# Owning Your Craft: Ali Siddiq on Independent Comedy and Building an Audience

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Podcast: [Karen Hunter Is Awesome!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/karen-hunter-is-awesome-7113592)
Published: 2026-09-03T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Karen speaks with comedian Ali Siddiq about bypassing major networks, owning his content, and building a thriving independent career on his own terms.

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