131. Leanne Morgan on Why It’s Never Too Late — and You’ve Still Got Time

Knoxville to Knoxville! Comedian, actress, and author Leanne Morgan joins Shanna to talk about dreams that take the long way ‘round. Leanne shares how a jewelry-party side gig turned into living-room “comedy clubs,” why a traditional club grind didn’t fit while raising three kids, and the early-50s pivot that changed everything—investing in herself, going viral, and selling out a 150-city tour. She opens up about mom-guilt, saying no, setting boundaries with a 25-person team, and the tender stuff she misses about her “old life” (cooking at home, grocery runs, grandbabies). Plus: the joke she almost didn’t tell that became a breakout favorite, the best advice she ever got (“work clean”), and what she’d say to her younger self: you weren’t crazy—buckle up. Permission, perspective, and a reminder you’ve got time.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/leanne-morgan

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Watch Leanne’s New Comedy Special “Unspeakable Things” on Netflix  released November 4, 2025 
• Grab a copy of Leanne’s book, What in the World?!  (or better yet, get the audible version!)