Society doesn't always speak kindly about people’s weight and appearance, and Cheyenne is doing something about it.In this episode were talking about “Fat Joke”, not only the play but the movement around getting society to change how they're thinking, viewing, and treating people of different body sizes. Listen as our host, Diane Rolston, sits down with Cheyenne Rouleau, creator and solo performer of Fat Joke. She interviews this talented artist, director, comedian, and producer about her powerful one-woman show that's provoking audiences and creating real change.Listen to learn these key takeaways:How Fat Joke came about: from experiencing fat-phobic comments at work to a 10-minute TED talk to a touring show (and why speaking up was the catalyst)The moment that changed everything: when a director called and said, "I think there's a show here" after seeing a dry PowerPoint presentationWhy the title changed from "Big Boned" to "Fat Joke" and how balancing heavy facts with comedy helps people's guards come downWhat body neutrality means and why it's different from body positivityThe powerful poster story: holding space between sexy and powerful without being hyper-sexualizedThe surprising audience response: from expecting hate mail to offering talk-backs How being 36 and having processed trauma allows Cheyenne to hold space for others who haven't - and why she couldn't have done this in her 20sWhat's next: international tour opportunities, adapting for high schools, and going back to school to become a high school teacherCheyenne's final message about what's important in a world that feels scary and heavy right nowFor touring dates and to get tickets go to: https://neworldtheatre.com/projects/fat-joke/Cheyenne’s Social Media links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chey.nan.igans/Cheyenne’s Bio: Cheyenne Rouleau (she/they) is a multi-award-winning writer, performer, and director from Vancouver BC. Their solo show, Fat Joke (Neworld Theatre), has played across Canada and is set for more tour dates spanning 2026 & 2027. A published playwright, their writing credits include The After Party (2014), The After After Party (2016), Sunrise Betties (2024) and LXDY PARTS: Babes (2025). Recent film credits include Resident Alien (SyFy), Invasion (Apple TV), Sight Unseen (Bell) and School Spirits (Netflix). Cheyenne's favourite role to date is that of Mum to her 2 year old daughter, Frances.___________________________________________________________This show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to unlock the greatness in others. Diane works with professionals all over the world to provide clarity, confidence, and action. Visit my website and Sign Up for my WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a dynamic life:www.dianerolston.comThe Dynamic Women® Podcast is an Award-Winning action-focused lifestyle and leadership podcast full of stories and strategies to help women design their success and unleas