Denise Winkelman’s “Bougie on a Budget”: A Comedic Journey

Gather ’round, folks! Denise Winkelman is dropping her first stand-up comedy special, “Bougie on a Budget,” set to premiere on August 19. You’ll be able to catch her antics on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, and the rest of the digital buffet. Yes, it’s ‘content overload’ season again—stock up on your popcorn!

In this special, produced by Comedy Dynamics—because, apparently, merely emitting giggles from our couches wasn’t enough—Winkelman shares tales from her former life in a small conservative town in Minnesota. That’s right, folks. Picture “hicks” with homespun wisdom still clinging to their flannels, versus the glittery façade of Los Angeles. It’s a cultural clash that would make even your most pretentious hipster squirm.

Winkelman’s odyssey doesn’t stop at geographical transitions. She’s also embracing her identity as a transgender woman. Imagine the shock at family holidays when she shows up in five-inch heels instead of sensible shoes! Her balance between identity exploration and making sense of her upbringing offers a hilarious buffet of observations. Who knew transgenerational dialogue could lead to punchlines?

And then, as if growing up in a “hick” town and navigating gender identity wasn’t enough, Denise adds an extra sprinkle of chaos: tips on living luxuriously while financially strapped. Because who among us hasn’t experienced the irony of wanting to sip champagne while only having enough change for a sad bottle of grocery store pinot? It’s like being a Kardashian in a thrift store. Let’s all raise a glass (of something cheap) to that!

“Blending sharp observational humor with unflinching honesty,” reads the logline. Which sounds like a fancy way to say she’ll poke fun at herself and others—and honestly, I’m here for it! It takes a certain level of self-awareness to transform personal struggles into “comedic gold.” The trick is making its worth more than the coupon clipper in aisle three at your local Kroger.

Winkelman’s comedic prowess lies in her ability to find laughter in life’s absurdities. Whether it’s her upbringing, her journey, or the cost of avocado toast, she’s ready to tackle it all with a smirk and a punchline. If laughter is indeed the best medicine, consider Winkelman your new favorite pharmacist dispensing hilarity instead of pills.

So mark your calendars for August 19—and prepare to binge-watch those savings tips! Because let’s face it: the only thing worse than being broke is being broke while watching someone else flaunt their riches. Denise Winkelman’s “Bougie on a Budget” promises not only laughs but also a survival guide for the financially inclined dreamer in all of us!