On August 25th, 2024…we’ll celebrate the 8 year anniversary of my “Back to School Rant”. I shot this video in a local Target, while drinking vodka and talking about the importance of buying School Supplies for our kids (and teachers). My sister, Nicole, is a 5th grade teacher and I know she’s worked hard to provide the best education (and supplies) for her students…and I was sick of listening to people complain about it.

I had no idea my off-the-cuff lamentations of supporting our teachers would hit such a vein all over the world! The video went viral in 2017, with over 150 Million views worldwide and

I’m spending this weekend with a group of women I love. They are all creatives….artists, comedians, writers, photographers, actresses, creators, news people, hosts and analytics. I’ve met them throughout my career and, although we all work in different disciplines, we have many of the same issues in common. Our careers, while exciting, sometimes leave us working in a “bubble”….working alone, with no “co-workers” or set schedule to keep us on track. Staying motivated, focused and inspired can sometimes be a struggle with very few people to bounce ideas off of.

I had a few days open at the shore house so I invited

I’m pretty sure it’s supposed to be “Mysterious”…but I feel like I’ve tested the Lord in a number of ways, so now he’s just straight aggressive. Let me explain.

Even after 21 years as a stand-up, I don’t know I consider myself an “artist”. I’m sure I’ve earned the title but when I think of “artists” I think of earthy women with low pony tails, no bra and sensible shoes. (I know I have ugly shoes but still don’t qualify) Maybe I’ve got that imposter syndrome people are always talking about.

A few years ago, while faking my way through stand-up, hosting shows and motherhood, people started asking me if I was going to write a book.