Episode 15

Choosing to Laugh Anyway at 2020

With Guest John Branyan

, Comedian

Are you laughing through 2020? Or crying through 2020? John Branyan believes that humor is a weapon to destroy pain and suffering. In any situation he chooses to ‘laugh anyway.’

He has spent 30 years building his career in comedy. He is an author, speaker, podcaster, and inventor of the Comedy-Writing System, “Active Notebook.” John’s Shakespeare-inspired version of The Three Little Pigs has been turned into multiple viral videos. But he tells us that his success is simply a mountain of failures and how he has learned to poke fun at his fear and failures.

Today's Guest

John Branyan

John has spent 30 years building his career in clean comedy, sharing stages with power-houses like Tim Hawkins, David Jeremiah, Lee Strobel, Michael W. Smith, and Dave Ramsey. He is an author, speaker, podcaster, and inventor of the Comedy-Writing System, "Active Notebook." John's Shakespeare-inspired version of The Three Little Pigs has been turned into multiple viral videos. When he's not writing or teaching, John enjoys time with his family--notably his eight grandchildren.

What We Talked About

How he built his career in stand up comedy

His experience with imposter syndrome and how he has learned to deal with it

Learning how to be who he is on stage and sharing his real life with an audience

How he has built resilience

Why kids are the perfect comedians

Why humor is so important, especially during times of pain and suffering

Where the real power of humor comes from

The story behind “The Three Little Pigs” routine

His grandmother’s sage advice to choose to laugh in any situation

About the Show

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Your Host

Amanda Bocik

Built for Impact

Amanda is a wife, mother, entrepreneur, Partner at Evergreen Results and a founding member of the Built for Impact podcast team. She enjoys spending time with her family, serving others, horseback riding, and spending time in the mountains.

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