From Tennis to Comedy

Hannah Burner shares her unexpected journey from aspiring professional tennis player to stand-up comedian, noting that she never envisioned a career in comedy as a child. She humorously reflects on the competitive nature of her tennis career, where she was often hard on herself, leading to a mental shift when she transitioned into comedy. Unlike tennis, which she described as a solitary sport filled with pressure, she found comedy liberating and an opportunity for self-expression without the need to outdo anyone else. This change allowed her to adopt a more positive relationship with her craft, focusing on self-encouragement rather than self-criticism.