This is a heavy episode glittered with humor where we explore:
- What it’s like to pursue a dream others don’t see, support or understand
- The normalization of performance and expectation for Black men rooted in racism and the effect that has on how Tavaris shows up in the world
- The role comedy has the capacity to play in our lives
- The biggest challenge Tavaris faces as a comic
- The importance of selective indifference to others’ reactions
- The difference between defense versus reflective listening in comedy
- The power of trust as a comedian and observer
Tavaris Smith is a stand-up comedian from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, based in Los Angeles. His comedy journey began 8 years ago, and since then, he has performed at clubs and theaters all over the country.
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