Not Til Now

About Not Til Now

The Not Til Now™ Podcast is a storytelling and interview podcast about courage, creativity, and doing the thing you’ve never done before. Hosted by Brit Stueven, each episode features performers, storytellers, leaders, and everyday people who stepped onto a stage, into a microphone, or toward an idea for the very first time. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes conversations from the live Not Til Now events, first-time stand-up and storytelling journeys, and honest reflections on public speaking, creative risk, and personal growth. If you’ve been circling something… these stories might be your nudge. New episodes released in seasons.

Publisher

Brit Stueven

Category

arts · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

11 Feb 2026

Latest episode

10 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Jun 2026

   Tara Comstock | Finding Her Way Back

   In the final episode of Season One, Brit Stueven sits down with Tara Comstock — artist, hairstylist, mom of two, and one of those rare people whose presence makes others feel seen, known, and cared for. At the debut of Not Til Now, Tara arrived early to support her husband, David, who was one of the evening's speakers. But before the show even began, an unexpected walk through an art exhibit in the lobby stirred something she hadn't felt in a very long time. In this conversation, Tara shares her journey from small-town Illinois to life in Chicago, Arizona, Texas, Missouri, and Colorado. She opens up about perfectionism, faith, motherhood, adoption, creativity, and the ways life can slowly pull us away from parts of ourselves we once loved. They also talk about the bathroom-floor prayers that helped shape her faith, the surprising connections between art and healing, the art room she created in her home, and why she signed up to study art therapy less than 24 hours after attending Not Til Now. Most of all, they talk about the gentle ways God continues to call us back to ourselves. And how one small yes can end up changing far more than we ever imagined. Connect with Tara Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taracomstock/ (https://www.instagram.com/taracomstock/) Email: comstock.tara@gmail.com (mailto:comstock.tara@gmail.com) Connect with Brit Substack: https://britstueven.substack.com/ (https://britstueven.substack.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven (https://www.instagram.com/britstueven) Stay Connected with Not Til Now Not Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado. https://www.nottilnow.com/ (https://www.nottilnow.com/)

2. 

   3 Jun 2026

   Erin Hunt | “Why Not Me?”

   Brit Stueven sits down with Erin Hunt — bestselling author of Lovely Disaster, recovering people-pleaser, mom of two “giant sons,” former social worker and correctional officer, and one of the most refreshingly honest humans you'll ever meet. The two first met when Erin attended Moms on the Mic on a whim, signed up for open mic on a whim, and got chosen to speak. And boy, did she spark ripples the night. In this conversation, Erin shares the story behind Lovely Disaster, what happened when her marriage imploded, and how writing became the thing that helped her make sense of it all. They talk about perfectionism, the weight of the "shoulds," raising sons, writing in your real voice, and why humor has always been Erin's way through heartbreak. They also discuss the interview that got Brit thinking seriously about writing her own memoir, the surprising spark Erin experienced after attending Not Til Now, and the big dream she's finally saying out loud for the first time. Somewhere between the stories, the swearing, and the wisdom, this episode becomes a reminder that what connects us isn't perfection. It's honesty. Connect with Erin Her book: https://www.lovelydisasterbook.com/ (https://www.lovelydisasterbook.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinhunt1975/ (https://www.instagram.com/erinhunt1975/) The Interview Brit References: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18vMKBu9uFg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18vMKBu9uFg) Connect with Brit Substack: https://britstueven.substack.com/ (https://britstueven.substack.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven (https://www.instagram.com/britstueven) Stay Connected with Not Til Now Not Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow (https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow (https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow) Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/ (https://nottilnow.substack.com/)

3. 

   27 May 2026

   Regan Rouse | Stepping Out From Behind the Lens

   Brit Stueven sits down with Regan Rouse, photographer, visual storyteller, mom of two, and the woman behind the lens at the very first Not Til Now. After spending more than two decades capturing other people’s stories, something unexpected happened while photographing a room full of people stepping into their firsts: Regan realized that it’s finally her turn. In this conversation, they talk about creativity, motherhood, postpartum depression, photography, and the strange way life keeps bringing us back to ourselves...sometimes years later. They also talk about Regan’s return to film photography, her documentary project, After Birth, which has evolved into a nonprofit and upcoming art event, and why David Comstock’s “Thump” story solidified a future tattoo. Somewhere between darkrooms, New York memories, and conversations about parenting, this episode becomes a reminder that the work happening beneath the surface is still work. And how often times, the thing that makes you thump is also the thing calling you forward. Connect with Regan Substack: https://reganrousephotography.substack.com/ (https://reganrousephotography.substack.com/) After Birth: https://afterbirth.org/ (https://afterbirth.org/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reganrousephotography/ (https://www.instagram.com/reganrousephotography/) Connect with Brit Substack: https://britstueven.substack.com/ (https://britstueven.substack.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven (https://www.instagram.com/britstueven) Stay Connected with Not Til Now Not Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow (https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow (https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow) Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/ (https://nottilnow.substack.com/)

4. 

   20 May 2026

   Alicia Alexander | After the Second Chance

   Brit Stueven sits down with Alicia Alexander — founder of Everle Consulting, master connector, playlist curator, and yacht rock enthusiast. She’s the woman who welcomed everyone into the very first Not Til Now — and who is now helping shape what comes next. (Next show is Sept. 30!) In this conversation, Alicia opens up about divorce, addiction, Guillain-Barré syndrome, surviving a coma during Covid, waking up after a life-saving liver transplant, and rebuilding a life she genuinely loves. They also talk about friendship, sobriety, motherhood, “occupational osmosis,” the strange dreams she had while in a coma (including an EXTREMELY vivid trip to Holland), and why she believes connection is one of the most important things we can give each other. Somewhere between the stories about feeding tubes, Christopher Cross, and Facebook friendships, this episode becomes a reminder that second chances don’t always arrive loudly. Sometimes they arrive one ordinary day at a time. Alicia is living proof of what can happen when someone decides to truly live the life they almost lost. Connect with Alicia Website: https://everleconsulting.com/ (https://everleconsulting.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djhotdish/ (https://www.instagram.com/djhotdish/) As promised: Alicia’s interview w/ GRLPWRDEN: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SHgafIsnUX8U8ciRrvo31 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SHgafIsnUX8U8ciRrvo31) Alicia’s Yacht Rock Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/70jWGnh00j95jtE9prdmzs (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/70jWGnh00j95jtE9prdmzs) Stay Connected with Not Til Now Not Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow (https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow (https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow) Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/ (https://nottilnow.substack.com/) Connect with Brit Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/ (https://britstueven.substack.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven (https://www.instagram.com/britstueven)

5. 

   13 May 2026

   Natalie Grey | Letting Go of Where You’ve Been

   Brit Stueven sits down with Natalie Grey Cottrell — a multi-faceted, wildly courageous woman who once drove across the country alone through 48 states. This was after she realized the life she had built no longer matched the life she wanted. At Not Til Now, Natalie closed the night with a story full of roadside chaos, unexpected beauty, and this opening one line: “The bravest thing you can do is not define where you’re going. It’s to let go of where you’ve been.” In this conversation, Natalie opens up about the eerie silence that came with becoming an empty nester, the moment she drove away from Seattle and cried for 12 straight hours, and how years of stress, survival, and loss finally caught up with her the second she had space to feel it. They also talk about emotional breakthroughs, the infamous roadside “female urinal” incident 😂, what happened after the road trip ended, and why pushing through hard things changes your perspective forever. The chat ends with several mic-drop moments on authenticity, identity, aging, and why Natalie now helps women “ditch the dye” and embrace their inner Grey Wolf. This episode is funny, moving, and full of reminders that the life you want often begins the moment you stop clinging to the one that no longer fits. 🎥 Natalie's NTN Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6nEQVlEUsY&t=4s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6nEQVlEUsY&t=4s) Stay Connected with Natalie https://www.instagram.com/thegreywolfbynatalie/ (https://www.instagram.com/thegreywolfbynatalie/) Stay Connected with Not Til Now Not Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow (https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow (https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow) Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/ (https://nottilnow.substack.com/) Connect with Brit Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/ (https://britstueven.substack.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven (https://www.instagram.com/britstueven)

6. 

   6 May 2026

   Debbie Scheer | Saying the Hard Thing Out Loud

   Brit Stueven sits down with Debbie Scheer — comedian, storyteller, auctioneer, emcee, and someone who believes that if we can laugh about it, we can talk about it — especially when the conversation includes things like Effexor, mushrooms, and braless boobs. 😂 At Not Til Now, Debbie made a last-minute pivot. What started as an idea for “lie-down comedy” (yes, pillow and blanket included) turned into something much more honest: a story she had been carrying for a long time about parenting a child struggling with mental health — and the isolating reality so many families are navigating behind the scenes. In this chat, Debbie shares what it looked like to finally say the hard thing out loud, even when she wasn’t sure she could get through it without crying. They talk about the shame that keeps people silent, the moments that make you feel like no one else could possibly understand, and what actually helps when you’re in it. This episode is funny, tender, and oh-so-freeing. If you’ve been carrying something you don’t quite know how to say, you’re gonna want to start here. 🎥 Debbie’s NTN Performance This is not publicly listed. Please contact Debbie or Brit for the link. Stay Connected with Debbie https://debbiescheerspeaks.com/ (https://debbiescheerspeaks.com/) https://www.instagram.com/debbiescheerspeaks (https://www.instagram.com/debbiescheerspeaks) https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiescheerspeaks/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiescheerspeaks/) Summit Auctioneers Collective https://summitauctioneerscollective.com/ (https://summitauctioneerscollective.com/) Stay Connected with Not Til Now Not Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow (https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow (https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow) Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/ (https://nottilnow.substack.com/) Connect with Brit Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/ (https://britstueven.substack.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven (https://www.instagram.com/britstueven)

7. 

   29 Apr 2026

   Mike Betts | The Courage to Keep Showing Up

   Brit Stueven sits down with Mike Betts — husband, dad, Cultural Architect at Fidelity Investments, nonprofit leader, and the man who shook his butt to Neil Diamond at Not Til Now. What started with seeing his pastor take a Stand-Up 101 class turned into an eight-minute set in front of 320 people at the Lakewood Cultural Center. But underneath the laughs is a much deeper story. After losing two of his children, Michael and Cora, Mike and his family turned unimaginable grief into purpose through the Michael and Cora Betts Legacy Foundation, raising nearly half a million dollars for Judi's House and helping families navigate loss. In this episode, they talk about the accidental “eavesdropper” that pointed him to Judi’s House, why hearing “that’ll be hard” only makes Mike want something more, the one-liners from his wife that keep him humble, and how one brave decision tends to lead to another. This conversation feels a little like a really great wedding speech. There are laughs, there are tears, there are unforgettable stories, and somewhere in the middle, you’re reminded of what really matters. 🎥 Watch Mike’s NTN Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cvSaJ1Qsco (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cvSaJ1Qsco) Stay Connected with Mike Michael and Cora Legacy Foundation: https://www.bettslegacy.org/ (https://www.bettslegacy.org/) 2026 Betts Legacy Golf Tournament: https://bolder.bid/app/public/bidapp/betts (https://bolder.bid/app/public/bidapp/betts) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickeybetts285 (https://www.instagram.com/mickeybetts285) Stay Connected with Not Til Now Not Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow (https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow (https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow) Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/ (https://nottilnow.substack.com/) Connect with Brit Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/ (https://britstueven.substack.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven (https://www.instagram.com/britstueven)

8. 

   22 Apr 2026

   David Comstock | When Rock Bottom Becomes the Beginning

   Brit Stueven sits down with David Comstock — head pastor at Mosaic Church, husband, dad, “Gampa,” — and someone whose story starts in a place you might not expect. They kick things off with David almost saying yes to doing stand-up comedy at Not Til Now (still on the table, by the way)…and how that eventually turned into something much deeper. In this conversation, David shares the story behind “thump” — what he calls the universal sound of hard work…and more specifically, the kind of primitive work we tend to avoid. He opens up about his past addiction, the moment his body hit the floor after a near overdose, and the experience he had there — one that completely challenged everything he thought he knew about God, shame, and second chances. They also talk about the tension between hiding and wanting to be found, why we’re so afraid to be fully known, and what actually happens when we finally stop pretending. There’s SO much in this one — faith, doubt, rock-bottom moments, rebuilding, public-speaking fears, and the reminder that nobody starts out good at anything. More than anything, this chat is about what happens when you stop running from the hard parts of your story and start letting them shape you instead. Because sometimes the thing that feels like the end is actually where everything begins. 🎥 Watch David’s NTN Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53dS5azz7Ao (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53dS5azz7Ao) Stay Connected with David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidjcomstock/ (https://www.instagram.com/davidjcomstock/) Mosaic Church: https://www.welcometomosaic.com/ (https://www.welcometomosaic.com/) Centered Podcast: https://www.welcometomosaic.com/centered (https://www.welcometomosaic.com/centered) The Sunday Sermon that Brit kept referencing: https://www.welcometomosaic.com/watch-1/show-me-your-glory (https://www.welcometomosaic.com/watch-1/show-me-your-glory) Stay Connected with Not Til Now Not Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow (https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow (https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow) Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/ (https://nottilnow.substack.com/) Connect with Brit Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/ (https://britstueven.substack.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven (https://www.instagram.com/britstueven)

9. 

   15 Apr 2026

   Liz Miller | An Ode to the Girls (And Everything Beneath It)

   Brit Stueven sits down with the unforgettable Liz Miller — marketing consultant, grant writer, midlife mom…and the woman who opened her Not Til Now talk with…”BOOBS!” In their conversation, Liz shares the moment she realized she couldn’t back out, why she didn’t tell her husband until AFTER the first rehearsal, and the strange mix of confidence and doubt that hit the second she walked off stage. They also talk about the voice in Liz’s head that says “don’t get your hopes up,” where it came from, and how she’s learning to talk back to it in real time. (Her new rule? SWIM: say what I mean, mean what I say.) While Liz had her doubts, she also talks about the euphoria. The adrenaline. The “wait…I might actually be good at this?” moment that didn’t hit until it was all over. This one is about women’s bodies, (Hi, puberty, pregnancy, and menopause!), but more than that, it’s about what happens when you stop shrinking, stop filtering, and finally let yourself take up space. 🎥 Watch Liz’s NTN Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NQlUpmF-mE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NQlUpmF-mE) Stay Connected with Liz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-miller/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-miller/) Stay Connected with Not Til Now Not Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow (https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow (https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow) Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/ (https://nottilnow.substack.com/) Connect with Brit Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/ (https://britstueven.substack.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven (https://www.instagram.com/britstueven)

10. 

    8 Apr 2026

    Kristina Nasi | When She Stopped Editing Herself

    Brit Stueven interviews the magnetic Kristina Nasi — leadership coach, comedian, storyteller…and the woman who took the Not Til Now stage as George Michael. They talk about that performance — not just putting on the costume, but shedding years of people-pleasing and finally letting herself be seen. Kristina shares how her piece came to life (with the help of her coach/therapist), the moment she realized George Michael wasn’t just a character, and how one last-minute line changed her whole vibe on stage. They also get into the real stuff — raising a daughter who doesn’t edit herself when you’ve spent a lifetime doing exactly that…and the difference between being “brave” on stage vs. in your actual life. And yes, an accidental tramp-stamp story makes an appearance. If you’ve ever felt the pull to express more of who you are, this one will hit. 💛 🎥 Watch Kristina’s NTN Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQVQndkBWNo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQVQndkBWNo) Stay Connected with Kristina Newsletter: https://theroguescript.substack.com/ (https://theroguescript.substack.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nasikris/ (https://www.instagram.com/nasikris/) Stay Connected with Not Til Now Not Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow (https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow (https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow) Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/ (https://nottilnow.substack.com/) Connect with Brit Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/ (https://britstueven.substack.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven (https://www.instagram.com/britstueven)

11. 

    1 Apr 2026

    Josh Shuman | When Life’s Hardest Moments Remove the Fear

    Brit Stueven sits down with Josh Shuman — visual effects artist, jiu-jitsu coach, and lifelong Foo Fighters fan — about the moment he finally gave himself permission to start a film that had lived on his “someday” list for decades. For nearly twenty years, Josh had worked behind the scenes in Hollywood, contributing to more than 30 film and television projects, including two Oscar-winning movies. But after experiencing profound personal loss — including the death of a close friend and the passing of his mother — Josh began asking himself a harder question: What am I waiting for? In this chat, Josh shares how those moments reshaped his relationship with fear, why he decided to pursue a DIY documentary inspired by his lifelong connection to the Foo Fighters, and what it looks like to finally begin something that has been calling your name for years. Along the way, Brit and Josh talk about the book that inspired him to start writing his first script, the ups and downs of going “viral,” secrets about the tiger in Life of Pi, and even future projects that Josh hadn’t announced out loud…until now. 🎥 Watch Josh’s Full NTN Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4qWFaIAhVo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4qWFaIAhVo) Stay Connected with Josh Documentary Website: https://www.wishingwellfilm.com/ (https://www.wishingwellfilm.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ootwwff (https://www.instagram.com/ootwwff) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jshuman (https://www.facebook.com/jshuman) The Instagram post that went viral: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRP9N2BEVM-/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/DRP9N2BEVM-/) Stay Connected with Not Til Now Not Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow (https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow (https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow) Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/ (https://nottilnow.substack.com/) Connect with Brit Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/ (https://britstueven.substack.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven (https://www.instagram.com/britstueven) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brit.stueven/ (https://www.facebook.com/brit.stueven/)

12. 

    25 Mar 2026

    Kaitlin Schmidt | Finding the Funny in ADHD

    Brit Stueven sits down with Kaitlin Schmidt — third-grade teacher, artist, mom of two, and first-time stand-up comic — about taking the mic at the debut of Not Til Now. Kaitlin shares the unexpected journey that led her to the stage, including a recent ADHD diagnosis that helped her make sense of years of chaotic energy, creative thinking, and unfinished to-do lists. What started as a personal realization eventually became the heart of her comedy set. In this conversation, Kaitlin talks about overcoming her fear of public speaking, the surprisingly meticulous process of writing jokes, and what it felt like to perform stand-up for the very first time in front of a packed room. She also reflects on the validation of hearing a crowd laugh at stories that once felt overwhelming — and how that night opened the door to new confidence and possibility. This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered if it’s too late to try something brave…or finally figure out how their brain works. 🎥 Watch Kaitlin’s Full Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq1ucEhHCPM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq1ucEhHCPM) Stay Connected with Kaitlin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaitlin.schroederschmidt (https://www.facebook.com/kaitlin.schroederschmidt) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schroe83 (https://www.instagram.com/schroe83) Stay Connected with Not Til Now Not Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Denver, Colorado. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow (https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow (https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow) Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/ (https://nottilnow.substack.com/) Connect with Brit Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/ (https://britstueven.substack.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven (https://www.instagram.com/britstueven) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brit.stueven/ (https://www.facebook.com/brit.stueven/)

13. 

    18 Mar 2026

    Brit Stueven | The Story Behind Not Til Now

    In this episode, Brit Stueven sits down with leadership coach, writer, and Not Til Now performer Neha Mandhani — but this time, the tables turn. Neha interviews Brit about the story behind Not Til Now and how an idea that  lived in her mind for nearly a decade eventually became a live event celebrating courage, vulnerability, and first-time performances. Brit shares how she brought this dream to life, along with the fears, doubts, and unexpected moments that shaped the journey along the way. Together, they explore what happens when ordinary people choose to do something brave in public for the very first time. They talk about the ripple effect of witnessing courage in real time, the surprising feedback from the debut event, and why creating spaces for people to try something new can change more lives than we realize. They also dive into the practical side of starting something before you feel ready — from launching a podcast to building a creative project step by step — and why Brit believes one simple idea above all else: Courage doesn’t require credentials. This episode is for anyone sitting on an idea, a story, or a dream — and wondering if they’re allowed to begin. 🎥 Watch Brit’s Not Til Now Intro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWL9pRxxmss&t=8s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWL9pRxxmss&t=8s) 🎥 Watch Brit’s NTN Closing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyHXkJ71UB8&t=7s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyHXkJ71UB8&t=7s) Stay Connected with Not Til Now Not Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Lakewood, Colorado. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow (https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow (https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow) Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/ (https://nottilnow.substack.com/) Connect with Brit Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/ (https://britstueven.substack.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven (https://www.instagram.com/britstueven) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brit.stueven/ (https://www.facebook.com/brit.stueven/) 🎥 Watch Neha Mandhani’s Podcast Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY_7FGPogks&t=5s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY_7FGPogks&t=5s)

14. 

    11 Mar 2026

    Neha Mandhani | Sharing the Story Before It's Finished

    In this episode, Brit Stueven sits down with Neha Mandhani — leadership coach, writer, and speaker — about speaking at the debut of Not Til Now. Neha is in the middle of writing her first book, and on that stage, she shared the deeply personal story behind what finally gave her permission to start. In this conversation, she reflects on that moment, why the messiest parts of our stories are often the most powerful, and what it means to share something vulnerable in front of a room full of strangers. She also talks about preparation, self-trust, the role community plays in building courage — and why she left that night wanting more. This one is for anyone who has a story worth telling and is still working up the nerve to tell it. 🎥 Watch Neha’s Full Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bEahe7zw0o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bEahe7zw0o) Stay Connected with Neha LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehamandhani/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehamandhani/) Substack: https://nehamandhani.substack.com/ (https://nehamandhani.substack.com/) Stay Connected with Not Til Now Not Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Denver, Colorado. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow (https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow (https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow) Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/ (https://nottilnow.substack.com/) Connect with Brit Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/ (https://britstueven.substack.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven (https://www.instagram.com/britstueven) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brit.stueven/ (https://www.facebook.com/brit.stueven/)

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    4 Mar 2026

    Ed Prather | How a CEO Crushed His First Stand-Up Set

    In this episode, Brit Stueven sits down with Ed Prather — real estate CEO and father of two — about doing stand-up comedy for the first time at the debut of Not Til Now. Ed shares how he wrote his set (about life from his perspective of being born with one eye), why preparation matters, what it felt like to hear 320 people laugh, and how this experience shifted what feels possible for him now. If you’ve ever wondered whether courage is something you’re born with — or something you build — this conversation is for you. 🎥 Watch Ed’s Full Performance on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDslq38n5tg&t=2s) Stay Connected with Ed Website: https://edprather.com/ (https://edprather.com/) Follow Ed Prather Real Estate on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/edpratherrealestate). Stay Connected with Not Til Now Not Til Now is a live event and creative platform celebrating firsts — first-time stand-up, first-time storytelling, and first-time performing a long-held dream. Created and hosted by Brit Stueven in Denver, Colorado. Watch more performances on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@nottilnow). Get event info and inspiration on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow). Join the NTN Writing Group (https://nottilnow.substack.com/). Connect with Brit Subscribe to her Behind the Mic (https://britstueven.substack.com/) Newsletter. Follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/britstueven). Connect with her on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/brit.stueven/).

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    11 Feb 2026

    Season 1 Trailer

    Welcome to Season 1 of the Not Til Now™ Podcast. This is a show about firsts. First-time stand-up. First-time storytelling. First-time speaking. First-time creative risk. Hosted by Brit Stueven, Not Til Now features honest conversations with people who stepped forward before they felt fully ready — and what happened because they did. Season 1 takes you behind the scenes of the sold-out debut Not Til Now live event at the Lakewood Cultural Center, where 320 people gathered for a night of courage, comedy, and unforgettable firsts. If you’ve been circling something… these stories might be your nudge. Subscribe and join us for Season 1.

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