Spreading Joy and Laughter with Lisa David Olson (Author and Podcaster)

Table of Contents

  • Introduction

  • About Lisa David Olson

  • Olson's Work as a Humorist

  • Olson's Books and Projects

  • Olson's Coaching and Workshops

Introduction

Amber LeMay has had the privilege of being on Lisa David Olson’s podcast, Stranger Connections. Lisa was also a guest on Amber Live to talk about her life and career. You can watch that video above.

About Lisa David Olson

Lisa David Olson is an author, speaker, podcaster, and humorist who shares how humor saved her life and can connect people. After overcoming her own challenges, Olson now aims to spread joy, encouragement, and laughter to others through her interactive speaking style and improv-inspired message.

Olson has over two decades of experience in improvisation and performing which informs her work as a speaker and author. She is passionate about helping people rediscover playfulness, creativity, and bravery in their daily lives.

Lisa David Olson

Lisa David Olson

Olson's Work as a Humorist

As a humorist, Olson demonstrates how humor is healthy and brings people together. Her presentations and workshops invite audiences to laugh while also pondering deeper questions about life.

Olson applies improvisation techniques to engage crowds and create an inclusive, lighthearted experience. She believes humor and play can relax the mind and allow creativity to emerge.

Stranger Connections Podcast logo with Lisa David Olson in front of it

Stranger Connections Podcast logo with Lisa David Olson

Olson's Books and Projects

Olson is the author of several books including the memoir "Laughs on Wry" comprised of short humorous stories and the creativity journal "What Ifs and Why Nots." She also created a comedy album called "Phun on the Phone" featuring actual prank calls to telemarketers.

In addition, Olson hosts a podcast called "Stranger Connections" which celebrates quirky life stories and careers. She also gave two TEDx talks in 2021 focused on humor, creativity, and human connection. One is titled “Pranks for the Memories” and the other is Can humor save your life? The bravest thing you've never done.”

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Olson's Coaching and Workshops

As a coach and workshop leader, Olson helps teams and individuals tap into creativity, humor, and improvisation skills. She trains those looking to craft their own TED talk or book. Olson also leads creative collaboration sessions and workplace improv workshops to foster better communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Her interactive style aims to get participants' creative juices flowing while having fun and thinking outside the box. Olson is passionate about unleashing humor and improv to enhance joy, relationships, and productivity.

—This article was written, restructured, or adapted by Russell with information gathered from sources around the internet. Russell is the producer of Amber Live and is greatly overworked to pull it all together.  If it’s on the internet, it must be true. (We’re kidding.) BUT, if you find any errors or omissions in the article, please let us know so that we may correct the issue. Thanks for your support!

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