Zack Lyman Podcast

In this episode, we have invited Laura Moore - Shay, a Certified Personal Trainer and IFBB Bikini Pro. Today, Laura talks about her podcast Bikini Things, competing and being kind to yourself.

Laura’s Journey

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Way back in college, Laura always hated how she looked then later, she found weight training. When she started to undergo the weight training, she saw her body change and suddenly, she could eat more and still look good. Over the years, she always wanted to do it and she had a job out of very demanding grad school. There was no way to make a bodybuilding lifestyle work with that.

Laura’s first competition

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She did her first show in February of 2017. She placed second at that time and Laura felt like she was looking good. After that, she did one show which helped her pick up her confidence and give me some encouragement to keep going and see the potential for herself.

Always Work hard.

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With anything that you do always give your best shot, you become successful, and that's how you become better at something if You can't expect to have the results if you have big goals.

Laura starting training other women.

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In 2020, Laura's friend approached her to train for an upcoming competition so that's the starting point of how Laura starts teaching other people. After that, she plans to have more clients and receives many referrals or people who see the transformations.

Entering the Podcast World

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Laura enjoys talking about fitness and competing and sharing ideas. After starting the podcast, she also met more people in the fitness community and could get fellow IFBB pros on to interview.

The Bikini Word

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There's so much that goes into fitness. One of those things because it's appearance-oriented and because there's sort of a low bar to entry. A lot of coaches or people online don't necessarily have certificates or any formal knowledge you get. You can get all kinds of stuff.

Go to https://www.lauramooreshay.com/ to check some workout plans tailored exactly to your goals & physical ability.

You can also follow Laura on her socials

Zack Lyman tells you 10 things he would focus on if he had to start over in stand up comedy in 2021!

If I was starting comedy 2021

1. Simple idea, I would try to write one hour a day. Maybe you sit at a coffee shop and write.

or you work on some other parts of comedy like listening back to any recordings you have and

being honest with yourself, how was my speed? Did I get the jokes out? Honest but not too harsh

since you are at just the beginning of this long long journey.

2. I would find an online list of the open mics and try to adventure to a new one each week.

finding your favorite open mics can really keep you going when you been having a hard day or month.

3. Find a writing partner, someone that you feel comfortable with and you feel your styles compliment

each other. I write with my friend Lou moon who can come up with some out of box ideas. But I also

love writing with my friend Savannah who really understands joke structure and keeps me from rambling

too much.

4. Rest is important, taking a day off from the open mics if you did an open mic everyday for 30 days

I would not be surprised if you became worse. I mean you can just push too hard and really lose yourself

taking a step back and living life is important. Living life is where I find a lot humor

just recently I took a vacation and came back to write 10 new mins about what happened.

5. Study those who you love! Watch your favorite comedy special again and review what is truly going on.

How are they moving? Where are they pausing? Why did they change up their timing or slow down? What is

different at a 10 min mark vs the energy at 45min mark.

6. Do not worry about finding your voice just yet. You are new! Your voice will come over time.

I knew I found my voice when I would write jokes and think "wow that doesn't sound like me,

I am not doing that" Then I slowly stopped writing jokes that didn't sound like me.

7. Start setting comedy goals. I like simple ones like 5 new jokes this month. Then putting something

crazy on the list like Audition for Americas got talent this year. Or record and listen to all my sets this

month. And email a comedy packet to SNL. These goals will help you push through the hard times.

8. Record all your sets on your phone. Yes every set, I still have recordings from 2011 that I cringe

at the idea of even listening to. But YES do it, you will thank yourself later.

9. Video record when you can, I know it is hard to get good footage. When you are new its not recording to

post content online. I would record when I can so I can watch my nervous ticks and try to get rid of them.

Sometimes your movements can giveaway the punchline or ruin the set up. You want to seem like you know

what you are doing up there. Or you might watch the tape and be like "WOW I look bored or upset"

10. Go to shows. Go to shows you wish you were booked on but sadly you were not! Support local comedy,

be friendly with your co workers truly. Two reasons I mention this, I often get asked "How do I get booked

on that thing?" Well have you ever gone to that thing just to support? No? Start there! Also, you should

be celebrating the fact your friends are doing something cool! You can sit and watch local comedy and there

is always something to learn.

Noey Gnome sits down with Zack Lyman and Lou Moon. They chat about podcasting, youtube and onlyfans.

About Noey

Noelle Cook, aka Noey Gnome, was born and raised in Seattle, WA. She grew up a competitive ballerina, a member of the LDS church, and the youngest of 3 siblings. After leaving the church, and becoming a bartender the second she turned 21, Noey decided she had too many stories to share with the world, and launched a YouTube channel called “Noey Knows Nothing", highlighting her nightlife antics, sexual mishaps, and overall just dumb opinions. In 2019, she turned NKN into a comedy podcast and is continuing to entertain listeners alongside co-host, Eric Bernal, with a new episode every Wednesday. You can find the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and YouTube.

Noey currently lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with her two dogs, Peach and Mota. She’s also still dancing, but with a lot less clothing…

@noeygnome

We had Rosie Rotten from Instagram and Only fans on the podcast

We talk modeling, onlyfans and nerdy stuff.

People Rosie Mentions

Instagram.com/robcano_photo

Instagram.com/sonialuciaphotography

Instagram.com/bamm_bam13

Follow Rosie Online

Instagram.com/rosie_rotten13

onlyfans.com/rosie_rotten

Timestamp Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction and How She Got into Modeling

00:03:41 - Feeling Uncomfortable and Awkward as a Model

00:06:09 - Starting an OnlyFans Page and Gaining Confidence

00:10:17 - Challenges and Changes in Instagram Modeling

00:14:06 - Learning the Ins and Outs of Instagram and OnlyFans

00:16:50 - Different Approaches to OnlyFans Subscriptions

00:19:33 - Balancing Content Creation and Managing Multiple Apps

00:21:25 - Benefits of Having a Boyfriend with an OnlyFans Page

00:22:45 - Exploring Different Avenues for Podcast Promotion

00:25:09 - Lack of Knowledge about Animals and Starting a New Podcast

00:26:07 - Planning Future Photoshoots and Theme Shoots

00:27:46 - Setting Boundaries and Considering Consequences

00:29:35 - Where to Find Rosie Rotten on Instagram and OnlyFans

Jennifer has been performing improv for over 10 years and recently started performing stand up. She has performed in the Laugh Riot Improv Festival, Denver Improv Festival, Red Rocks Improv Festival, Westside Comedy Festival, and Cactus Flower Improv Festival.

Jennifer is proud to be in the improv duo Wedding Party with Aleks Hollis. Wedding Party has recently performed in the VS: Online Improv Cagematch (Philly Improv Theater), Free Fringe (The Hideout Theatre), GHOSTFEST (Torch Theatre), and 7 (Virtual) Minutes Under the Mistletoe! (Space 55). Aleks and Jennifer host a podcast on Spotify called Bish, Don’t: The Podcast.

Jennifer also co-hosts Building Bridges Improv Podcast with David Raftery and Listen to Our Improv Podcast with Caitlyn Rogers.

Follow Jennifer’s work on Instagram

Instagram.com/Jennifer_Giralo

Bish, Don't Podcast On Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/5AHNTjFiNSiZzE6SbgEqcE?si=8QjY8w__Rq6-kvM5OufBQQ

Building Bridges Improv Podcast On Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/2sOP2my47gvT4t3BQQrL5h?si=QevBHep8Ri6GSjpdq9wg_g

Listen To Our Improv Podcast On Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/5BMT0aiZybhxqHIgcIk1PL?si=HwuHxoZESQSmZUT4Fg7o0g

We asked Kellen Erskine on the podcast today. Kellen is a stand up comedian known for his appearances in Inside Jokes on Amazon, DryBar Comedy Special and Comedy Central.

What We Cover In This Episode

- Touring The Country

- Being On Americas Got Talent

- Inside Jokes On Amazon

- Kellen Erskine's New Podcast

Learn More About Kellen Erskine

Instagram.com/KellenErskineComic

Twitter.com/KellenErskineComic

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We asked Christianna Youkers on the show today. Christianna is known for her cosplay and her company Happily Ever After Entertainment.

About Happily Ever After Entertainment

Since 2015, HEA characters have been providing magical memories to children through out the Arizona Valley. Our characters are of the highest quality. From tiara to shoe bow, you will fall in love and believe in the magic of fairytales and adventure we all know and love! Providing the highest quality of children's entertainment, event and party planning.

https://heaentertainmentaz.com/

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Should You Open A Comedy Club? Have You Ever Thought About Opening A Comedy Club?

We sit down with David the owner of the new comedy club The Comedy Fort located in Fort Collins Colorado.

We Talk About

- Early stages of opening a comedy club

- Booking your own shows in all kinds of venues

- Being in JFL Comedy Festival

- Inside Jokes On Amazon

- 2021 as a comedy club owner

About David

In 2015 David Rodriguez burst onto the Colorado comedy scene by winning Denver Comedy Works' prestigious New Faces Competition (previous winners include Adam Cayton-Holland and Josh Blue). In 2016, he proved it was no fluke by taking 1st place in the Stand-up Showdown at the Denver Improv, and then in 2017 he won the Comedy Works' Funny Final Four.

He has been recently featured on NPR for his standup and has performed on several great festivals including the Altercation, Bird City, Limestone, and High Plains Comedy Festivals as well being selected to the New Faces showcase at Just For Laughs in Montreal in 2018.

Audiences of all ages and backgrounds respond to his vibrant comedic style, which is a mix of animated story-telling and insights into being a responsible young parent living in a generation where growing up is generally frowned upon.

When he isn't performing at clubs and indie rooms across the country, he is at home with his wife and two kids and small dog trying desperately to nap.

Learn more about The Comedy Fort

www.comedyfortcollins.com

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In this episode, we have invited Demi Bang, a blogger, and influencer that primarily focuses on beauty, college, career, lifestyle, and travel. She works as a marketing specialist for a consulting firm and a nail technician. Today, Demi shares with us her blogging journey and passion that can inspire others.

Own Platform

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Demi wanted to post numerous photos without spamming her social media. She created her blog intending to have a photo dump.

Re-shifting Niche

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Demi saw more potential in blogging and being an influencer rather than modeling. She got bored with modeling because she felt like everything was the same.

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Demi shared that she wanted to start a blog, but was so insecure about her writing, and English language, so she was hesitant. Her friends encouraged her to do it. At times, she goes through moods where she feels very confident in her writing, other times she doesn’t.

Learning Process

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She enjoys learning and seeing improvements. She added that writing is something she wants to improve on, so she wants to practice more.

Goals Setting

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Demi discussed that she is focused on growing her blog more rather than her social media platform by growing her audience, writing more, and publishing more blogs consistently. She said that she likes to highlight local businesses in her area and form a relationship with people in her community.

Social Media Break

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She feels that social media platforms are going to disappear. So she wants to grow her blog but still wants to put not much effort into her social media platforms.

Role Model

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Demi shared about how Diana Elizabeth, who is also a blogger, has inspired her through her writing style. She said she looks up to her a lot.

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According to Demi, she became inspired by her when she read a blog post that contained raw emotions that moved her. She got to have a meaningful conversation with her after learning that they share the same situation. She added that she admired her even more.

Non-Profit Organizations

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Demi does volunteer work with “Big Brothers Big Sisters” where she helps in mentoring youth relationships.

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She used to volunteer at “Skate After School”, an after-school program for underserved children, where she talks to and helps them to have fun.

Support System

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Demi thinks that the influencer and blogging community is great. She has met a lot of great people through her blog, social media, and the influencer industry. For her, it's more of a community than the competition, because she feels like they all offer different things.

Social Media Changes

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She thinks that social media is getting a little bit harder. She gets frustrated with Instagram because she is making sure to get a certain amount of likes to please the companies she’s working with. She feels like constantly trying to push out content just because it's sponsored. She added that it feels more like making sure people are engaging rather than creating content that she likes. She also said that she is sometimes too focused on the numbers.

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Some sponsors expect a certain return on investment like a one-time thing, and for her, it's unrealistic. She believes it takes time to cultivate and to form a relationship with consumers or audience to trust you.

Blogging Advice

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For Demi, the best way to start a blog is just to go straight ahead towards having your platform, and just do it.

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She concluded that it’s important to focus on yourself and not what other people would think.

Go to https://demibang.com/ to keep updated and know more about Demi Bang.

You can also follow her on:

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest

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Rik Roberts Stand Up Comedian Interview!

Rik Roberts is a Nashville, TN based comedian and speaker who focuses on providing 100% clean comedy and creative keynotes to groups who need a fun and engaging program.

As a married man, and father of two young kids, Rik has found there are enough real life situations that we can all laugh at without going “below the belt”. Family friendly comedy is his specialty. Crafting comedy club level funny along with church clean content, his programs are a good fit for corporate groups, fund raising events, awards ceremonies and faith based events.

His emphasis on storytelling paved the way towards his speaking career. Just like in comedy, Rik keeps the pace of his keynote programs up using stories, facts, current events, visuals and crowd participation to make the points relevant to each group.

Learn More About Rik!

Rikroberts.com

Learn More About His School Of Laughs

https://www.schooloflaughs.com/

Check out Rik Roberts Stand Up Comedy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgxMAtHTMFk

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