Comedian, facilitator and event producer. I love jokes and how they can help us move through hard stuff. Sign up for the Cathartic Laughs newsletter for tips on how to joke about the curve balls life throws our way.
β£οΈ Last Session Tomorrow!
Hi funny people,
Our last Cathartic Laughs session will be tomorrow, Saturday Dec 9th.
Over the past few years we have gathered every other week to swap jokes, give constructive feedback and share updates on what life is throwing at us. I have a massive amount of appreciation for everyone who has joined in.
Special appreciation goes to Adora Nwofor, who set the tone of these sessions with her love of comedy, open approach to facilitation and willingness to address challenging issues.
These sessions are on pause with no set time to start up again. I am making an effort to slow down in my life, so am taking a step back from some of my commitments, including hosting this group.
We heard from folks in the community that there is interest in maintaining connection in some way, shape or form. You will remain on this email list (you can always unsubscribe at the bottom of any email) and if we get something going, we will email you to let you know.
Next Workshop
We will see you tomorrow, Saturday December 9th at 10:00 AM PST on Zoom for our last informal joke writing meetup. You can come even if you don't have goals or jokes you are actively working on, you can join in and give feedback to others.
Stay funny and see you tomorrow!
Em
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Em Cooper
Comedian, facilitator and event producer. I love jokes and how they can help us move through hard stuff. Sign up for the Cathartic Laughs newsletter for tips on how to joke about the curve balls life throws our way.
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