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BEAUTY LIES WITHIN
LACARLA CARTER
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Tell us about LaCarla Carter.
I’m married with three biological children and fleet of step children. I work two part-time jobs when delivering pizza the other one is a juice yoga bar. I do comedy in my spare time I also make candles.
What made you decide to become a female comedian?
I started with improv comedy group to release some stress due to a family feud. Stand-up comedy was more appealing to me.
What would you say is your “signature” phrase or line?
“Giving it to ya straight from the hood.”
What does the phrase “Beauty Lies Within” mean to you? Beauty is on the inside is more important than beauty and the outside.
How do you stay on top of the latest content for
routines? I don’t lol
What makes you “hustle”?
The need not to be homeless. Trying to be a role model for my children.
What made you choose this profession?
Comedy just came natural to me.
Do you walk your talk as a lady boss? Meaning do you own the advice you give to others?
Advice is easy to be given out more than to follow.
“What is your ‘why? ‘” Why do
you do what you do?
I do comedy to bring awareness and shine light on issues.
Who are some of the people that have inspired you?
Beyoncé I love how she got to a certain place in her platform and then started standing up for black issues.
How do you balance your professional and personal
life? It’s very hard sometimes I have to put my phone down and give my family extra attention when I wanna be promoting my brand.
What was one moment in your life that changed everything for you?
Had many negative moments that altered my life drastically and I try not to dwell on them. Losing both parents to cancer and then my grandmother was the icing to the cake. Very depressing that she was not here to see the success of me doing my own production three times. She raised me since I was a baby due to my mom and dad being in and out of the streets in a drug war.
#Name 3 things that make you laugh.
1. my kids thinking that being grown is easier when they leave home lol
2. My husband he thinks he’s a comedian now lol
What do you find is the best form of promotion for yourself?
I’m still learning the business right now everything is circulating around social media content.
don’t know about you.
I am fragile and sensitive. People always think I’m so tough.
What are your plans for the next year? What about three years?
Next year I plan on moving out of New York State.
Where will we see LaCarla next?
More productions, More creativity and bringing my vision to life.
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