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By Nikki Overfelt Chifalu | August 5, 2026
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Work is a Joke
Toss the business cards and grab a mic; new comedy show says your job ain’t that serious
Comedy can be a more powerful connection tool than networking, said Jessie Jacob, emphasizing the contrast between a well-placed joke when meeting another professional and a standard question like “So what do you do?”
By Nikki Overfelt Chifalu | August 5, 2026
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