Jan 09 2024 62 mins
We can’t imagine a world where humor isn’t a big part of it. Let’s face it, the world is a tough place and sometimes the only way to get through it is via a good laugh. What’s even funnier is comedy that resonates, reflects and makes fun of our crazy midlife lives. This week’s guest, Carole Montgomery is the queen of poking fun of, and adoring, women 50+.
Carole has headlined clubs & colleges across the USA and starred in 2 different Las Vegas production shows. In fact,
THE LAS VEGAS SUN calls Carole "one of Vegas’ premier comics" She’s also written, directed, and starred in the Showtime Special FUNNY WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE (featuring comic headliners over the age of 50).
Carole is a respected veteran of the standup comedy scene nationwide, she’s an accomplished director & producer and proudest of her 11 comedy tours for Armed Forces Entertainment.
You don’t want to miss Funny Women of a Certain Age on tour. Carole will be at the Robins Theatre in Warren, Ohio on January 20th. Check out her other dates at funnywomenofacertainage.com
As a woman of a certain age herself, Carole shares what it was like as a female comic in a VERY masculine, male-dominated industry, how she doubled down when she was told she ‘couldn't, and how important it is to make your own rules that work for you, even when it isn’t the norm. We are thrilled to introduce you to Carole Montgomery, an incredible woman and storyteller.
In this episode, we’re talking about…
- Why anything to empower women is right up Carole’s alley
- The real deal about parenting
- How Carole came up with the idea for her Showtime special, Funny Women of a Certain Age
- Why older women can do anything they want
- The struggle to get the boys club to let go of the status quo
- What it was like to be pregnant and on the road
- Why you can’t take no for an answer
- Why women need to lift one another up instead of tearing each other down
- How cancel culture has impacted comedy
“Not only have I rocked the boat, I’ve turned it over”
“Don’t ever let someone tell you, you can’t do something because you are a woman or older.”
“There is no better feeling than making someone laugh.”
“If you tell me I can’t do it, I say watch me.”
More About Carole Montgomery here
Carole Montgomery filmed the show she created FUNNY WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE (featuring comic headliners over the age of 50) for the Showtime network. She’s a respected veteran of the standup comedy scene nationwide with over 2 dozen television credits to her name. Carole has headlined clubs & colleges across the USA and starred in 2 different Las Vegas production shows. She’s an accomplished director & producer and is proudest of her 11 comedy tours for Armed Forces Entertainment. Carole was also a featured performer at the MONTREAL JUST FOR LAUGHS, BOSTON & NY COMEDY FESTIVALS.
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