How to launch a second act in life, with comedian Zarna Garg

如何开启人生第二幕,喜剧演员Zarna Garg分享心得

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2025-11-30

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From starting a tomato sauce company to launching matchmaking services, Zarna Garg’s entrepreneurial spirit has always been on display. But when daughter Zoya Garg dragged her to an open-mic event and introduced her mother to the world of stand-up comedy, the older Garg seemed skeptical. Fast-forward six years later. Now, Zarna Garg has streaming comedy specials, a best-selling book and millions of followers on social media.  Host Elahe Izadi spoke with Zarna and Zoya at The Washington Post’s Global Women’s Summit. Before a live audience, the three explore Zarna’s journey to finding comedy, the changing face of the industry on social media, and how it’s never too late to launch a second act in life.  Subscribe to The Washington Post here.
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  • Hi there, it's Ella Hay.

  • Today I wanted to bring you something a little different for our weekend episode.

  • Last week I interviewed a comedian you've probably heard a lot about lately, Zarna Garg.

  • She's got streaming specials, a best-selling book, and millions of followers on social media.

  • And she only started doing this six years ago.

  • I sat down with Zarna and her daughter turned business partner,

  • Zoya Garg, at the Washington Post Global Women's Summit.

  • We spoke before a live audience.

  • It was a really funny conversation, but we also hit some serious notes.

  • We talked about how they built her business,

  • Zarna's decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival and the controversy around it,

  • And also, I get Zarna's advice for anyone who wants to begin a second act in life.

  • Okay, I hope you enjoy the show.

  • I'm thrilled today to be joined by Zarna Garg and Zoya Garg.

  • Zoya, thank you so much for being here today.

  • Thank you.

  • Thank you so much for having us.

  • Namaste, Washington Post!

  • Namaste!

  • Thank you so much for having us.