The world of standup comedy is competitive af, but if you can be open to making your own lane you'll get far. This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Rob Santos, a seasoned comedian from CT who embodies the spirit of a DIY artist. Whether you've been headlining for years, or you're still at the open-mic level, this episode is going to inspire you to take control of your career in a new way.

In this episode Rob shares:

* When comedy found him & how his upbringing inspired him to express his artistic voice* How he hasn't let COVID cramp his creativity* His comedy workshop "Each One Teach One" & the inspiration behind it* Why ALL levels of comedians can benefit from comedy class* The importance of creating your own definition of success* His journey with mental health & how it's impacted his journey* How he's empowered himself as an artist* His vision for uplifting the Hartford community & fellow creatives

Follow Rob on Instagram @raggedy_rob & find out about his latest workshops & shows here. If you want to support his newest project with Raggedy Rob Productions check-out their Indie-GoGo Campaign.

If you know someone that's interested in pursuing stand-up (and hey, maybe that someone is you), I can't recommend his Each One Teach One workshop enough. When I found myself wanting to take stand-up seriously, his class is what helped me realize that dream.

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