Episode 26: Emily Azrael - From Corporate to Comedy

Emily Azrael is a stand-up comedian based in Brooklyn, NY.

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(00:00) Moving to New York

(01:56) Odd Jobs and Vodka Marketing

(05:35) First Real Job in Advertising

(07:50) Realizing a Love for Comedy

(10:20) Working at Thrillist and Value Alignment

(13:10) Life Coaching and the Comedy Spark

(15:05) First Writing Experience and Humor Roots

(17:44) 90s Comedy Influences

(19:12) First Time on Stage

(23:08) Performing Again and the Comedy Pause

(25:57) Reigniting Comedy Post-COVID

(28:56) Meeting Nancy and Finding Community

(31:30) Balancing Comedy with Freelance Life

(34:45) Finding Her Zone of Genius

(38:10) Early Comedy Struggles and Bombing

(48:32) Weekly Routine and Building Identity

(52:30) Growing as a Performer

(56:18) Advice for Aspiring Comics