About this episode
<p>In this episode Giovanna sits down with comedian, author, and podcaster Emma Doran. </p><br><p>Emma reflects on becoming pregnant as a teenager while attending an all-girls convent school, and the challenges that followed.</p><br><p>She also shares how she began stand-up on maternity leave, performing her first open mic when her baby was just six weeks old!</p><br><p><br></p><p>Catch Emma on tour! Emma Doran has extended her Emmaculate UK and Ireland stand-up tour up until 2027, including the London Palladium on 7th February 2027. Emma will also make her debut at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Pleasance Courtyard – Beside from 5 – 30th August (excl 12th, 19th, 26th). For more info and tickets visit <a href="emmadorancomedy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">emmadorancomedy.com</a></p><br><p>(Pic credit: Ray Burmiston)</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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