Short Bio

Delanie Fischer is a podcaster, author, comedy writer, and creative activist (most importantly, pun fiend) best known for hosting the top-rated Self-Helpless Podcast and co-authoring MockTales: 50+ Literary Mocktails Inspired by Classic Works, Banned Books, and More, the first alcohol-free, plant-based mocktail book in its category—available online at major retailers and in select stores. With roots in stand-up, script writing, and production, Delanie uses humor to ignite social change—whether it's her podcast for everyday activists, a book that normalizes conscious consumption, or star-studded multimedia projects that make a difference for people, animals, and the environment. Her work has been featured across NBC, FOX, Lifetime, Netflix, Hulu, Fuse, Vh1, Entrepreneur, PopSugar, HuffPost, Podcast Magazine, theSkimm, and Bustle.

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Podcast

Self-Helpless has garnered millions of downloads, features on Conan and The Tonight Show, frequents the top Apple and Spotify charts, and the conversations span a variety of changemakers including specialists, public figures, and subscribers. With pasts guests like Tan France, Nikki Glaser, Michael Bublé, Babette Davis, Dr. Ramani, Ed Winters, Freddie Prinze Jr., Preacher Lawson, Jessamyn Stanley, and more—fans describe it as light chats about heavy sh*t. 

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Writing 

Delanie's lifelong fling with writing began in 4th grade when her poem about globes won a school contest, landing her in the LA Times. Since then, she's penned everything from stand-up, an award-winning web series, and viral online bits, to scripts for TV, celebrity advocacy campaigns, slogans and brand messaging—even several roast-style wedding ceremonies (you're welcome, Uncle Rick).

 

Comedy & Production

As a working comedian, writer, producer, and UCB & Second City alum, Delanie performed for several years at clubs, colleges, theatres, and festivals. She's been featured on ​NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly, Fuse's Stand Up And Deliver, FOX's Laughs and Punchline, Vh1's Walk of Shame Shuttle, Lifetime's Prank My Mom, and co-wrote and acted in the Lifetime movie Bad Tutor. She also co-produced the hit indie, BYOB stand-up show, The Nine Drink Minimum, which showcased comedy's biggest names in cozy, alternative venues—like watching Tiffany Haddish perform in Delanie's family living room. As a farewell to stand-up, she wrote, co-produced, and starred in the docu-comedy special, Love at First Cousin—though her one-liner in the cult classic Mega Shark vs. Mecha Shark remains the highlight of her career.

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Entrepreneurship (Actually, Entrepeeneurship)

Burnt out from the entertainment industry hustle—and realizing she was a homebody stuck in a cycle of endless shows and travel—Delanie cracked the code on stay-at-home comedianhood. Naturally, she launched and scaled Dicks by Delanie (later Dicks by Design), a philanthropic penis caricature business—pretty nuts, pun intended. Customers were "dickified" by Delanie and her team of cartoonists, and they had the honor of dickifying several celebs including Conan, whose piece was of course dubbed, "Conads O'Brien." Eventually helping others build and grow brands, Delanie's take on unconventional entrepreneurship has been featured in Renewed Awareness Magazine, the book Perf, and she's been a panelist at UCSB's Media Conference, Cathy Heller's Dreamtopia, and The All Things Comedy Festival. ​

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Activism

As an activist enjoying a minimalist, vegan, alcohol-free, and DINK lifestyle, Delanie's recognized for her  "funny, approachable, and non-judgmental" spin on eco-conscious living. She debunks stereotypes and myths around these topics, and champions imperfect, fun, and doable action (though she does dream of an off-grid life with epic avocado trees and chipmunk friends). Delanie recently joined forces with one of the world's largest non-profits to produce celebrity-driven print  video content that supports animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and human health. 

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Media

​Despite "influencer" status, Delanie deleted her social media years ago to declutter her life (remember the whole minimalist thing?), and instead connects via Self-Helpless and her email list—sharing podcast episodes about mindful living and work, media and gig opportunities, and other resources for everyday activists making the world less gross. 

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Personal 

Delanie's an avid Tenacious D fan who spends most of her life in a hot bath, eats many a burrito, creates upcycled art, and loves thrifted sundresses and a rock solid cup of tea. She lives in California with her husband, Cam, and their rescued dogs, Maverick and Goose. ​​​