Meet Brittany Brave | Comedian, Producer and founder of Cat Call

We had the good fortune of connecting with Brittany Brave and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Brittany, what do you attribute your success to?
A toss up between authenticity and being happy with yourself, your art, your brand. Authenticity is key to comedy, but really any pursuit. Making a decision with zero hesitation and being not only comfortable, but proud to attach your name to a project or message. I always want to make sure I’m making comedy that I like and would want to consume and make sure it’s saying something that needs to be heard through the laughter. On that same token, the creative process is a messy one full of self-doubt, failure, imposter syndrome and uncertainty, so artists need to be confident in themselves and their product first and foremost. Real art has its own audience and that doesn’t include everyone. I like myself, I like my comedy and I like what I’m working on and building and that’s more than half the struggle. Getting other people on board is secondary once you have that foundation.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
As much as I love comedy in every single form and love racking up those laughs per minute, I also believe comedy has a bigger purpose to be a vehicle for other messages, truths and stories. I’ve always looked at stand up as the means to have a bigger impact and/or advocate for other causes I believe in: Womens right, domestic violence awareness, supporting independent creatives. I want my comedy to be raw and make people uncomfortable. Making that kind of comedy isn’t easy, especially before you’ve hit it big, because your peers and some audience members might really think you’re out of your mind. But you have to trust your longer-term goals and vision and know that you’re having a different kind of impact. I think any comic can make anyone laugh, but the ones I admire the most make people think. I started stand up at a really dark, albeit formative part of my life so that’s my taste in comedy and writing — profound, brutally honest, edgy, deep. Comedy was always the stepping stone to doing bigger, larger work for women around the world.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
The beach is the most basic answer but it’s a must-visit.

For eats and drinks, Lagniappe, The Brick, La Santa Taqueria.

For comedy, Villain Theater on the weekends and my monthly show, Laughs on Lincoln, at the beach on Wednesdays.

Oasis Wynwood is always a good time.

Vizcaya is beautiful.

Find a rich man with a boat.

Full Miami experience. Done.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I’m a big believer that you are who you associate and I have unbelievably great friends. The cream of the crop. They consistently and unconditionally have my back and have been at every show, launch, you name it. Their support translates off stage, as well, when they help me walk through ideas and material, or just listen and put up with this insane lifestyle/career that I’ve embarked on. I don’t always get to see them often or keep in touch as much as I want because of my schedule, but I really wouldn’t be able to keep on with this career and stay sane if it weren’t for their presence and impact. Some of the best decisions of my life that I’ve made have been in choosing my friends; they’re better people and creatives than me in a lot of ways and they inspire me to up my game.

Website: www.brittanybrave.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/brittanybrave

Twitter: www.twitter.com/britbrave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/brittanybravecomedy

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Image Credits
Aaron Shapiro, Miami Stand Up Comedy Arin Sang-Urai, @photojuice