# Shazia Mirza: I led a secret double life as a comedian

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Podcast: [Second Act with Ateh Jewel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/second-act-with-ateh-jewel-7364966)
Published: 2026-06-01T01:33:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week, brilliant comedian and presenter Shazia Mirza joins Ateh on the podcast. From her early days navigating a strict upbringing in Birmingham to her secret double life as a science teacher by day and an aspiring stand-up comic by night, Shazia opens up about the sheer tenacity it took to break free. Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background. Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life. If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at ⁠secondactpod@hellomagazine.com⁠ and make sure to tune in to hear the answer. From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Chelsey Ranore Executive producer: Danielle Lawler Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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