Why Not Ride a Unicorn to the Altar? Our Self Expression is Our Choice

In to this episode of Movement: The Science of the Self, guest Jessica Delfino shares her experience starting out in the world of comedy, the power of self expression, and the magical feats we are all capable of.

“I definitely think that you can make really cool things happen if you're willing to take the chance,” says Jessica Delfino, “Momedian,” singer, and songwriter on The Mom Report. As the person who quite literally rode a unicorn to the altar on her wedding day, Jessica believes in the importance and the power of self expression. 

A true child of the ‘70s and ‘80s, Jessica had a fascination with magic and superhuman abilities from a young age. Growing up and seeing characters like She-Ra and He-Man perform impossible feats on television provided Jessica a foundational belief in magic that she has held onto through adulthood. 

But upon entering into young adulthood, Jessica found she was painfully shy. Unable to find her voice, and having witnessed the magic of comedy on TV, she chose to start performing on stage and through that, discovered her identity. 

When she first started to get into the world of comedy, Jessica noticed that comedians were quite like magicians in the way that they pulled magic words from their minds. As a shy, awkward person, Jessica may not have been seen as the most likely candidate to become a comedian, but her belief in being able to take small steps and make a plan propelled her forward.

Jessica chose to learn how to express herself on stage and conquer her fears because she knew that if she wanted it badly enough, she could make it happen.