Kate M., Public Speaker, Facilitator, Improvisor, Laughter Leader, Therapeutic Humorist at Joy First Foundation and Katy BEE LLC

Kate M.

Public Speaker, Facilitator, Improvisor, Laughter Leader, Therapeutic Humorist at Joy First Foundation and Katy BEE LLC

Humor/Comedy

Education: San Francisco Art Institute - University of Maryland Global College

Miami, AZ, USA

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Biography

Katy BEE (aka Kate McGlynn) is the founder of Joy First Foundation, and Katy BEE LLC. She was an entertainer for consulates and embassies in Washington DC. She also worked with all different abilities, kids with autism, wounded warriors, and kids and adults with terminal cancer.

Katy is a dynamic force in the world of play entrepreneurship and philanthropy, serving as the President of the 501c3 nonprofit "Joy First Foundation." With a multifaceted skill set, Katy seamlessly blends her roles as a clown, digital producer, and video editor. She brings laughter to the forefront as a certified laughter yoga leader and a registered yoga teacher, infusing her work with joy and positivity.
Her extensive background includes graduating from the East Side Institute for Social Therapy International Class and pursuing advanced studies in humor with the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor's Humor Academy. As a member of the Applied Improv Network and an associate of the East Side Institute, Katy leverages her expertise in improvisation and team building to foster connection and collaboration.

She has presented the "Building Bridges" program to students at Jobcorps, Chicago; Bay Mills Community College, Michigan; Native Youth Leadership Conference (online) - Michigan UP; Buckley School in Michigan; and with World Systems Solutions online.

She is also the co-host of the AATH podcast “Laughbox” http://laughbox.aath.org/ discussing how humor helps us cope. She has just started the Joy First Podcast, and is working on a documentary and book related to her experiments with joyful moments and her discoveries.

Passion

Transformation, Elevation of others, Uplifting others, empowering others, fun, play, and improvisation, coping strategies, coaching. I also love podcasting. I Co-host the podcast for the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor https://laughbox.aath.org/ and I host the Joy First Foundation Podcast https://katyem.podbean.com/

I am willing to travel

More than 100 miles

When it comes to payments

I generally get paid for speaking but make exceptions

Topics

stand up comedy stand up comedian the improvisational leader performance improvement worklife balance bonding socialization improvisational comedy comedy standup comedy overcome fear overcome being bullied customer experience public relations team buiding anti bullying workplace bullying team chemistry vulnerabilities power of vulnerability selfdevelopment laughter laugh humor friendship family teams wisdom at work wellness at work aging romantic relationships anti aging love and relationships finding your joy joy finding joy joyful business breaking through self limiting beliefs self care personal growth professional growth development emotional intelligence voice of the customer not listening to the negative voices in your head curiosity the power of curiosity no expectations joy first foundation applied improvisation association for applied and therapeutic humor

Best Story

With Joy First Foundation - the best moments are when people react with testimonials, like, "I didn't know I needed this!" or "I felt so good after your session!", "I don't want it to end!"

Origin Story

The divisions happening in and around the USA, and COVID combined, made this clown a bit upset. She decided that she was going to dedicate her life to improving the lives of random strangers, one person at a time. She started by simply saying "Thank you" to the folks that helped us get through COVID, and in many ways put themselves at risk. Groups like, grocery workers, senior care workers, police, fire, and first responders, teachers, and nurses were the first to receive joyful moments. They cried, they smiled and laughed, and burst with glee, and then they said, "everyone needs this," which then made this clown happy and sad at the same time, as she knew her purpose was clear.

For 18 months, so far, living in a van, traveling 15000 miles across the USA and many zoom hours online as well, she has given joyful moments, both documented and undocumented to as many people as possible. She continues on the Tour of Joy offering joy where ever possible, when ever possible.

Example talks

Shift Your Brain, Your Day, and Your Body in One Hour

This one hour or 90 minute talk is geared for caregivers, hospital staff, corporate leaders, service workers, and senior care workers, town leaders, all ages.

I show how laughter yoga, improvisation and other modalities can be pretty immediate in shifting our stressful moments into better coping moments. By following the science behind humor studies, and the effects of Applied Improvisation, we can shift our mood, how our body feels, reduce pain and inflammation, and have fun all at the same time! Improvisation shows that we can learn better and retain more information after an improv session.

I will lead some activities, and offer some quick activities that can be used anywhere and shared with staff.

I am very serious about humor, play, and the benefits.