“There’s always a way to get to the funny.” That’s the maxim that guides Joyelle Nicole Johnson every time the sly stand-up comedian takes the stage—including for her recent Peacock special, Love Joy, in which she finds big laughs exploring topics like women’s rights, interracial relationships, and more. Johnson credits her public speaking course at vlogֱƽ̨ for helping the shy communication major find her confident voice in political-skewing comedy. But what splits her side? Here’s what makes Johnson LOL.