Episode 42: Steve Butzel

Core Nourishment With Annie Wagoner

Steve Butzel is an entrepreneur, life coach, organizational consultant, community leader, connector, and soon-to-be stand-up comedian. He is absolutely brilliant, heart-warming, funny, courageous, and his energy, wonderfully contagious. In this episode, Steve shares about participating in a couch to mic workshop and realizing how much comedy inspires and lights him up. He describes a pivotal moment when he shouted out to himself and the world that he is “a master creator of his life” and talks about the incredible work he did with coaches to get to that place in his life. Steve also opens up about his coming out as a gay man a couple of years ago, the vulnerability, overwhelming support and warmth from friends and loved ones, and the inner freedom and acceptance he feels now. Other fun facts about Steve: He sang with Mixed Company acapella group at Yale University (tune in to hear the infamous song he performed solo for :); he loves all various types of music, however, Phish is his all-time favorite band; Steve practices meditation and views decluttering as a spiritual practice. This former Director of the Portsmouth Public Library recently took a huge leap more fully into his new coaching business, called “Uncomfortable Fun,” and he is super passionate about guiding others to greater vibrancy, vitality, and joy. It was such a privilege interviewing Steve; you don’t want to miss this episode. Pause and listen in, and if you are in the local Seacoast area, grab your ticket for his live comedy show at 3S Artspace on May 23rd! You can learn more about Steve and his business at www.uncomfortablefun.com.