I learned so much from my comedy mentor Sofie Hagen.

She taught me some great comedy techniques like callback references, which is when you repeat the joke a few times to give it weight and context.

I also learnt a lot about stage presence. It’s little things like making sure that you move the mic stand to side so that people focus on you.

Sofie made me see that comedy is about doing it for yourself not other people. Self-love may be a buzzword, but what she taught me made me feel more comfortable in my skin.

The experience made me feel like I have other people out there supporting me and I have allies around me. Trying new things gives you a lot more confidence in yourself, but it also gives you more confidence in others.

5 things you learn when you try to master a new skill in a week