Annie Korzen, the unstoppable 86-year-old TikTok star, shares her inspiring journey from small TV roles to viral fame. With humor and candor, she reflects on her acting career, her viral “Krispy Kreme Lady” moment, and the empowering mantra that has guided her late-life reinvention.

Episode Highlights:

• Annie Korzen’s rise to TikTok stardom as the “Krispy Kreme Lady,” garnering over half a million followers and 14 million likes.
• Reflections on her acting career, including roles on Seinfeld, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Pen15, and The Shrink Next Door.
• Insights from Annie’s book, The Book of Annie: Humor, Heart, and Chutzpah from an Accidental Influencer.
• Tackling Hollywood stereotypes and embracing her unique voice and look as an older Jewish woman.
• Life lessons on perseverance, reinvention, and finding success later in life.

Takeaways:

• Reinvention is possible at any age—seize new opportunities and adapt to modern platforms.
• Embrace your uniqueness and never let stereotypes define your potential.
• Perseverance and consistency can lead to breakthroughs, even when success seems unlikely.

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Jeff Dwoskin Podcast Host

I'm a tech entrepreneur, podcaster, and professional stand-up comedian. I started my journey in the tech industry back in 1997 when I founded my own website development company, which was one of the pioneering companies in the country at the time. While working in technology, my comedic talents couldn't be contained, and I eventually took to the stage as a stand-up comedian.

My passion for comedy led me to create Hashtag Roundup (@hashtagroundup on Twitter), a platform that has contributed to over 8000 top 10 USA trends on Twitter. With the growth of social media, particularly Instagram, I founded Stampede Social, a company aimed at helping creators drive traffic to their content without relying solely on a link in their bio.