In this episode of More Than Work, Rabiah sits down with Lynn Harris, founder and CEO of Gold Comedy — a comedy school, professional network, and content studio built for women, non-binary folks, and anyone who's ever felt like an outsider in the comedy world. Lynn shares her winding career path from journalism to Oxygen to human rights advocacy, and how it all led to creating a space where comedians can build real careers without the bro vibe. She and Rabiah dig into the sexism still baked into the comedy industry, why it matters who makes comedy and not just who watches it, and why putting in the reps beats raw talent every time. Plus, Lynn reveals her Groundhog Day song, her undefeated prescription record, and why she's currently inspired by eye surgeons. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to More Than Work 00:34 Meet Lynn Harris: Founder & CEO of Gold Comedy 02:34 What Is Gold Comedy? 03:57 The Comedy Industry's Gender Problem 04:58 Tokenizing Women Comics — and What It Costs Everyone 08:30 The Jeff Ross Story: Sexism Is Bad for Comedy 20:38 Lynn's Career Path: Journalism, Oxygen & Breakup Girl 25:18 Human Rights Advocacy Through Comedy 29:23 How Gold Comedy Came to Be 37:07 How to Join Gold Comedy 31:37 What Success Looks Like at Gold Comedy 33:12 Advice & Mantras: You Don't Have to Change Who You Are 37:07 Fun Five Questions 46:26 Outro Note from Rabiah (host): Lynn Harris saw what a lot of us in comedy have seen and is doing something about it. With GOLD Comedy she has created a community for everyone. I was intrigued to learn about her career and what she is doing with GOLD. As a woman in comedy myself, I have been introduced as a “female comedian” and even had someone say, “we needed a woman so out next comic is here” as though there was no other reason or value in my being there. The inclusion of me also became exclusion at the same time. I enjoyed our chat and hearing about her experiences in New York City. Plus, she gave some of the most sound advice I’ve heard whether you’re a comic or not. Enjoy! Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/1lPFMLbYOts Find Lynn GOLD Comedy is the comedy school, professional network, and content studio where women, non-binary creators, and other “others" build their comedy careers, join a powerful community, and make funny stuff that gets seen on all kinds of stages and screens. Unlimited classes, community, shows, and more, all online. Join from anywhere, anytime! Explore here. Upcoming Closs: Build and Pitch Any Idea with Ryan Cunningham (starts June 22) FREE: GOLD Comedy presents Spring 2026 30x30—write 30 jokes in 30 days. Low pressure, high rewards! Join here. For any of the above, usecode GOLD10PERCENTOFF for 10% off! Not sure what's for you, where to start, or how to pay? Book your FREE comedy consult with GOLD founder Lynn Harris here. +++++ More than Work Social Media: @morethanworkpod (Facebook, Instagram) and @rabiahcomedy (TikTok) Please review and follow anywhere you get podcasts. Thank you for listening. Have feedback? Email morethanworkpod(at)gmail.com!
