About this episode
Heather McMahan discusses her upbringing, career in comedy, and the challenges faced by Southern women.
Heather McMahan was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, in a close-knit family that loved to laugh and had a real sense of adventure. Her dad came from a long line of Delta employees and was also a pilot who loved to fly, often taking the family on spontaneous weekend trips to places like Hilton Head. That same spirit led Heather to Ole Miss without ever visiting the campus, where she majored in theater and pursued her dream of becoming a performer. It was there she made lifelong friends, and you can still find her at the Grove on game days—at least when she’s not on tour. These days, you can hear her on the podcast Absolutely Not or catch her Bamboozled comedy tour, where she takes on the expectations and challenges women, especially Southern women, face every day. For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Episode Art Courtesy of Southern Living /Megan Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Southern Living
Guest: Heather McMahan
Topics covered
- comedy
- Southern culture
- performing arts
- women's challenges
- personal stories
Keywords
- Heather McMahan
- comedy tour
- Southern women
- performer
- podcast
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ole Miss, Absolutely Not, Bamboozled, Southern Living
Places: Atlanta, Georgia
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