We had the good fortune of connecting with Alana Johnston and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Alana, what makes you happy? Why?
Live shows make me happy! It’s where I started my comic journey and it’s where I’ll always come back to for a boost in confidence. I thrive off of the energy of an audience. I love the instant gratification of a getting a laugh from someone you don’t even know. Like you’ve won them over or something. It’s also a great excuse to perform and hang with friends that genuinely make you laugh and truly make a night of it!

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
What sets me a part from others is my attitude and joy in what I’m doing. I try to bring a good vibe to set or any room I’m writing in and keep things positive. It’s all about creating an environment with good energy. I’ve learned a lot along the way in my career. How to compose myself and be more professional. I’ve learned that people have their own stuff going on that we may not know about so don’t take everything so personally. And I’ve learned that rejection isn’t a big deal, it’s just a step towards the right project coming along.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
A hike (ya gotta), a clippers game at Crypto.com Center, Little Dom’s, Musso & Franks, Red Lion Tavern

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My family! Wouldn’t have any of this without their love and support and encouragement.

Website: www.alanajohnston.com

Instagram: @theonlyalanajohnston

Twitter: @alana_johnston

Youtube: @AlanaJohnston123

Image Credits
Andrew Levy and Evan Perkins

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