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United States Stefanie Wilder-Taylor is an author, comedian, and television personality known for her relatable humor on parenting and her candid discussions on sobriety. She transitioned from stand-up comedy and game show writing into a successful career as a best-selling author, podcaster, and TV host.
Author and comedian Stefanie Wilder-Taylor opens up to Elizabeth Vargas about her struggle with alcohol, which intensified after becoming a parent.
Interview detailing her career trajectory from stand-up comedian at 22 to writer and performer.
Official social media presence where she promotes her podcasts "Drunk-ish," "For Crying Out Loud," and "Rose Pricks," and her books.
Co-created and hosted the late-night comedy parenting show “Parental Discretion with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor”.
Publisher of her books and an official author page, where it states she co-created and hosted “Parental Discretion with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor” for NickMom.
Discussion about her book “DRUNK-ISH: A Memoir of Loving and Leaving Alcohol” with Zibby.
Author at Simon & Schuster, stating she has written three parenting books and two books of comedic essays, and appeared on her own television show.
Interview about her book “Drunk-ish,” discussing being a 'drunk mom' and rock bottom.
Featured as a New York Times best-selling author, chart-topping podcaster, and television host.
As an author on Workit Health's blog, she contributes articles on sobriety and addiction recovery, including topics like 'Why You Don’t Need to Hit Rock Bottom to Start Getting Better' and 'Real Signs I Had a Drinking Problem'.
Stefanie Wilder-Taylor was born in Queens, New York City, the daughter of stand-up comedian Stanley Myron Handelman. She began her career in stand-up comedy at the age of 22. This early experience led her to writing roles in television, including working as a writer and producer for game shows such as ‘Love Lounge’ (2005), ‘The Dating Game’ (1997), and ‘Blind Date’ (1999). Her background in comedy and writing laid the foundation for her later work in humorist literature and media.
Wilder-Taylor gained prominence through her writing, known for addressing parenting topics with honest and humorous insights. She authored several books, including the best-seller ‘Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay’ (2006) and ‘Naptime Is the New Happy Hour’ (2008). Her work has been recognized for championing a “cocktail play-date attitude” and addressing the realities of motherhood, distinguishing her in the “antiperfection mom-lit world,” as noted by Jan Hoffman in The New York Times. Her published works also include ‘It’s Not Me, It’s You’ (2010), ‘I’m Kind of a Big Deal’ (2011), and ‘Gummi Bears Should Not Be Organic’ (2015).
In addition to her writing, Stefanie Wilder-Taylor expanded her media presence. She co-created and hosted the late-night comedy parenting show ‘Parental Discretion with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor’ for NickMom on Nickelodeon. She is also the co-host of several podcasts, including ‘For Crying Out Loud,’ ‘Rose Pricks,’ and ‘Drunk-ish.’ Her recent book, ‘Drunk-ish: A Memoir of Loving and Leaving Alcohol’ (2024), explores her personal struggles with alcohol, a topic she has discussed on various platforms including Oprah, GMA, 20/20, Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil, and CNN. She resides in Encino, California, with her husband, television producer Jon Taylor, and their three children.
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