Stand-up, legend and Luminaries royalty Sydnee Washington returns to talk about her long journey to stardom—and inner peace. David and Sydnee talk sobriety, tough family relationships, career ups and downs, and our dark years go-go dancing. Listen to The Unofficial Expert podcast (with Marie Faustin) every Friday, and watch the deranged IG Live series Syd Can Cook on Sundays. You can follow (and worship) Sydnee @justsydbw. Subscribe to the Luminaries for new interviews and reflections every Tuesday. Do a mitzvah and rate and review the podcast on Itunes, and tell everyone you know about it. You can follow David @goldberghawn or at davidgoldberg.online. The Luminaries is made with love in New York City, distributed by Authentic Media. Consulting producer is Carly Hoogendyk; music by Henry Koperski; and creative direction by Greg Kozatek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices