Firecracker Dept LIVE with Julie Nolke!

The Firecracker Department

We hit the stage at Toronto Sketchfest with the one and only Julie Nolke, and the energy was off the charts! In front of a packed crowd of Nolke-fans, we dived deep into building your own career and the incredible power that comes with owning your path in comedy and content creation. We also explored the fast pace of maintaining an online presence and—step by step—how to start and grow a successful YouTube channel.

Julie, known for her viral hit "Explaining the Pandemic to My Past Self", shared her insights on navigating the world of digital content and how she turned her YouTube fame into an acting career. From her YouTube roots to starring in Run the Burbs (CBC), What We Do in the Shadows (FX), and Workin’ Moms (Netflix/CBC), Julie has truly proven how to build a career from the ground up.

This conversation is packed with inspiration, humor, and actionable advice for anyone looking to make it in the digital age.