Tag Archive: comedy
YBY ep 290: Laurie Wagner Storlie on using the “Yes And” philosophy of improv to fix every part of your life!

This week on Yes But Why, I connected with parent support coach and certified hypnotherapist, Laurie Wagner Storlie. Laurie Wagner Storlie is a child development expert with an extensive background in producing and performing improv comedy. She shows parents how to find parenting hacks using the rules of improv. Laurie is also the host of the podcast, “Improvised Parenting.” In our conversation, we talk about how Laurie got into improv…
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YBY ep 289: Kat Ramzinski’s wild stories and boundless energy!

This week on Yes But Why, I chatted with Austin comedian, Kat Ramzinski. Kat Ramzinski is a Stand Up Comic, Writer, Actor and Musician, best known for her story-telling abilities and that time she was stabbed. Kat has been showcased on the comedy docuseries “Cracking Up” on the Mental Health Channel, and the PBS show “Stand Up Empire”. Kat has performed Stand Up comedy at Moontower Comedy Festival, End of…
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YBY ep 288: Ammon Taylor on saving the world one musical at a time.

This week on Yes But Why, I had the pleasure of speaking with pianist, composer, and music director, Ammon Taylor. Currently based in Austin, Texas, Ammon Taylor is The Paramount Theatre’s Education Music Director and an active member of Austin’s theatre community. With a Bachelor of Music in composition from UT Austin, Ammon has been using his background in classical, jazz, and musical theatre to set children’s narrative inventions to…
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YBY ep 287: Elena Weinberg and Duncan Coe on being quirky, confident, and creative!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I reconnected with writer/director Elena Weinberg and I also got the opportunity to sit down and chat with Elena’s husband and creative partner, writer/actor, Duncan Coe! Elena Weinberg is an actress, writer, director, producer, and production manager. She has made quite a few independent films alongside Duncan Coe with their production company, TurtleDove Films. Elena is known for her work creating the webseries,…
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YBY ep 286: Alya Lei on finding a community who will believe in you!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I had a great conversation with actor/producer, Alya Lei. Alya Lei is an actress and producer, known for Lucifer (2016), 13 Reasons Why (2017) and Moonlighter (2018). She has worked on network television shows, been cast in numerous independent films, corporate industrials, and booked principal roles in commercials. She is consistently working on her craft with a variety of acting coaches. Alya is…
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