Former scientist finds laughter after loss in career as a comedian

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Former NASA scientist Shayla Rivera shares her journey to becoming a comedian. She talks about her entry into comedy at 33 years old, overcoming the death of her son, and filming her HBO special, “It’s Not Rocket Science.”

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