By 2019, #LeanneMorgan was ready to hang it up. Before she did, however, she shelled out a few thousand dollars for a pair of social media experts to reformat her material for the digital era. It was a last-ditch effort, and it worked. ⁠ ⁠ Overnight, her comedy went viral. Suddenly Morgan, in her early 50s, was the draw she always imagined she’d be. A sold-out arena tour, a hit Netflix special, a best-selling book and as of July 31, an eponymous #ChuckLorre sitcom for Netflix followed. ⁠ ⁠ Hit the link in bio now for the full Q&A with the self-described “Grandmama from Tennessee.” ⁠ ⁠ Photographer: Kara Hudgens karahudgens ⁠ Writer: Lacey Rose laceyvrose⁠ Visual Media Director: Ash Barhamand ash_mack ⁠ Associate Photo Editor: Naomy Pedroza naomypedroza