Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In this episode, Faizon Love reflects on starting stand up comedy at just 15 years old, pursuing a career before his family even knew he was performing. He shares stories from his early days at the legendary Apollo Theater with Steve Harvey, the lessons he learned coming up in the business, and what it was like working alongside Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart on film sets.
It’s a conversation about taking chances early, learning through experience, and building a career in entertainment one opportunity at a time.
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In this episode, Faizon Love reflects on starting stand up comedy at just 15 years old, pursuing a career before his family even knew he was performing. He shares stories from his early days at the legendary Apollo Theater with Steve Harvey, the lessons he learned coming up in the business, and what it was like working alongside Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart on film sets.
It’s a conversation about taking chances early, learning through experience, and building a career in entertainment one opportunity at a time.
Blueprint for Success
barrykatz.com/blueprint
Are you a comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, manager, host, podcaster or agent? Would you like personalized help to reach all of your goals in the entertainment business? Click the link to learn more & join our FREE industry networking group full of decades of experience!
Barry Katz Entertainment
barrykatz.com
Connect with Barry
instagram.com/barrykatz
facebook.com/BarryKatzOfficialPage
tiktok.com/@barry_katz
linkedin.com/in/barrykatzbke
https://x.com/BarryKatz
