EP 16: Leading with Comedy as a Catalyst for Change and Healing with Digital Strategist and Business Comedian, Rachael Kay Albers

Our workplaces need more laughter.   Our homes need more laughter.   The world needs more laughter.   And I don’t know about you, but I too need more laughter.   There have been times of late when the smallest thing sets my family into a laugh-fest - usually triggered by something we were watching on TV or something one of us said that just tickled the proverbial funny bone.   This communal laughter always feels like a welcomed exhale when I didn't even know I was holding my breath. Every time, I feel lighter and clearer after I wipe the tears of joy away from my face.   Growing up, I got the message that humor and comedy were for those who were not serious. I was always equal parts annoyed and envious of the class-clowns and those that seemed at ease using humor as they lead. I wanted to focus on work but I also appreciated their ability to lighten the mood and not take themselves too seriously while building a sense of connection.   Comedy and humor can be a powerful catalyst for communicating. It brings people together and it is often memorable by making an impact through teaching and entertaining.   Today’s Unburdened Leader guest has the gift of teaching powerful business truths and insights through her gift for comedy.   Rachael Kay Albers is a digital strategist and business comedian. As the founder and creative director of RKA ink, a branding, web design, and digital marketing studio based outside Chicago, Rachael helps thought leaders and visionary entrepreneurs all over the world stand out online without selling their souls or playing the manipulation game.   Listen to the full episode to hear: * How Rachael’s skill for observation fueled her use of comedy starting at a young age * The connection Rachael makes between her pain and her use of comedy personally and professionally * The wisdom she drops on the slippery slope of entrepreneurship and owning your own business * How Rachael sees comedy as a healing tool   Learn more about Rachael Kay Albers: * rkaink.com (http://rkaink.com/) * @rachaelkayalbers on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rachaelkayalbers/) * @rachaelkayalbers on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelkayalbers/) * @rachaelkayalbers on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/rachaelkayalbers) * @rkaink on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/rkaink)   Learn more about Rebecca: * rebeccaching.com (https://www.rebeccaching.com/) * Work With Rebecca (https://www.rebeccaching.com/work-with-me) * Sign up for the Weekly Rumble Email (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5ececca2ff83f400265bbaab)   Resources from this episode: * Video: How Vulnerability Made Me Rich and Instagram Famous (Thanks Brené Brown!) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCYr_PDkDhU) * Brené Brown Ted Talk on The Power of Vulnerability (https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en)