You'll come away from this podcast with:

• Hopefully a little nostalgia as you recall your own Christmas memories

A giant shout out to our sponsors: Puffin and our Patreon Humor Contributors: Joan, Darlene and Courtney! Thank you for your support.

Click the link below to support us with a $5 per month contribution and you will become part of our growing community.

Today's spiritual encouragement comes from Matthew chapter 2.....a fantastic chapter recalling the version of events surrounding the birth of Christ. Read the whole chapter here 

***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast episode.

Tracy and Cathrine

P.S. The goal of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast is to present our audience with a relevant topic weekly in an entertaining way followed by some spiritual encouragement. #lifehappenslaughanyway #tracydegraaf

***MORE ABOUT TRACY DEGRAAF COMEDY***

Tracy DeGraaf is a U.S.A. national touring comedian based in the Chicago area working primarily with churches and hospitals on outreach events. She is a Christian and a breast cancer survivor who combines two of her passions: Jesus and Mammograms into her comedy ministry. She loves Jesus, but doesn’t want women to meet Him just yet. At her church shows she points the audience to Jesus at the end and at her hospital shows she encourages all to get and stay current on cancer screenings.

For more information go to TracyDeGraaf.com.

Check out Tracy’s social media ➡️

PLEASE NOTE: The Facebook link below is Tracy's NEW Tracy DeGraaf Comedy page that replaces the previous one. It's a long story, but if you want to connect with Tracy's Comedy on FB, click the link below and like it. ;0)

Facebook

Youtube

Instagram