Archive - Behind the Mic

Writing the things that don’t come up in conversation

An honest, funny, faith-filled conversation with DBP writer Melissa Summers

Jun 26 •

Realness keeps winning

The poop jokes got laughs (and another invite!) and Moms on the Mic is sold out

Jun 12 •

May 2025

Notes, poop jokes, and permission to be me

On quitting, restarting, and remembering I don’t have to be perfect to take the mic

May 28 •

When life says "Yes"

April's miracles + Moms on the Mic Presale

May 1 •

March 2025

When life says "Nope" (again and again)

A month of chaos, courage, and unexpected punchlines

Mar 24 •

February 2025

Wait. Where's the confetti?

On turning 41 and one year sober today

Feb 28 •

I did stand-up before I was ready

And guess what?! I didn't die!

Feb 12 •

January 2025

Angels are in our details

In writing, comedy, and life, the "pointless" parts are actually pivotal

Jan 20 •

December 2024

Introducing Behind the Mic and The DBP Society

New year (almost), new name, new writing community, new boobs

Dec 31, 2024 •

2025: My 'anti-boner' biz year

I see soft launches, smaller lists, gentle goals, and unclenched fists

Dec 10, 2024 •

November 2024

I made zero profit at a shopping event

But here's why I am RICH with gratitude

Nov 20, 2024 •

October 2024

Bigger isn't always better

And other surprising takeaways from Moms on the Mic

Oct 30, 2024 •

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