Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Nathan Owens . We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Nathan, thanks for joining us today. I’m sure there have been days where the challenges of being an artist or creative force you to think about what it would be like to just have a regular job. When’s the last time you felt that way? Did you have any insights from the experience?
I couldn’t be happier pursing my dream as a comedian. When you first start comedy obviously you need other employment so I got a taste of the 9-5 working sales. I couldn’t stomach it. I realized then that a job that didn’t fulfill me artistically wasn’t going to work. I saw incredibly hard working people that were able to clock in and out, enjoy their co-workers, and support their family but that’s never been how I’m built.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
My name is Nathan Owens, I’m a stand up comedian from Atlanta. I got into stand up because I hated college. I was attending a community college in Oakwood GA and hated every minute of it, I finally decided that I needed to try something I wasn’t sure if I’d ever have the chance to do again, so I googled ‘how to be a stand up comedian’. That was the first time I learned about open mics so I made the hour drive down to Atlanta to go up at the legendary Relapse Theater (RIP) and I’ve been hooked since then. I’m most proud of my special/album I put out last year. Hitting #1 on iTunes was wild.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
For me it’s happiness. So many people have a view of comedy where everyone is troubled, don’t get me wrong comedians are, but there’s a romanticizing of a miserable existence when live stand up comedy is the best thing in the world.
Have you ever had to pivot?
When I first started I wore a blazer to almost every show, I was convinced that comedy was like any other job. Then you learn all that matters is laughs, and authentic comedians get the best laughs. The blazer couldn’t have been further than who I am.
Contact Info:
- Website: nathanowenscomedy.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanowenscomedy/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-owens-44282822a/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/nateowenscomedy
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@nateowenscomedy?si=INXmvj1jW3UVvvGF
- Other: https://linktr.ee/n.owens