"Too Fine to Be Funny" Ramona Stephens — Katt Williams, Ladies Night, and Building a Comedy Brand

Описание: This Comedy Life Podcast | Ramona Stephens — “Too Fine to Be Funny,” Katt Williams, Ladies Night, and Building a Comedy Brand

In this episode of This Comedy Life, host Brad Sanders sits down with the hilarious and dynamic Ramona Stephens to talk comedy origins, work ethic, and what it really takes to build a career onstage—without waiting on anyone to “pick you.”

Ramona takes us back to her early days after moving from Georgia to Los Angeles, when she found her first real stage at Hollywood Park Casino, got introduced by Katt Williams, and heard the unforgettable line: “You too fine to be funny.” From there, she breaks down how she earned her chops the hard way—showing up consistently, reading the room, and turning real life into punchlines.

Brad and Ramona also dive into:
How laughter helped her survive divorce and tough seasons
The grind of getting stage time (and why she created her own rooms)
Tailoring comedy for different venues: church, clubs, biker spots, corporate crowds
The hustle behind her iconic Ladies Night run at the J Spot (and why it became the club’s money-maker)
Hosting like a pro: lineups, pacing, crowd control, and keeping the energy right
Day jobs, entrepreneurship, and why comedians are natural businesspeople
Her move back to Georgia, influencer plans, and what’s next

Plus—Ramona drops gems on professionalism, never being late to gigs, and how to keep your act smart, conscious, and different without being preachy.
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00:00 Introduction and Opening Joke
00:12 Meet the Host: Brad Sanders
00:44 Introducing the Guest: Ramona Stephens
01:11 Ramona's Comedy Journey Begins
01:59 First Stage Experience with Katt Williams
03:24 The Struggles and Triumphs of Open Mic Nights
08:57 Balancing Day Jobs and Comedy
14:12 Adapting Comedy to Different Audiences
24:27 Diverse Career Backgrounds
25:34 Current Ventures and High-End Cleaning
27:42 Early Jobs and Experiences
28:44 Hospital Job and Responsibilities
30:52 Transition to Comedy
31:11 Hosting at the JS Spot
32:27 Challenges and Successes in Comedy
34:24 Support and Mentorship
39:11 Navigating the Comedy Scene
50:29 Future Plans and Reflections
55:10 Conclusion and Farewell