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"Too Fine to Be Funny" Ramona Stephens — Katt Williams, Ladies Night, and Building a Comedy Brand

This Comedy Life Podcast | Ramona Stephens — “Too Fine to Be Funny,” Katt Williams, Ladies Night, and Building a Comedy Brand In this episode of This Comedy Life, host Brad Sanders sits down with the hilarious and dynamic Ramona Stephens to talk comedy origins, work ethic, and what it really takes to build a career onstage—without waiting on anyone to “pick you.” Ramona takes us back to her early days after moving from Georgia to Los Angeles, when she found her first real stage at Hollywood Park Casino, got introduced by Katt Williams, and heard the unforgettable line: “You too fine to be funny.” From there, she breaks down how she earned her chops the hard way—showing up consistently, reading the room, and turning real life into punchlines. Brad and Ramona also dive into: How laughter helped her survive divorce and tough seasons The grind of getting stage time (and why she created her own rooms) Tailoring comedy for different venues: church, clubs, biker spots, corporate crowds The hustle behind her iconic Ladies Night run at the J Spot (and why it became the club’s money-maker) Hosting like a pro: lineups, pacing, crowd control, and keeping the energy right Day jobs, entrepreneurship, and why comedians are natural businesspeople Her move back to Georgia, influencer plans, and what’s next Plus—Ramona drops gems on professionalism, never being late to gigs, and how to keep your act smart, conscious, and different without being preachy. 🎭 Follow Ramona Stephens Facebook: Ramona Stephens Instagram: @Ramona.Funny 🧥 This Comedy Life Merch Get your hoodie + support the show: Link in description / bio ✅ Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE if you love real comedy stories and behind-the-scenes game from comedians who’ve lived it. #ThisComedyLife #RamonaStephens #BradSanders #StandUpComedy #ComedyPodcast #KattWilliams #JSpot #ComedyLife #ComedyClubs #WomenInComedy #LosAngelesComedy #AtlantaComedy 00:00 Introduction and Opening Joke 00:12 Meet the Host: Brad Sanders 00:44 Introducing the Guest: Ramona Stephens 01:11 Ramona's Comedy Journey Begins 01:59 First Stage Experience with Katt Williams 03:24 The Struggles and Triumphs of Open Mic Nights 08:57 Balancing Day Jobs and Comedy 14:12 Adapting Comedy to Different Audiences 24:27 Diverse Career Backgrounds 25:34 Current Ventures and High-End Cleaning 27:42 Early Jobs and Experiences 28:44 Hospital Job and Responsibilities 30:52 Transition to Comedy 31:11 Hosting at the JS Spot 32:27 Challenges and Successes in Comedy 34:24 Support and Mentorship 39:11 Navigating the Comedy Scene 50:29 Future Plans and Reflections 55:10 Conclusion and Farewell