Tracey Davies | From Midlife Mum to Stand up Comedian

Liz and Michelle chat with Tracey Davies, a 50-year-old travel writer and journalist who recently stepped waaay outside her comfort zone to become a stand-up comedian. Tracey shares her journey from signing up for a beginners' comedy course to performing her first open mic night. She opens up about handling hecklers, bombing on stage and finding a supportive community on the comedy circuit. Tracey offers advice for anyone looking to be brave and try something completely new in midlife and her story shows it's never too late to follow a passion or goal. KEY TAKEAWAYSTurning 50 was the catalyst for Tracey to pursue stand-up comedy after interviewing comedians for work.She took a 10-week beginners course and despite finding it challenging, absolutely fell in love with stand-up.Tracey talks about the importance of making comedy personal and telling jokes only you can tell.She emphasises getting experience doing live gigs as that's where you really learn how to handle hecklers, pauses, and forgotten lines.She credits turning 50 with giving her a big confidence boost to feel like she can do anything. BEST MOMENTS  "I was honestly swaggering around like I was Joan Rivers thinking, oh my goodness, this is what I want to do now." "I think turning 50 has been such a big confidence boost. Suddenly, I do honestly, I feel like I can do anything." "Every time, I guarantee, I never ever regret going out and getting up on stage." If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, and review it on your podcast platform. We read every email sent to us at twowomenchatting@gmail.com so please get in touch! Check out our supporting blogs on this topic at www.twowomenchatting.com. EPISODE RESOURCES  ABOUT THE HOST Liz Copping is a networking pro & event consultant, leaping out of her comfort zone to co-host this podcast. Liz@twowomenchatting.com Insta @lizcoppingtwc Michelle Ford is a professional voice actor and empty nester pressing reset, enjoying a new career in podcasting! michelle@twowomenchatting.com Insta @michellefordtwc CONTACT METHODhttps://www.instagram.com/twowomenchatting/https://twitter.com/ChattingTwohttps://www.facebook.com/twowomenchatting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.