By Rochna Pant
Zarna Garg's spectacular relaunch from SAHM to Stand-Up Comedy and Social Media Star
How does a "one in a billion" Indian immigrant mom relaunch her career to become a household name in stand-up comedy and a TikTok comedy sensation?
CNBC called her "the zany, outspoken voice of the Indian American woman."
Tune into this video interview with the one and only Zarna Garg!
Meet Zarna Garg
Zarna Garg is an Indian-American stand-up comedian and screenwriter.
In this interview, we speak with Zarna about her return to work journey after a 16 year career break. She talks about how she relaunched her unusual career, how she uses social media to grow her community and her process in developing content.
Pro Tip:- Do not miss the part where she opens up about her children being instrumental in her relaunch journey.
P.S. - Pictured at left, our CEO and Co-founder Carol Fishman Cohen with Zarna at one of Zarna's Boston shows. Carol is a huge Zarna fan, has seen Zarna perform live twice, and can't wait to see her again!
Zarna GargAnd the one piece of advice I would give to anybody who's relaunching is that come into whatever you choose to do with complete clarity that you are coming in for the business. Because when you are in a second act like what relaunching is, often people think - Oh, it's a hobby, it's a backup. It's not. It's a business. Keeping that as a North Star and a moral compass in your brain really focuses you on how you deal with people.
Zoya Garg- Zarna's daughterShe could make anyone laugh and I wanted her to be paid for it. Mom, have you ever thought about being a stand-up comedian? As she began dreaming of a comedy career, the reality of her current life as a stay-at-home mom sank in. She began to cry and told me it was too late for her. I could not bear to watch her struggle between ambition and doubt.