In this third episode, I welcome comedian Kelly McCaughan. We discuss her journey as a performer, her show 'Catholic Guilt' at the Edinburgh Fringe, and the challenges and triumphs of self-producing. Kelly opens up about embracing her 'shadow side' and breaking free from societal conditioning. The conversation dives into her creative process, balancing work and play, and her motivations. A segment on random audience questions adds a humorous twist. Tune in for an engaging and insightful discussion on comedy, vulnerability, and finding joy.

00:00 Introduction and First Impressions
01:20 Getting to Know Kelly McCaughan
02:44 The Essence of Kelly's Work
04:59 Current Projects and Aspirations
07:48 Challenges of Self-Producing
12:06 Lessons from Edinburgh Fringe
16:39 Kelly's Journey into Comedy and Theatre
22:47 Embracing the Comedic Identity
23:09 The Creative Process of Solo Shows
25:01 Navigating the Comedy Scene
29:25 The Role of Social Media in Comedy
34:22 Philosophical Reflections and Random Questions

Follow Kelly on Instagram here
https://www.instagram.com/kelly__mccaughan

Check out her website here
https://www.kelly-mccaughan.com/

Get tickets for her Edinburgh Show here
https://underbellyedinburgh.co.uk/event/kelly-mccaughan-catholic-guilt-2024

For a full video of this interview and many more to come, go to YouTube and you can also follow the podcast channel on Instagram. Finally, for more information on this podcast and Dan's work go to www.iamdanedwards.com

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