Janelle James Brings Her Signature Energy

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Neighbors, what’s up?! We’ve got Janelle James pulling up to the house, and it’s exactly the energy you think it’s going to be! Janelle gets into the work behind bringing Ava Coleman to life and how that character has evolved over time. She talks about getting more comfortable with the love that comes from being recognized, and what it’s been like watching audiences really connect with the show. She also talks about her approach to creating new stand-up material, why she’s been sitting on a comedy special deal for years, and why she won’t move forward unless the material really feels right. We also dig into why Abbott Elementary has real staying power, the intention behind the writing, and why Quinta Brunson is such a force. Janelle shares why not everyone’s path looks the same, and why that’s more than okay! Show our girl Janelle some love in the comments, friends! ********************** ⭐️ WE'RE NOMINATED FOR NAACP IMAGE AWARDS! ⭐️ Vote for us as best 'Talk Series' here 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/4bgz6PI Vote for lil ole me as best 'Host' here 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/3LKeNQq ********************** 00:00 Intro 04:37 Lending Money to Friends 05:31 Filming Concerts 06:18 Instagram Close Friends 07:13 Plane Etiquette 08:20 Correct People's Pronunciation 09:49 Dress Codes or Nah? 11:00 Savings Seats in Crowded Places 12:15 Photos of Exes 14:29 Training for a Marathon 17:08 Getting The Role of a Lifetime 19:01 Ava Coleman's Evolution 20:36 Responding to Fans 22:03 Creative Process for Standup 24:30 Growing Up Funny 25:28 Growing Up On The Islands 27:53 Janelle on Quinta Brunson 30:47 Mother's Support 32:36 Gentle Parenting 35:37 Excitement for Future 38:20 Game Time: Make it Make Sense ********************** SUBSCRIBE TO SCOTT'S CHANNEL: https://t.ly/RpRIG SIGN UP TO SCOTT'S NEWSLETTER https://bit.ly/4hAqYKi SCOTT'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iamscottevans/ SCOTT'S TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamscottevans Find more on Scott here: https://www.iamscottevans.com/ ********************** "Hey Neighbor" theme song created and performed by Will Chapman & SAMWYSE https://www.instagram.com/will.a.chapman / https://www.instagram.com/samwyse_