197 Alyce Chan: The Impact of Comedy Content: Liberating Creativity and Letting Go of Mom Guilt in the Digital Realm
Release Date: 11/22/2023
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Today I’m joined by Alyce Chan. Alyce is a content creator, TikTok star, and a multi-faceted comedian who provides a much-needed comical take on the ups and downs of motherhood.
She also performs stand-up comedy live and is a sketch writer and actor. She founded MOMCOMNYC, a humorous parenting platform, which Vogue featured as one of the top six funniest parenting Instagram accounts to follow.
Today we’re chatting about juggling motherhood and content creation, how to handle feeling burnt out, and the importance of giving yourself the time and space you need to discover yourself, explore your passions, and show up in the world as your authentic self.
Pick It Apart
[1:40] Christie and Alyce talk about content creation and mental health, and the value of showing up with vulnerability.
[14:45] Christie and Alyce discuss the pressure on content creators to take a stand on public issues.
[20:52] Alyce talks about her self-care and how to juggle it all.
[40:47] Christie and Alyce talk about their partners’ support and why it’s okay to take time for yourself and your content.
[45:39] Alyce tells listeners why they need to laugh every day.
Christie Rocha's and Alyce Chan's Ah-Ha Moments
“I want people to make laughing part of their day, and to know that it doesn't take away from other things in your life.” -Alyce
“There's no one that wants to be more supportive than my husband. There are times where just the coordinating of what I want to do stops me from doing it. But no one's happier that I come home happy than he is.” -Christie
More About Alyce Chan
Alyce Chan is a multifaceted talent known as a speaker, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian with a global presence. Her comedy has graced renowned venues such as The Stand and the New York Comedy Club in New York, as well as Yuk Yuk’s in Canada, among others. Her comedic prowess was further underscored when she emerged as a finalist at the esteemed Boston Comedy Festival in May 2023.
Alyce is not only a comedic force but also the creative mind behind MOMCOMNYC, a parenting platform boasting an impressive following of almost 200k devoted fans.
Vogue even took note of her work, recognizing MOMCOMNYC as the top six funniest parenting Instagram accounts. Her comedic sketches have found a home on platforms like Scary Mommy, PureWow, and TodayParents, showcasing her knack for finding humor in the everyday chaos of parenthood.
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