Becoming: Comedy, Immigration, And Queer Black Young Adulthood

14 & 20

At just 14, today’s guest made the life-altering decision to move out on her own—navigating survival, independence, and emotional isolation far earlier than most. Six years later, another pivotal moment arrived: an autism diagnosis at age 20 that reframed everything she thought they knew about themselves. In this episode, we explore what it means to grow up too fast, to live misunderstood, and to finally find the words to explain your experience. Through raw honesty and reflection, this conversation uncovers the deep connection between early independence, late diagnosis, and the ongoing journey of healing and identity. **DISCLAIMER: Mentions of suicide and self-harm**

Becoming: Comedy, Immigration, And Queer Black Young Adulthood

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Clif Knight, a queer Black comedian who immigrated to Canada as a young adult. We talk about what it means to find your voice after leaving everything familiar behind, growing up in-between cultures and expectations, and turning pain into punchlines. From awkward years to spotlight moments on stage, this is a story of resilience, laughter, and becoming unapologetically yourself. If you’d like to check out what Clif Knight has got going on and also get hilarious content, follow him on Instagram and TikTok @cliffy_so_funny. You can also see him at the Comedy Lab in the annex. If you’re from Toronto, then you know where that is. If you’re not, then it’s worth the trip! And while you’re at it, go ahead and follow my page @the_wallofjericho and let’s continue the conversation of becoming the person we’re meant to become. *Disclaimer: I had some tech issues and I tried my best to recover so please give me grace as this is my first episode but I promise they will only get better! It's all a journey after all 🌻💛

Welcome to Life After.... with Jericho Allick

Life is a series of endings and beginnings—moments where we think the story is over, only to realize it’s still unfolding in ways we never expected. Here, we embrace the beauty of what comes next.