#88 - Vanessa Fraction: Building a Team, Branding 101, White vs. Black Rooms - a podcast by Joel Byars: Comedian & Author

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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