Jenny Yang Is Finally Making Her First Stand-Up Special

About this episode

Writer, actor, comedian, and podcast host Jenny Yang joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about pizza, conspiracy theories, immigrant family expectations, overachievement, and learning how to enjoy the process instead of chasing the next goal.

Jenny shares why she's finally creating her first stand-up special after years of personal loss, including two miscarriages, multiple rounds of IVF, and the death of her father. She reflects on growing up in a Taiwanese immigrant family, how becoming hyper-independent shaped her career, and why comedy became both an outlet and a path toward healing.

Along the way, the conversation takes plenty of delightful detours; from Neapolitan pizza and backyard pizza ovens to student government, ADHD, true crime, and the surprising connection between making people laugh and winning elections.

Jenny talks about:

• Why she's finally recording her first hour-long stand-up special

• Processing grief after years of infertility and loss

• Growing up in a Taiwanese immigrant household and becoming fiercely independent

• The hidden emotional cost of being the "overachiever"

• Learning to enjoy the creative process instead of obsessing over outcomes

• Her obsession with pizza, pasta, and Italian food culture

• How student government unexpectedly launched her comedy career

• Why she believes understanding humanity (even its darkest parts) makes us better people

• Making friendship bracelets while unpacking perfectionism, purpose, and joy

Bracelets from this episode benefit the Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRRAP), with 100% of proceeds donated to support their work.

Remember, every bracelet has a story, and every story helps a cause.

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