Today we’d like to introduce you to Christian McIntosh.
Hi Christian, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
The internet has decided that I am an “entitled influencer” but I hardly consider myself an influencer. My journey starts in 2019. In an attempt to combat PPD, I started a YouTube channel with the hopes of starting my own little show and just having a creative outlet. I found talking to myself on camera to be a little cringe and thought I may feel more comfortable actually connecting with people. That’s when I heard my uncles voice, who always told me that I’d be a good stand-up comedian. I went to the Comedy Club of Kansas City. After my set, the manager of the club pulled me aside and told me to keep going.
As a new stand-up comedian, I received a great deal of support from my community. I was met with many wonderful opportunities, like co-hosting a local podcast named “Heart of the Dotte” where we shed light on the many businesses and creatives based in Wyandotte County of Kansas City, KS. We held community pop-up shops; ice-cream give aways at the former “Kaleidoscoops KC” ice cream shop, even championed a school supply give-away.
During my stand-up journey, I released a parody hip-hop EP on all streaming platforms named “Uncomfortable” in 2021. This idea came from a Facebook live that I hosted where I was flat ironing my hair and free-styling to random words and topics the chat was throwing out. I was then asked to do a project by a local music producing ground name “Tha Goonez” which has people still asking, “when are we getting more music.” So you see, I just like to express myself through creativity. It was never about the influence.
In 2022 I was nominated for a Kansas City People’s choice award. Because of all of the bookings and demand that started to build up for me, I had to decide what this would look like for my son, as I am a single mom. After a close call where I almost went on a college tour, I decided in 2024 that I would be done with stand-up and just focus on motherhood. This left so many people confused because to them I was on fire, but to me, I just saw more opportunity as less time for my child, and I didn’t want that at all. I also have a fear of being famous. I often find myself empathizing with many celebrities because they’re under a microscope at all times. They don’t get to make human mistakes like the rest of us and seem to be stuck in a perpetual state of entertaining. I like my privacy, and the freedom to just be.
I started my tiktok account in 2020 during the covid shutdown. Although I was not out of work, I found the viral videos pretty hilarious and thought it was so cool that you could see content from everyone all across the board, and over-all just a fun place to make videos. I started making video’s and had my first viral video to the viral sound “In-to the thick of it.” Over the last 6 years, my page has been pretty low-key. A few viral videos here and there, but nothing crazy until 2025. I made a video to the viral “Nasty Dancer” song where I danced in chairs while high-lighting details of the Big Beautiful Bill prior to its passing. This led my account to grow from just 5k followers to over 20K followers. Even though I have follower, I still don’t see myself as an influencer. Mostly because I have a career that I love dearly and find very fulfilling.
However, after a viral video, one side of the internet has deemed me an “entitled influencer,” But I am not. In fact, I consider myself a trail blazer. I speak up for the people who either doesn’t or can’t speak up for themselves, and I’d do it any place, any anytime, for anyone. Injustice doesn’t just hurt the person that’s offended. It sets the precedence for compliance and acceptance that creates a pattern, which then becomes a system. I believe in dismantling unjust systems before they are established. Me doubling down on my actions, doesn’t help defend myself against that accusation, and actually it’s caused more hate in my comments than love. As the “funny friend” this has actually been very liberating, because I often complain about being seen in one light. This has allowed to me show the autonomy of my personality. I’m okay with being the villain sometimes, especially when the cause is for the greater good.
It is important to speak your truth even when it’s uncomfortable doing so. That is why I named my Hip-Hop parody EP “Uncomfortable” because I’ve always been okay with not being perfect and not fitting into every room. I’ve always known that everything isn’t for me, and I’m okay with accepting what isn’t. I try to teach my son the same things. He will one day be a grown black man in a world where is the least favorite. It is important to accept early on that you are not the idea, but that does not mean that you aren’t the chosen one. Theres great responsibility that comes with standing on your own, and you should only make decisions that you can stand on and in, at the time of praise and consequence.
These days I’ve taken on a new a new role in motherhood as the “momager” role to my 8-year-old son Tru, who is now making his way in boxing. He’s so exciting to watch and seeing him develope as an athlete and tiny human is something I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of. I still take on hosting gigs from time to time, but ultimately, I’ve stepped back from the comedy scene.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Some of the struggles Ive faced over the past few years is fighting to be taken more seriously. As comedian, people expect me to be light-hearted and to find the joke in every situation. I’ve found myself met with “you’re supposed to be a comedian” as if that shields you from feeling things like disappointment, or disdain in certain instances.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
What people don’t know is that I’m a 5-year licensed insurance agent. I specialize in Property and Casualty and here recently, Life insurance.
In my workspace I am a valued team member. I’ve received many accolades, and in May, I was named as one of the top 12 Producers in my district.
I take customer service seriously, as I believe the best thing you can do in any professional position is the educate and inform. I believe that thing that sets me apart is my impact to a team… I’m a social butterfly, and I love bringing people together, but I also love coming back to the drawing board. I take feedback very seriously, so that I can make sure I’m operating at my best. I’m willing to get my hands dirty when everyone else is looking for a reason to stay away from the mud. I’m basically the personality hire that produces real results.
Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
At 20 years oldy Uncle Gil told me at 20 years old that I should be a stand-up comedian. I brushed it off then, but it never left my mind. I grew up watching Comic View and In Living Color, and would daydream about being on one of those shows. I was nervous when I stepped into the comedy realm because I wasn’t sure if I’d even be good. Or if people would be receptive to my humor. However, God has sent people to me to guide me through.
Comedian m/host Jeron Reese was the first person to take a chance on me. We’ve done over 20 shows together, which allowed me to grow a fan base that is still waiting for my return to the comedy world. My very 2nd show was put on by Churchify comedy, led by none other than the very special Big Cam I Am. Cam has always spoke my name in rooms where I had no idea there was even a meeting going on. Watching him grow and succeed has been such an honor. Although right now I sat down the mic. He taught me to put a real price on my tie, and that what I had to offer was more than valuable.
I would gladly pick it up for them if they called me.
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