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/

After Birth: https://afterbirth.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reganrousephotography/

Connect with Brit

Substack: https://britstueven.substack.com/

Instagram: 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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow
Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/

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/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djhotdish/

As promised: 

Alicia’s interview w/ GRLPWRDEN: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SHgafIsnUX8U8ciRrvo31

Alicia’s Yacht Rock Playlist: 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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow
Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/

Connect with Brit

Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven

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

Stay Connected with Natalie

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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow
Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/

Connect with Brit

Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven

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://www.instagram.com/debbiescheerspeaks

https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiescheerspeaks/

Summit Auctioneers Collective

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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow
Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/

Connect with Brit

Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven

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

Stay Connected with Mike

Michael and Cora Legacy Foundation: https://www.bettslegacy.org/

2026 Betts Legacy Golf Tournament: https://bolder.bid/app/public/bidapp/betts

Instagram: 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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow
Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/

Connect with Brit

Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven

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

Stay Connected with David

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidjcomstock/

Mosaic Church: https://www.welcometomosaic.com/

Centered Podcast: https://www.welcometomosaic.com/centered

The Sunday Sermon that Brit kept referencing: 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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow
Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/

Connect with Brit

Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven

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

Stay Connected with Liz

LinkedIn: 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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow
Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/

Connect with Brit

Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven

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

Stay Connected with Kristina

Newsletter: https://theroguescript.substack.com/

Instagram: 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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow
Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/

Connect with Brit

Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven

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

Stay Connected with Josh

Documentary Website: https://www.wishingwellfilm.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ootwwff

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jshuman

The Instagram post that went viral: 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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow
Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/

Connect with Brit

Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brit.stueven/

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

Stay Connected with Kaitlin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaitlin.schroederschmidt
Instagram: 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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow
Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/

Connect with Brit

Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brit.stueven/

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

🎥 Watch Brit’s NTN Closing

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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow
Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/

Connect with Brit

Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brit.stueven/

🎥 Watch Neha Mandhani’s Podcast Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY_7FGPogks&t=5s

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

Stay Connected with Neha

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehamandhani/
Substack: 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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottilnow
Writing Group: https://nottilnow.substack.com/

Connect with Brit

Newsletter: https://britstueven.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britstueven
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brit.stueven/

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

Stay Connected with Ed

• Website: https://edprather.com/
• Follow Ed Prather Real Estate on Instagram.

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.
• Get event info and inspiration on Instagram.
• Join the NTN Writing Group.

Connect with Brit

• Subscribe to her Behind the Mic Newsletter.
• Follow her on Instagram.
• Connect with her on Facebook.