This Hot Breathisode is our most emotional yet with Vanessa Fraction revealing the importance of family in a turbulent comedy career and teaching us productivity tips. Only on Hot Breath!

Listeners can expect to learn in detail about:

• Starting comedy in Chicago
• Chicago vs. Atlanta Comedy
• Branding Tips
• Performing in white and black rooms
• Finding a mentor
• Doing comedy over 15 years
• Having friends that "made it"
• How to remain patient in comedy
• Having a preacher father
• Staying authentic in your comedy
  

Memorable Quotes:

• "I didn't want to make it until a certain time of my life. I prayed about it."

• "Thankfully comedy is not as segregated as when I started."

• "I recommend everyone getting a mentor that's where you want to be."

• "I have friends that 'made it' but I'm happy with where I am. I don't want to miss those steps."

• "I found out an hour before the show that I was taping a Showtime special."

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