Post Reports How to launch a second act in life, with comedian Zarna Garg
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Nov 29, 2025 Zarna Garg is a stand-up comedian, author, and social media creator who launched a successful second act in her late career after being encouraged by her daughter, Zoya Garg. Together, they discuss Zarna's transition into comedy, highlighting immigrant experiences and the importance of family in shaping her career. Zoya manages digital strategies to boost their endeavors, using platforms like TikTok to reach wider audiences. They share insights on resilience, the art of humor, and the courage to embrace new challenges, proving it's never too late to start anew.
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First Open-Mic Changed Everything
- Zarna recounts her first open-mic after her daughter pushed her to try stand-up and being baffled by the setting.
- She had always been called funny but never saw it as a job until that basement show convinced her to pursue comedy.
Daughter Pushed A Momager Turned COO
- Zoya describes growing up watching her mother's entrepreneurial streak across many small businesses.
- She pushed Zarna toward comedy because she believed her personality could carry a stage career and earn money.
Involve Family To Teach Resilience
- Bring loved ones into your work so they witness failure and learn resilience with you.
- Zarna used family involvement to teach business lessons and normalize taking risks.
