How Katherine Ryan turned grit into greatness. Katherine Ryan might just be the funniest person on Earth. She’s a brilliant comedian, actress, writer and podcaster who says it exactly how it is.

I first met Katherine a few years ago and I’ve always admired her energy and determination to succeed. Long before she became one of the UK’s biggest comedians, she was working on the stand-up circuit while raising her daughter Violet as a single mum. Now, with an incredible career and her fourth child on the way, she’s still doing it all completely on her own terms.

We cover:

How Katherine navigated life as a single mum in her twenties
Shifting her mindset: overcoming insecurities and embracing gratitude
Her journey to succeed in a male-dominated industry
Why she treats her kids as capable individuals, not babies
Overcoming the challenges of maintaining intimacy during pregnancy

I love every conversation I have with Katherine - and this one was no different. It reminded me how we can always learn more about ourselves and the way we approach life.

Listen to Katherine’s new show, Write Me Dirty, where two comedians write FILTHY fiction about each other, here: OUT NOW!

And I've got a new book coming out, Boys Don't Cry which you can pre-order here: boysdontcry.co.uk

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And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk

THE CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Producer: Helen Burke

Editor: Dan King

Assistant Producer: Rhoda Abrokwa

Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett

Audio: Rafi Amsili

Social Media: Laura Coughlan & Anthony Barter

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