Ep. 85 - Comedian Ian Edwards on Being Authentic in a Climate of Sensitivity

“One of the things in comedy is you have to find your voice. Once I found it, I knew that this is the way for me to do it. I just never question it.” – Ian

“There’s a way things register with me that I know it’s not an accident. When he said it, I knew I was going to do it and never quit.” – Ian

“I always get what I want, I just don’t always know what I want. So once I realize that I have to focus more on what I want so I can get it even sooner.” – Ian

Today we welcome stand-up comic Ian Edwards. Ian is a dear friend of Lacy’s from her days at the Laugh Factory, who has gone on to have a very successful career as a comedian, writer, and producer working on shows like Black-ish, Two Broke Girls and The Carmichael Show. In the episode Ian shares the process of discovering his passion for comedy, taking risks within his career, why he’s comfortable never marrying and how he leans into his authenticity when dealing with haters. Lacy also walks through the manifestation process of how Ian listened to pings, passed tests, jumped off cliffs and manifested his hour-long comedy special and dream house. This episode is highly expansive for anyone who is struggling to stay authentic in their line of work, relationships or in life.

In this episode we talk about:

• The different aspects he and his family adopted between England and
  Jamaica’s culture
• Ian’s vegan diet
• Ian’s approach to comedy with his sense of humor
• The story of how Ian received the ping to be a comedian and his
  journey to success
• Some of the tools and the approach Ian used to navigate his path to
  success
• Being authentic while pushing the envelope
• How he deals with haters
• The manifestation process for his new house
• Some of the other things Ian has manifested in his life
• Ian’s moral compass as he navigates the dating world
• His philosophy on dating
• Different spiritual practices and types of meditation
• The idea of running into the fire in manifestation
• The manifestation process around his stand-up special
• Some of the writing experiences he’s had, and how it influences his
  approach to career
• Passing tests around leaving a job to go hard for what else you want
• The things that are coming up for Ian on a soul level for the next 5
  or 10 years
• The power in knowing what we are capable of in our full potential,
  physically and spiritually
• Setting manifestation boundaries with our families
• Overcoming limiting beliefs and cultural programming
• The importance of being yourself
• Finding expanders in other comedians

Resources:

• To Be Magnetic
• Instagram: @tobemagnetic
• The Pathway 2.0 use code EXPANDED for $20 off your first month of the
  Pathway 2.0 or $20 off any 2.0 ala carte courses!
• A la Carte Workshops
• The Forest Retreat
• Book Your Stay
• Instagram: @theforestretreathouse
• The Free Clarity Exercise

Lacy’s Intro:

In the Episode:

• Ian’s Joke About Moving & His House

• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel TV Show

• Sebastian Maniscalco

• Tiffany Haddish

• Whitney Cummings

• I’m Fine…And Other Lies by Whitney Cummings

• All Workshops Found in: The Pathway 2.0

• Unblocked Inner Child

• Unblocked Shadow

• Unblocked No

• How to Manifest

Where To Find Ian

• @IanEdwardsComic
• Where to Find Ian’s Shows
• Bill Burr Presents Iantalk: Ideas Not Worth Spreading
• Twitter

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The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM’s Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.

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