sexual discrimination Archives

An Unanswerable Question: How to Disclose Disability in the Workplace?

17 Oct

When I speak to corporate audiences, I often get questions about how and when someone should disclose a disability in the workplace. I don’t have a firm answer for that. For one, I do not have a human resources background...
Read more »

Yes, You are Disabled Enough, and Why You Should Say So

3 Jul

I recently talked to someone who questioned whether she was “disabled enough” to identify as disabled. She said she had a “mild” version of her condition and hesitated to even talk about it. I really related to this, because sometimes...
Read more »

No, Looking Young Is Not a “Good Thing” (And Why You Shouldn’t Say It Is)

13 Aug

I’m 40 years old, and I look like I’m in my mid-20s. I’m not trying to brag, because I don’t believe this is anything to brag about. It’s more frustrating than anything. It’s been a thing probably my whole life....
Read more »

a chapter from the book I’m working on

30 Aug

I can attribute a single action by my friend Phil for the end of my comedy career, my teaching career, and a marriage. It became so that when he greeted me, he’d never say “Hi”; he always just said, “I’m...
Read more »

Talk Show Appearance in Harrisburg, PA

7 Mar

Christina Irene on set in ABC27 Harrisburg

A fabulous daytime talk show in my home city, Harrisburg, PA, recently invited me to appear. The show is Good Day PA!, hosted by Amy Kehm. Here is the segment in full: Behind the Scenes This was actually my second...
Read more »

Can We Stop Being Horrible, Please? (A Challenge to Women)

29 Aug

Just imagine riveting tales of condescending club owners, disinterested audiences, scrutiny, fondling, and boobs made out of jello. Women in stand-up comedy have a strange and unique road. And yep, even though people don’t like to talk about it, and...
Read more »