Jamie French

Comedy

BIO

Jaime French, a true original has forged her own road. For the past decade, the dynamic comedian/YouTuber has left an indelible mark on the digital landscape with her unique blend of humor, wit, intellect and creativity and now she’s set to conquer another horizon with the release of her debut EP, The Ripple Effect (March 24), with its palpitating lead single, “The Hunter” entering the digital world.

Born in St. Louis, French’s passion for creation ignited at a young age when she received a video camera for her 12th birthday. From that moment, she embarked on a journey of storytelling and self-expression through a lens.

Initially focusing on makeup and beauty tutorials, she soon discovered her comedic talents and transitioned to creating content that showcased her irreverent humor, searing commentary and fresh inventive editing, a purely modern way of storytelling.

With an army of 5 million faithful across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, where she boasts a million subscribers, French catapulted to fame with her renowned series, ‘If Beauty Gurus Existed in…,’ offering hilarious parodies of modern influencers throughout history, from the 1700s to 1999, before becoming a celebrated podcaster/pop culture analyst with her no-holds-barred movie reviews, green-screen sketches, parody songs (Ariana Grande’s “breathin” from her Sweetener album, roaringly became “Cleanin”) and clever comedic interludes. At the core of every endeavor is her innate ability to elevate her content while maintaining a relatable and authentic presence.

Her journey from tutorials to comedic sketches to live shows and now making music reflects her determination to pursue her passions and connect with audiences. It started in 4th grade as a standout singer selected to be in her school’s esteemed Starburst choir. From there, she starred in every production she could while also soaking up the sounds of her youth, in the songs and anthems of Heart, Celine Dion, Toni Braxton, Jewel, Alanis Morissette, and later Evanescence, and Tori Kelly, as a way to see a path forward with music as a source.

In making this a reality, French felt it would be vital for a new setting with a scene more connected to the industry so she moved from Missouri to Nashville last summer to begin anew while working on the material for her debut.

Co-produced by 4-time Academy of Country Music “Guitar Player of the Year” Tom Bukovac (Ann Wilson, Gwen Stefani, Faith Hill, Vince Gill) at The Smoakstack, the songs are extremely personal but presented in a way that anyone can relate to. In her words, the EP is: very dark, very raw, very real, but I hope it speaks to everyone.”

As experience on the swirling, emphatic title track, Jaime’s ripping out the stitches, peeling away the layers, removing the bandages, truly diving into the nitty gritty, telling her story for the first time, sharing the ways in which her family and loved ones affected her, positively, and negatively, as much of life’s experiences and consequences are ripple effects of someone else’s choices, sometimes from generations ago, perpetually handed down with DNA as the family sentence.

As she sings, “A choice like a stone cast in a stream, ripples spread the distances unseen. Standing the wake of a single mistake and I feel it,” French bears the karmic weight of lifetimes, multiplied, but is giving herself and her listeners a lifeline as each person can exercise freedom of speech, of expression, of regeneration, extinguishing patterns and moving on.

Ripe to be a rhythmic crossover hit that will appeal to fans of Adele, Florence Welch and Kelly Clarkson is lead single, “The Hunter,” an urgent modern pop song that explores the depths of chronic insomnia. As she learned from therapy, very often, sleeplessness can be traced back to childhood trauma, even if it’s not in the conscious mind, your nervous system can remember. A self-perpetuating loop, one’s anxiety creates the inquisition, “Why is my own mind against me, why is it hunting me?”

Knowing this feeling all too well, French decided to flip the script on “The Hunter.” For the official video, she collaborated with Avenir Media and director Tito Guzman (Hillsong Young & Free, Alexander Pappas) to bring to life the fleeting/fleecing elements of the mind. In the exquisitely sculpted action, French does double duty, portraying the heroine and the villain, as she embodies an omnipresent dark-hooded figure chasing her authentic ethereal self with the figures multiplying throughout representing every bad thought, a ripple effect of the cycle of the mind, of generational trauma. In the end, she not only survives, she thrives.

The sweeping/soaring “Ties of Blood” takes it one step further, that of cutting ties with a toxic family member. Partially inspired by the Journey song, “Mother Father,” and its “ties of blood” lyric, the slow-burning ballad reflects on the idea of being tied to someone by blood but choosing to break free from the poisonous limbs of a family tree. Deeply seeded, it’s never easy.

The Ripple Effect‘s redemptive arc shines through on “Carry Me,” a song about finding support and strength in learning to heal as everyone, from time to time, needs to be carried, if only until they can get back on their own feet. The song is inspired by the love and support of her husband Nick over the last 15 years. Carry Me echoes the poem, “Footprints,” which, in essence, is about someone getting to heaven and asking God, “Why was there only one set of footprints, where were you when I needed you most?” “I was with you all along, because I was carrying you,” is the spiritual lesson learned, one that speaks to love, be it from religion, spiritual affirmations, faith or human connection.

With that ethos, French wants to cast a ripple effect of footprints to encourage and inspire those that need it most, to build a global community, virtually, but also in person. To this path, she’s on the road this year to continue her successful run of sold out shows, bringing comedy, music, levity and a sense of serenity from consumption as a commodity.

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Eddie B

Comedy

BIO

Eddie B has become a powerful voice for educators around the world — using comedy, community, and real-life experiences to shine a light on the challenges teachers face every day. Through the Eddie B Teacher’s Foundation, we are creating meaningful support systems that empower teachers both inside and outside the classroom.

Eddie B’s journey started with a simple mission — to bring humor to the everyday realities teachers face inside and outside the classroom. By speaking openly about the frustrations, sacrifices, and unforgettable moments educators experience daily, he created content that instantly resonated with teachers from all walks of life.

What made Eddie B different was his authenticity. As a real educator himself, his comedy wasn’t just entertainment — it was relatable, honest, and deeply connected to the teaching profession. Teachers everywhere finally had someone who could express the things they had always felt but rarely said out loud.

As his audience rapidly grew, Eddie B transformed his online success into live experiences, launching national comedy tours that sold out comedy clubs, theaters, and arenas across the country. His performances became more than shows — they became gatherings where educators could laugh, connect, and feel appreciated.

Eddie B. soared to new heights by creating his own opportunity starting with his series of comical videos titled “What Teachers Really Want to Say”. In a matter of hours, those videos sparked the attention of educators all over the country when they realized that they were not alone and finally had someone to joke about the things they were reluctant to say out loud.

Shortly after, Eddie decided to take his videos to the stage selling out comedy clubs, theaters, and arenas with his “Teachers Only Comedy Tour” in 2017-2018 and the “I’m Already Professionally Developed Tour” in 2019- 2020. When the worldwide pandemic made it impossible for Eddie to see his fans in person he began performing his “Teachers Only” comedy virtually! Now that things are getting back to normal Eddie B is ready to give educators more of his unfiltered comedy beginning with his ” Teachers Only Summer Break Tour” in 2021!

Eddie B has established himself as the official voice of teachers across the globe. Educators from America to Africa, Dallas to Dubai, New York to New Delhi (and beyond) are getting a lesson in the funniest ways to express their worst frustrations and they are loving every second of Eddie B’s uncensored, raw, and hysterically realistic portrayal of a teacher’s hectic life, from the point of view of an actual teacher!

The Eddie B Teacher’s Foundation is committed to creating lasting impact through programs designed to directly support educators in meaningful and practical ways. From emergency financial relief and classroom supply funding to scholarships and wellness initiatives, every program is built around the real needs teachers face every day.

Our initiatives include support for first-year teachers, single-parent educator scholarships, childcare and family assistance, certification sponsorships, conference funding, teacher wellness support groups, appreciation experiences, and school adoption programs that help strengthen entire educational communities.

By investing directly in educators, we are helping teachers feel supported, valued, and empowered to continue making a difference in the lives of students everywhere.

Eddie B is a comedian, educator, and global voice for teachers, using humor, storytelling, and community impact to inspire and support educators around the world. Through comedy, live tours, and the Eddie B Teacher’s Foundation, he continues to celebrate the people shaping the future every day.