Overview

At an age when some women feel like they have to begin to cover themselves up, Holly Shaw, a performance coach and hypnotherapist, did the opposite, taking the stage as a stand-up comedian. In this book, hovering between memoir and self-help, Shaw invites readers into the wild world of comedy, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her, the victories and the trauma, and expertly extracts the wisdom from them into lessons for women entering their ""queen years."" Do you feel like your life has changed since you hit your forties? Are you done with being ""nice"" and pleasing everyone else? Do you feel ready to explode with fury and the injustice of it all? Queen Lessons hands you the mic. Read it and you will: Learn practical ways to cope and grow as your body changes and the world begins to treat you differently. Pick up simple strategies for dealing with everyday hecklers. Strengthen the Five Muscles of Stand Up Comedy Courage. Caution! These may make other people not like you as much, but you will like yourself more! Explore your relationship with attention and how you can change it for the better. Meet Holly's inner Earthquake Woman, Wise Woman, and Comedian (who might just be inside you, too.) Say goodbye to ""Nice Girl."" Change the temperature of a room and shamelessly ask for what you want. There are thousands of books on courage and self-confidence, but how many of those were written by someone trying to make it through mid-life while bombing in front of an audience? No one is more suited to tell you how to take it on the chin and keep going than a stand-up comedian experiencing hot flashes. Before you make one more vision board, read this book!

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""Her anecdotes from the comedy stage are entertaining and insightful, offering a unique lens through which she examines broader themes like societal expectations, personal boundaries, and the challenges of aging as a woman. Shaw's voice is candid and engaging, making her stories feel like a conversation with a close friend who isn't afraid to share the messy, awkward, and hilarious moments of her life."" - Carol Thompson of Readers' Review ""Queen Lessons by Holly Shaw is a really inspiring look at Shaw's midlife reinvention and the power she has found while grounding herself in what she wants. Yes, this is a book about a comedian and does contain tips for comedians, but this is genuinely a book for all women. Shaw draws from her work in standup comedy to illustrate how women can reclaim their voice by embracing visibility and surrendering the weight of others' expectations. I love the concept of ""Tempestas,"" which harnesses the energy needed to transform any environment, whether on stage or in life. Shaw's memoir encourages readers to recognize attention as a vital force, and she takes it further by offering the tools to tackle it with intention. The result is a personal and heartening guide for readers who are finally looking to show up fully and authentically in their own lives. Very highly recommended."" - Jamie Michele of Readers' Review ""If you are a woman about to enter your queen years, around menopause or perimenopause, then this is the book for you. Author Holly Shaw strips away the boundaries and opens the door to a more emancipated womanhood. A provocative and informative read."" - Lucinda E. Clark of Readers' Review

Author Information

Holly Shaw is a stand-up comedian and ""hypnotherapist and performance anxiety expert"" (NBC) living in Oakland, CA, and performing regularly at clubs and showcases all over the greater Bay Area. Before becoming a comedian, Shaw had spent a lifetime on stage, TV (hosted the televised Edinburgh Revue), and film (starring in the ABC Afterschool Special, Love Hurts) as an actor, professional dancer, and later as a speaker and coach. She's authored and published two prior books: The Creative Formula (2106) an Amazon bestseller, and Making Art In the Middle of Madness (2020), a #1 New Release.

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