Helen Polise is best known as the “TikTok Teacher” on social media, teaching folks how to make the most of their experience on social media— but she is so much more! She’s a podcast host, a vlogger, and a commercial producer, and she’s kicking life in the booty with her amazing young energy. She’s learned a lot about the power of a positive mindset through her experience with Cancer a couple of years back; she’s spending a lot more time in “younger” environments where people are surprised to learn that even in her early 60s, she’s a Tik Tok production expert! She is also a fabulous comedy mom to her Daughter, comedian Juli Polise in LA. 

In this episode, Helen and I discuss comedy career strategy, social media fun, how to use trends to your benefit, our shared resistance to the term “Grandfluencer,” and so much more! The conversation flowed nicely, and I very much enjoyed learning from Helen in this episode. Now, Helen is my “NYC Mom,” and you better follow her below to get more information about her podcast, newsletter, and more!

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This podcast is hosted by New York City's Ben Hawes. Ben is a musical comedian and podcaster whose mission is to help folks see the value in their dreams, help them take action, and make it happen for themselves.

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I hope you have a great day, an even better week, and don't forget to Live Your Life in Bold.

-Ben Hawes

Seann Cantatore is a fantastic musical comedian who is (say it with me) GOING ON TOUR!!! Yes, you heard me, this summer, Seann Cantatore may be coming to a city near you, and you better go to her show biatch! Seann sings funny tunes about all things, including being an angry New Yorker, Shaving her pubes for nothing (check her YouTube for the amazing music video experience), and now, in her new show, she is singing about all the things she’s done to NOT work a 9-5. Listen in for fun chats about what it takes to go on tour, build comedy audiences, and how to get STRESSED in New York City!

Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes and Seann Cantatore, head to YouTube to watch the After Party! Lots of fun over there!

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This podcast is hosted by New York City's Ben Hawes. Ben is a musical comedian and podcaster whose mission is to help folks see the value in their dreams, help them take action, and make it happen for themselves.

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I hope you have a great day, an even better week, and don't forget to Live Your Life in Bold.

-Ben Hawes

Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012

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Nicole Pascaretta is a New York Based performer who specializes in Improv, Sketch, and Musical Comedy and in today’s episode we talk all about her growing up in Michigan, what high school was like, dressing up in costumes, getting started in comedy, moving to NYC, and what her message is in performing comedy. Nicole is known best for her many characters, her physical comedy & dance background, and her sketch comedy group with comedian Seann Cantatore “Bring Your Own Bob,” which has toured to various cities across the United States. Nicole is a fantastic person with a wonderful laugh, and it was an honor to have her on this week’s episode of the Life in Bold Podcast. 

Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes and Seann Cantatore, head to YouTube to watch the After Party! Lots of fun over there!

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What are your thoughts on today's show?! DM the pod on Instagram or comment below to share what you feel. I'd love to know!   

This podcast is hosted by New York City's Ben Hawes. Ben is a musical comedian and podcaster whose mission is to help folks see the value in their dreams, help them take action, and make it happen for themselves.

You Can Find Life In Bold Here: 

We post highlights, clips, and bonus content  

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I hope you have a great day, an even better week, and don't forget to Live Your Life in Bold.

-Ben Hawes

Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Jess Elgene is a wonderfully talented comedian and performer in New York City. She performs improv, stand-up comedy, sketch shows, and musical comedy, and Las creates comedy content on TikTok and Instagram. She’s partly known for her viral videos, including known for a mega-viral hit she created on TikTok about being the Poet Laureate of her family on Christmas… very funny!! She is also performing her solo show, “Less Of A Man,” this year at the Edinburgh Fringe Fest. She’s the real freaking deal! I hope you love this episode. 

Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes and Seann Cantatore, head to YouTube to watch the After Party! Lots of fun over there!

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What are your thoughts on today's show?! DM the pod on Instagram or comment below to share what you feel. I'd love to know!   

This podcast is hosted by New York City's Ben Hawes. Ben is a musical comedian and podcaster whose mission is to help folks see the value in their dreams, help them take action, and make it happen for themselves.

You Can Find Life In Bold Here: 

We post highlights, clips, and bonus content  

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Subscribe on YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/@lifeinboldpod

You Can Find Ben Hawes (Host) Here:  

I post daily comedy videos and document my comedy & business life! 

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You Can Find Florence (Guest) Here:  

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_elgene 

I hope you have a great day, an even better week, and don't forget to Live Your Life in Bold.

-Ben Hawes

Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Florence Friebe is a wonderfully talented musician, improv comedian, and actor who spent an hour with me as we discussed so many important and interesting topics! We chat about our families growing up, who we were in high school, how we came to get into comedy and music, how we work to learn more about who we are, what it’s like to live in NYC and stay here for good, and so much more! Listen in and enjoy! 

Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes and Seann Cantatore, head to YouTube to watch the After Party! Lots of fun over there!

THANK YOU for listening!! Subscribe here to get the latest!!

What are your thoughts on today's show?! DM the pod on Instagram or comment below to share what you feel. I'd love to know!   

This podcast is hosted by New York City's Ben Hawes. Ben is a musical comedian and podcaster whose mission is to help folks see the value in their dreams, help them take action, and make it happen for themselves.

You Can Find Life In Bold Here: 

We post highlights, clips, and bonus content  

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Subscribe on YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/@lifeinboldpod

You Can Find Ben Hawes (Host) Here:  

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You Can Find Florence (Guest) Here:  

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florencekf

I hope you have a great day, an even better week, and don't forget to Live Your Life in Bold.

-Ben Hawes

Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

I’m back with a solo podcast episode about starting my own business and believing in myself in 2024. I am running my own Photo Booth business after losing my job in January—and it’s not easy! Listen in to hear my thought process and how I’m choosing challenge and living more boldly. 

Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes and Seann Cantatore, head to YouTube to watch the After Party! Lots of fun over there!

THANK YOU for listening!! Subscribe here to get the latest!!

What are your thoughts on today's show?! DM the pod on Instagram or comment below to share what you feel. I'd love to know!   

This podcast is hosted by New York City's Ben Hawes. Ben is a musical comedian and podcaster whose mission is to help folks see the value in their dreams, help them take action, and make it happen for themselves.

You Can Find Life In Bold Here: 

We post highlights, clips, and bonus content  

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You Can Find Ben Hawes (Host) Here:  

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You Can Find Jimmy Schatz (Guest) Here:  

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JimmySchatzIsFunny

I hope you have a great day, an even better week, and don't forget to Live Your Life in Bold.

-Ben Hawes

Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Jimmy Schatz is back for his second time on the Life in Bold podcast, and we’re getting real about acting in NYC, pursuing a career in comedy, dating, hookups, and more. :) Jimmy has a monthly comedy show at The Stonewall Inn. Be sure to follow him below to get the latest updates about dates! 

Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes and Seann Cantatore, head to YouTube to watch the After Party! Lots of fun over there!

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What are your thoughts on today's show?! DM the pod on Instagram or comment below to share what you feel. I'd love to know!   

This podcast is hosted by New York City's Ben Hawes. Ben is a musical comedian and podcaster whose mission is to help folks see the value in their dreams, help them take action, and make it happen for themselves.

You Can Find Life In Bold Here: 

We post highlights, clips, and bonus content  

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You Can Find Ben Hawes (Host) Here:  

I post daily comedy videos and document my comedy & business life! 

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Subscribe On YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/@laughwithben  

You Can Find Jimmy Schatz (Guest) Here:  

I love when our listeners go and support our guests!  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JimmySchatzIsFunny

I hope you have a great day, an even better week, and don't forget to Live Your Life in Bold.

-Ben Hawes

Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

NYC stand-up comedian Natalie Fill is back for her second appearance on the Life in Bold Podcast, and we get deep! We talk all about growing up with an interest in acting and entertainment, how to radically believe in yourself and engage with your own delusional self-confidence, and how we choose to engage in our life’s dreams as adults! Natalie celebrates turning 25, and we talk about age and how life shakes out over time. 

Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes and Seann Cantatore, head to YouTube to watch the After Party! Lots of fun over there!

THANK YOU for listening!! Subscribe here to get the latest!!

What are your thoughts on today's show?! DM the pod on Instagram or comment below to share your thoughts. I'd love to know!   

This podcast is hosted by New York City's Ben Hawes. Ben is a musical comedian and podcaster whose mission is to help folks see the value in their dreams, help them take action, and make it happen for themselves.

You Can Find Life In Bold Here: 

We post highlights, clips, and bonus content  

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You Can Find Ben Hawes (Host) Here:  

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You Can Find Sunny Laprade (Guest) Here:  

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliefill_

I hope you have a great day, an even better week, and don't forget to Live Your Life in Bold.

-Ben Hawes

Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In today’s episode, Ben interviews 8-year New York City stand-up comedian, Sunny Laprade. As a 23-year-old comedian, Sunny knows a TON about what it takes to build a comedy career, and she has a vast knowledge of comedy legends and role models in the space. We talk about things like how we want to get paid for comedy, advice for newer comedians, experiences going viral online and understanding the social media algorithms, our comedy role models and stories where comedy has helped save Sunny’s life, John Mulaney as a comedy role model, the poor joke writing behind some of comedy’s most transphobic jokes, Dave Chapelle, and much more!

Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes and Seann Cantatore, head to YouTube to watch the After Party! Lots of fun over there!

THANK YOU for listening!! Subscribe here to get the latest!!

What are your thoughts on today's show?! DM the pod on Instagram or comment below to share what you feel. I'd love to know!   

This podcast is hosted by New York City's Ben Hawes. Ben is a musical comedian and podcaster whose mission is to help folks see the value in their dreams, help them take action, and make it happen for themselves.

You Can Find Life In Bold Here: 

We post highlights, clips, and bonus content  

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeinboldpod 

Subscribe on YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/@lifeinboldpod

You Can Find Ben Hawes (Host) Here:  

I post daily comedy videos and document my comedy & business life! 

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Subscribe On YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/@laughwithben  

You Can Find Sunny Laprade (Guest) Here:  

I love when our listeners go and support our guests!  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnylcomedy

I hope you have a great day, an even better week, and don't forget to Live Your Life in Bold.

-Ben Hawes

Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Jilberto Soto is an amazing and accomplished New York City stand-up comedian. I met Jilberto a year ago when he was opening for Jimmy Schatz at the Stonewall Inn. He was so funny and his comedy was compelling, and now I know why. It's empowering, it's self-love, and it's power. Don't try to tell Jilberto that he is anything less than amazing. It's inspiring!

Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes and Jilberto Soto, head to YouTube to watch the After Party-- Lots of fun over there!

THANK YOU for listening!! Subscribe here to get the latest! What are your thoughts on today's show?! DM the pod on Instagram or comment below to share what you feel. I'd love to know!

This podcast is hosted by New York City's Ben Hawes. Ben is a musical comedian and podcaster whose mission is to help folks see the value in their dreams, help them take action, and make it happen for themselves.

You Can Find Life In Bold Here:

We post highlights, clips, and bonus content

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lifeinboldpod

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeinboldpod

Subscribe on YouTube:  @lifeinboldpod 

You Can Find Ben Hawes (Host) Here:

I post daily comedy videos and document my comedy & business life!

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/laughwithben

Subscribe On YouTube:  @laughwithben

You Can Find Jilberto Soto (Guest) Here:

I love when our listeners go and support our guests! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilbertosoto

I hope you have a great day, an even better week, and don't forget to Live Your Life in Bold. -Ben Hawes

Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012Artist: http://incompetech.com/