Katherine Ryan, a comedian, actress, and presenter, shares her inspiring journey of balancing motherhood with a stand-up career. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on her daughter's well-being while navigating the challenges of the comedy industry. Katherine discusses the power of gratitude, the necessity of creating space for women in entertainment, and how humor serves as a platform for self-expression. With insights on emotional intelligence and resilience, she highlights the ongoing struggle for equality in comedy while uplifting others through her experiences.

Katherine Ryan is a comedian and writer, best known for her appearances on 8 Out of 10 Cats, Taskmaster and her stand-up special on Netflix, Glitter Room. Originally from Canada, Katherine made the bold move to London in 2008, and shortly thereafter had her first daughter. Becoming a single mum at the age of 25 and isolated from family, Katherine shares with Jake and Damian how this experience fuelled her determination and resilience. “When I had nothing, I had everything”, Katherine’s focus and dedication to her daughter's well-being gave her the strength to fearlessly pursue her stand-up career.In this episode, Katherine takes us behind the scenes of her comedy path, reflecting on her journey from scraping by as a single mom to her decision to create space for women in the industry by stepping away from Mock the Week. She offers insights into finding positivity in life and leading with gratitude, and sheds light on the reality of hard work.Join us to hear Katherine’s laughter-filled journey, her resilience, and her valuable life lessons.Download The High Performance App by clicking the link below and using the code: HPAPP https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/app-link

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Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan joins Grace Dent to discuss her favorite comfort foods, sharing memories of her father's culinary adventures, struggles as a single parent in London, and funny stories from her early days working at Hooters. The conversation also delves into career progression in comedy, childhood memories, family dynamics, and humorous behind-the-scenes tales from Hooters.

Television personality Katherine Ryan joins Brett Goldstein for a chat in a car. They discuss mortality, family film nights, getting emotional on planes, early cinema romances, and more. An entertaining backseat conversation with lots of laughs and insights.