
Michelle De Swarte from Modelling to Comedy and Everything In Between
Mo Gilligan: Beginning, Middle & EndShow Notes
From Brixton estates to New York runways, and finally to the raw, unpredictable world of stand-up comedy — Michelle doesn’t do ordinary career paths. In this episode, she joins the podcast to unpack the wild pivot from modeling to comedy, the reality of chasing success across continents, and why reinvention is sometimes the bravest move you can make. Michelle’s journey is unpredictable, fearless, and seriously funny — and this conversation is no different. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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