186: Unafraid to Look Foolish, Comedian Sarah Cooper Shares Lessons From Going Viral, Divorce, Switching Careers, and Hobnobbing with Jerry Seinfeld

The Light Watkins Show

Entertainment is one of those industries and careers where you might only get your “big break” much later in life. But could it be worth it to leave a stable, high-paying job to venture into the arts for the very first time?
Today's guest, Sarah Cooper, would answer with a resounding “Yes!” Sarah began working in tech design and at the ripe age of 32, she made a career switch that changed her life forever. Thanks to the folly of Donald Trump who inspired her videos that went viral on TikTok, Sarah became a comedian and later, an author.
In today's conversation, Sarah explains how her habit of journaling when she was young helped her as a stand-up comedian and author as well as what inspired her to write her latest book, Foolish. We discuss how she found the courage to leave a steady income for the uncertainty of entertainment, how her tech background influences the work she does today, what it's like to become a celebrity overnight, and how her spirituality fits into the picture.
We also explore how to navigate relationships after finding fame, the perils of trying to dismantle societal norms, what our guest learned from her memoir writing process, and how she views success today compared to before all the glitz and glamour.

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Chapters

1. 186: Unafraid to Look Foolish, Comedian Sarah Cooper Shares Lessons From Going Viral, Divorce, Switching Careers, and Hobnobbing with Jerry Seinfeld (00:00:00)

2. From Tech to Comedy (00:00:02)

3. Late Start With Animals and Coffee (00:05:38)

4. Journaling, Observations, and Self-Awareness (00:08:46)

5. Journey to Self-Discovery and Success (00:15:57)

6. Taking Risks and Following Your Passion (00:26:55)

7. Navigating Change and Support in Relationships (00:39:52)

8. Evolution of Friendships and Authenticity (00:45:16)

9. Navigating Relationships and Self-Reflection (00:48:47)

10. Sarah Cooper's Comedy and Social Media Journey (01:02:15)

11. Podcast Episodes and Online Community Benefits (01:07:28)