Hi y’all, I’m Susan Sparks—a trial lawyer turned preacher, comedian, speaker, author, and Harley-riding cowboy boot addict. I help people regain their grit and reclaim their joy.
We all know life has curves.
Things we never expect.
Things that throw us into the wind or down to the ground.
Trust me, I’ve been there. I’ve lived through a divorce, survived cancer, lost both parents, traveled solo around the world for two years and left a ten-year law practice to create a career as an ordained minister and a standup comedian. I know a bit about curves.
Here’s what I’ve learned:
Bends in the road are inevitable. But they are also where life takes flight. They are the places where we have the opportunity to face down our fears, accelerate through and become something more.
After significant gambles and spectacular falls, I’ve learned to lean into the curves. Now thousands take inspiration and hope from the laughter and wisdom I lead with.
Join me every week as I share The Shiny Side Up – my weekly journal pages where you’ll get infectious inspiration that will lift you up, make you smile and leave you stronger!
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Want to take a walk on the wilder side? Tune in to my motorcycle YouTube broadcast: “Rev It Up!” where you’ll to lean into the curves and live full power.
You can also connect with me live stream through my sermons via Madison Avenue Baptist Church, and live in person via my keynotes, comedy shows and workshops.
Hey, we’re all on the same road. Why not face the curves and accelerate out together!
Episode 108 - Humor is a Gateway Drug to Joy with Bonita Joy
Episode 107 - AATH Interviews Lynn Perreault of Laughter Business Academy!
Episode 106 - AATH Interviews Bobby Benavides - Clean Comic Collaboration with Taking Up Your Time
Episode 105-LaughBox Welcomes Frank Chindamo of Laugh MD for a Return Visit
Episode 104 - Chip Lutz first Laughbox Episode - and 2023 winner of the Doug Fletcher Lifetime Achievement Award
Episode 103 - 2023 Conference MishMash - Interviews, and Sound Bytes
Episode 102- Carla H Brown - Joy Coach, Laughter Yogi, and GriefYoga Instructor - Giggles, Guffaws, and Finding Our Joy
Episode 101 - CHP Robin Phoenix Johnson Talks about Life with The Best Medicine Brigade, and Healarious! Veterans and Humor!
Episode 100 - Izzy Gesell Returns with A New Book and More!
Episode 99-Mary Kay Morrison and the Humor Academy Flashmob!
Episode 98 - AATH Humor Academy Project- Discussing Joy First Foundation with Katy BEE, Olivia Vo and CHP Cathy Grippi - Joyful Moments, The Ripple Effect, and Who Needs Joy on Thursday?
Episode 97 - AATH President, Jennifer Keith: Fixing Your Funny Bone and Throat Punching Your Blues Away with GRIT
Episode 96- AATH interviews Reverend Artist Barbara Ann Michaels, Jester of the Peace
Episode 95 - AATH Interviews Dr. Lois Holzman Co-Founder of the East Side Institute
Episode 94 - AATH joins the Lead with Levity Podcast with Dr. Heather Walker! Lighten Up - How Humor Makes the Workplace Better!
Episode 93 - AATH Interviews Sue Stevenson - Author of ”Impossible to Possible: Neurostrategies for Healing, Humor, and a Reimagined Life”
Episode 92 - AATH Interviews Raghu Adibhatla - Clean Comedian and Rising Star!
Episode 91 - AATH Interviews Michael Kerr, The Workplace Energizer; Author and Speaker about The Importance of Humor at Work
Episode 90 - AATH interviews Kathy Laurenhue of Wisernow.com
AATH Interviews Marian Rich, Social Therapeutic Coach, Performance Activist, and Play Revolutionary
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