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Life In Bold with Ben Hawes

Queer. Funny. Bold. This is the podcast connecting you to inspiring people who are doing the work to live the lives they"ve imagined. Finding authenticity, moving forward with boldness, following dreams, and laughing along the way. Hosted by comedian Ben Hawes in New York City. Listen today and subscribe for new episodes every other Monday.

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49. “Tik Tok Teacher” Helen Polise Talks Social Media...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2024/07/10

Helen Polise is best known as the “TikTok Teacher” on social media, teaching folks how to make the most of their experience on social media— but she is so much more! She’s a podcast host, a vlogger, and a commercial producer, and she’s kicking life in the booty with her amazing young energy. She’s learned a lot about the power of a positive mindset through her experience with Cancer a couple of years back; she’s spending a lot more time in “younger” environments where people are surprised to learn

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00:52:21

48. Seann Cantatore on Her Musical Comedy Tour &...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2024/07/03

Seann Cantatore is a fantastic musical comedian who is (say it with me) GOING ON TOUR!!! Yes, you heard me, this summer, Seann Cantatore may be coming to a city near you, and you better go to her show biatch! Seann sings funny tunes about all things, including being an angry New Yorker, Shaving her pubes for nothing (check her YouTube for the amazing music video experience), and now, in her new show, she is singing about all the things she’s done to NOT work a 9-5. Listen in for fun chats about what

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00:58:21

47. Nicole Pascaretta on High School Dress Up Days,...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2024/06/26

Nicole Pascaretta is a New York Based performer who specializes in Improv, Sketch, and Musical Comedy and in today’s episode we talk all about her growing up in Michigan, what high school was like, dressing up in costumes, getting started in comedy, moving to NYC, and what her message is in performing comedy. Nicole is known best for her many characters, her physical comedy & dance background, and her sketch comedy group with comedian Seann Cantatore “Bring Your Own Bob,” which has toured to

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01:01:09

46. Comedian Jess Elgene on Country Music, Texas &...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2024/06/20

Jess Elgene is a wonderfully talented comedian and performer in New York City. She performs improv, stand-up comedy, sketch shows, and musical comedy, and Las creates comedy content on TikTok and Instagram. She’s partly known for her viral videos, including known for a mega-viral hit she created on TikTok about being the Poet Laureate of her family on Christmas… very funny!! She is also performing her solo show, “Less Of A Man,” this year at the Edinburgh Fringe Fest. She’s the real freaking deal! I

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01:03:24

45. Comedian Florence Friebe On Self Awareness,...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2024/06/12

Florence Friebe is a wonderfully talented musician, improv comedian, and actor who spent an hour with me as we discussed so many important and interesting topics! We chat about our families growing up, who we were in high school, how we came to get into comedy and music, how we work to learn more about who we are, what it’s like to live in NYC and stay here for good, and so much more! Listen in and enjoy! Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes and Seann

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00:28:43

44. Life Update: Starting My Own Business & Believing...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2024/06/06

I’m back with a solo podcast episode about starting my own business and believing in myself in 2024. I am running my own Photo Booth business after losing my job in January—and it’s not easy! Listen in to hear my thought process and how I’m choosing challenge and living more boldly. Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes and Seann Cantatore, head to YouTube to watch the After Party! Lots of fun over there! THANK YOU for listening!! Subscribe here to get the

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00:44:15

43. Jimmy Schatz on Being an NYC Actor, Dating Men &...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2024/05/29

Jimmy Schatz is back for his second time on the Life in Bold podcast, and we’re getting real about acting in NYC, pursuing a career in comedy, dating, hookups, and more. :) Jimmy has a monthly comedy show at The Stonewall Inn. Be sure to follow him below to get the latest updates about dates! Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes and Seann Cantatore, head to YouTube to watch the After Party! Lots of fun over there! THANK YOU for listening!! Subscribe here to

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01:02:24

42. Natalie Fill on Growing Up With a Dream, Good...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2024/05/22

NYC stand-up comedian Natalie Fill is back for her second appearance on the Life in Bold Podcast, and we get deep! We talk all about growing up with an interest in acting and entertainment, how to radically believe in yourself and engage with your own delusional self-confidence, and how we choose to engage in our life’s dreams as adults! Natalie celebrates turning 25, and we talk about age and how life shakes out over time. Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes

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00:56:34

41. Sunny Laprade on Comedy Careers, Going Viral, and...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2024/05/08

In today’s episode, Ben interviews 8-year New York City stand-up comedian, Sunny Laprade. As a 23-year-old comedian, Sunny knows a TON about what it takes to build a comedy career, and she has a vast knowledge of comedy legends and role models in the space. We talk about things like how we want to get paid for comedy, advice for newer comedians, experiences going viral online and understanding the social media algorithms, our comedy role models and stories where comedy has helped save Sunny’s life,

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00:50:50

40. Coming Out, Self Love, and Getting Engaged with...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2024/05/01

Jilberto Soto is an amazing and accomplished New York City stand-up comedian. I met Jilberto a year ago when he was opening for Jimmy Schatz at the Stonewall Inn. He was so funny and his comedy was compelling, and now I know why. It's empowering, it's self-love, and it's power. Don't try to tell Jilberto that he is anything less than amazing. It's inspiring! Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes and Jilberto Soto, head to YouTube to watch the

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00:54:19

39. Improviser Julia Schroeder on Women's Sports,...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2024/04/24

Ahh, the one and only Julia Schroeder. I love this girl. An Improviser, Actor, and all-around funny person who I've admired for about a year now. Julia is a heavy hitter in the New York City improv and comedy scenes-- but she has quite a story. She's so funny but we also get deep in this episode about body image stuff, as well as what she hopes people feel when they are watching her perform. I saw Julia do a show at the People's Improv Theater in New York City and it was amazing to see

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00:51:56

Musical Comedy Stardom, 9-5 Jobs & Being Kind with...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2024/04/17

Seann Cantatore is a New York City Based musical comedian and a damn good one at that! She is a role model to me and shows me just how good and funny music can be! A dainty pianist, a mad New Yorker, and someone who shaved her pubes for nothing (link to the music video below), Seann made me almost pass out from laughing -- she is seriously funny. Once you're done listening to or watching this episode with Ben Hawes and Seann Cantatore, head to YouTube to watch the After Party! Lots of fun over

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01:00:29

37. Solo Comedy Shows, Gay Voice, and Making Social...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2024/02/15

THANK YOU for listening!! New Episodes Every Month! Subscribe here to get the latest!Today I'm with NYC comedian and storyteller, Jimmy Schatz. I met Jimmy in early 2023 when I visited his solo show at The Stonewall Inn -- the show totally showed me the value of growing your audience organically, and that comedy doesn't have to fit in some kind of small little tiny box! Jimmy is a movie buff, a born and raised New Yorker, and a very authentic & sweet human. Make sure to follow his

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00:56:00

36. Bisexual Dating & Comedy Careers with NYC...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2023/09/25

Today we're chatting all things BOLD with NYC up-and-coming stand-up comedian, Natalie Fill. We chat about growing up queer, what it's like to date in NYC, building a career in comedy, and standing boldly in your dreams and aspirations. THANK YOU for listening!! New Episodes Every Other Monday! Subscribe here to get the latest! What are your thoughts on today's show?! DM the pod on Instagram or comment below to share what you feel. I'd love to know! This podcast is hosted by

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01:01:13

35. Growing a Comedy Career & Making Silly Music with...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2023/05/16

23-year-old New York City-based musical comedian Reagan Allen is one of my favorite acts on the scene. She sings hilarious songs on stages around NYC and even just debuted her joint cabaret-style show with Seann Cantatore, Cantatore & Allen! In this episode, we talk about the ins and outs of starting and growing a comedy career, growing up queer, being gen z vs Millennial, and writing comedic music! THANK YOU for listening!! New Episodes Every Other Monday! Subscribe here to get the latest

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00:48:05

34. How To Find Inner Peace & Love Your Life with...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2023/04/24

Welcome back to Life In Bold, the show where I get to connect you to inspiring people who are doing the work to live the lives they've imagined. Today, we've got Bryetta Calloway who is a marketing expert and stage performer who has a deep understanding of the human experience, especially around confidence, self-love, self-awareness and understanding, and inner peace. Today we talk about finding peace in our lives, and we get into the things that block us from that peace. My favorite piece

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00:50:41

33. Navigating Comedy, Childhood Bullies & Making...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2023/04/10

Welcome to Episode 33 of Life in Bold! Today we have on Kayla Barry who is a comedian in New York City --- we met at an open mic night a few weeks back and immediately hit it off. Kayla is finding success in Comedy, featuring at Open Mic Nights and Putting together solo shows and more! THANK YOU for listening!! New Episodes Every Other Monday! Subscribe here to get the latest! What are your thoughts on today's show?! DM the pod on Instagram or comment below to share what you feel. I'd love

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00:16:39

32. Gun Violence, Bold Politics & Getting Active...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2023/03/28

This week in the United States, we experienced yet another school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. 6 people have died as a result. It's upsetting and it's frustrating, but today it caused some reflection within me and helped me to think about who I want to be, how I want to show up, and what I want to do in these situations as they come up. There is a photo of me that I came across of myself protesting in Washington D.C. where I'm holding up a sign that says "Never Again."

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00:58:56

31. Authentic Poetry Writing & Queer Pride...

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2023/03/13

Today's episode is a special one. Ben interviews New York City Poet Bee C.W. about their intersecting identities, experience growing up queer in NYC as a Gen Z, and authenticity and pride around their journey with tics and a stutter. Lots of ground to cover, but we got through it! If you listen to one podcast this week, make it to this one! On a personal note, this episode is so special to me (Ben) as a 30-year-old queer person because I got to connect with a person who grew up queer in America 12

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00:47:25

30. BOLD Body Image, Self Love & Confidence

Life In Bold with Ben Hawes ·

2023/02/20

In this episode, I explore my relationship to my body image as it relates to things like my confidence, dating, and my willingness to put myself out there with pride. We explore body image in the gay and queer community as well as in my childhood and experience through childhood, teenhood, college, and my twenties. It's an honest recount of the many ways I have been taught and shown that my body is unacceptable, and rejection of that and an intentional power through that my body is what it is and

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