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No One’s Healed: The Truth About Purpose from Jess Hilarious

June 11

38 mins

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Episode Description

FIRE LINE: You're never going to be fully healed from everything, but a work in progress is what you want.

Jess Hilarious, the dynamic stand-up comedian and co-host of The Breakfast Club, shares her journey of parenting, purpose, and professional evolution. Dive into this episode to understand how resilience defines her legacy and the raw truths behind her success.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

- 3 key reasons for Jess Hilarious's because

- 6 months to form a bond with her son

- 2 Baltimore venues that define her career

- Why "dummy" is a term of endearment

- The importance of a supportive parenting village

QUOTES THAT HIT

"You're never going to be fully healed from everything, but a work in progress is what you want." - Jessica "Jess Hilarious" Moore

"Legacy is one of the most important things to ever leave behind." - Jessica "Jess Hilarious" Moore

"Parenting is one of the hardest things. It's just the most challenging thing you could ever do. But it's complex and it's complicated, but it's beautiful." - Jessica "Jess Hilarious" Moore

CHAPTERS

00:00 Defining Jess Hilarious's Because

01:03 The Shared Parenting Purpose

03:49 Joy Over Happiness in Parenting

06:25 Jess Hilarious's Breakdown Moment

13:49 Fear and the Pregnancy Announcement

22:34 No One is Fully Healed

25:00 The Baltimore "Dummy" Hot Take

27:19 Martin Lawrence and The Room

QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ANSWERS

Q: How did Jess Hilarious connect with her son emotionally?

A: Jess Hilarious describes a moment six months after her son's birth, picking him up while crying, when she felt a deep emotional and mental connection, realizing he was her pride and joy.

Q: What was the pivotal moment for Jess Hilarious's stand-up career?

A: The pivotal moment was performing at the Wells Fargo Arena in Baltimore City in 2016, opening for Martin Lawrence in front of 13,000 people, which confirmed her path in stand-up comedy.

Q: Why is "dummy" a term of endearment in Baltimore?

A: "Dummy" became a term of endearment in Baltimore starting around 11 years old for Jess Hilarious's generation, used among peers, and signifies a cultural bond rather than an insult.

Connect & Discover Jess Hilarious:

Instagram: @jesshilarious_official

Website: jesshilariousofficial.com

Facebook: @JessHilariousofficial

YouTube: @jesshilariousofficial

X: @jess_hilarious

TikTok: @jesshilarious_official

Book: “Till Death Do We Parent

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