Mom Said Duck is where exhausted moms become energized audiences, laughing at the chaos of motherhood through stand-up comedy, poetry, and brutally honest storytelling.
Hey, I’m Jill! I didn’t set out to become a comedian—I was pushed into it by a corporate layoff and the discovery of a rhyming book I wrote as a kid. What started as a creative outlet during one of the hardest seasons of my life became something I never expected: a voice for moms who are tired of being the entertainment and are ready to be entertained. My first poem, Ten Little Fingers, Ten Little Toes, opened the floodgates, and I haven’t stopped writing, performing, or making moms laugh since.
Today, Mom Said Duck is more than a brand—it’s a tribe. I’m proud to say I’ve sold out every live show I’ve performed, combining stand-up comedy, spoken-word poetry, and the kind of raw, relatable humour that makes moms feel seen, heard, and a little less alone in the chaos of motherhood. My mission is simple: give moms a night to laugh until they pee a little and connect over shared truths. It’s my hope that Mom Said Duck brings moms (and dads) together through the humility of laughter, reminding us that this wild thing called parenting can be as funny as it is trying. The Mom Said Duck journey is proof that sometimes the worst moments lead to the best punchlines.
Parenting. Marriage. Trying to keep it all together with one hand while holding a cold cup of coffee in the other. Join Jill—the unapologetically honest mom behind Mom Said Duck—for […]
I love this one so much!
Haha omg. This is great! 💕 😂
You did an amazing job!! So proud of you ! 👏
Always so well said Jill!! Wish I was in town for your show, for sure the next one!! 🤞🏼
Your poems reassure me I’m not alone.
I get excited when I see a poem slide in my email on Friday mornings!
I can relate to EVERY SINGLE POEM!
Laugh out loud funny!
Your poems bring me right back!
Your poems reassure me that I’m not alone!
I get excited when I see a poem slide in my email on Friday mornings!
I can relate to EVERY SINGLE POEM!
Laugh out loud funny!
Your poems bring me right back!
This show is for the moms who do it all and still feel like they’re failing. It’s for the ones who’ve mastered the art of hiding in the pantry, who know that 10pm is the new midnight, and who are desperate for a night where they’re not in charge of anyone’s snacks, meltdowns, or bedtime routine. But it’s not just for moms—dads, grandmas, and anyone who loves a mom (or has ever been raised by one) will find themselves laughing just as hard. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re the only one faking it, this show is your permission slip to let it all out and laugh until you cry.
You've been the punchline, the snack distributor, and the chaos coordinator for long enough. This is your night to be the audience while someone else brings the comedy. Expect belly laughs, relatable humor, and the kind of jokes that make you snort-laugh in the best way.
Every poem, every story, every punchline is rooted in the messy, beautiful, exhausting reality of motherhood. You'll leave knowing you're not the only one hiding in the bathroom for a second alone or treating 8pm like it's last call at the bar. This is your tribe, and they get it.
No late nights, no babysitter guilt, no scrambling to stay awake past your bedtime. Jill knows moms have early mornings, so the show wraps up in time for you to get home, unwind, and still get a full night's sleep. You'll actually enjoy your night out instead of dreading the morning after.
For once, you're not planning it, hosting it, or cleaning up after it. Grab a drink from the cash bar, sit back, and let someone else do the entertaining. This is your permission slip to relax, connect, and remember what it feels like to just be you for a couple of hours.
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Tickets to my next show are LIVE! 🎉
Mom Said Duck returns to the Capitol theatre Windsor for ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Book the babysitter and grab your tickets for an unforgettable night out, with special guest dad comedian,
Drae!
Giveaways, cash bar, and laugh until you cry with people who get it why you might have cereal in your hair!
After party at Treehouse where we’ll get down like it’s 2006!
Drae Drae Capitol Theatre Windsor
Mom Said Duck
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TICKETS ARE LIVE! 🎉
Mom Said Duck returns to the Capitol theatre Windsor for ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Book the babysitter and grab your tickets for an unforgettable night out with special guest dad comedian,
Drae.
Giveaways, cash bar, and laugh until you cry with people who understand why there might be cereal in your hair.
After party at Treehouse where we’ll get down like it’s 2006! 🥂
📸: @jennienunweilerphotography
2025 was a year of honing my craft—on the mic and on the stage—and taking my audiences along for a unique adventure.
I sold out two more live shows: one at Anchor Coffee House and another at the Capitol Theatre on their smaller stage (the Kelly Theatre).
Our family also flew to Miami, where I filmed an episode of a new TV show, Legacy Makers, now in its final stages of editing.
But no—this year wasn’t all puppy dogs and rainbows. After my second show, I hit a setback that knocked the wind out of me and forced me to dig deep to keep going. (I’ll save that story for another post.) But after I licked my wounds and cried the tears, I realized there were a million lessons packed into that setback.
Solopreneurship (yes, I made that word up) is hard. Mostly, it’s just hard. But every once in a while—like when I’m standing on stage, sharing poems and laughing with a room full of moms—it feels easy. And worth it.
Growing up, I watched my mom make people laugh everywhere she went. Oftentimes when folks were at their lowest in hospitals and nursing homes. No matter the circumstance, she could pull people out of their hardship, even briefly, with a good old fashioned chuckle. Often at her own expense. So long as she made them smile!
I’m not the Good Samaritan my mom is. I may not visit hospitals or nursing homes, but I do know a group of people who are in the trenches every single day: moms.
Entrepreneurs are constantly told that we must know our ‘why.’ And for a long time, I resisted calling “making moms (and dads) laugh” mine. But why can’t that be enough? It’s my favourite part. Creating space for silliness, rebellion, and laughter—feeling more normal, more connected to yourself, your kids, and each other through giggling about the chaos of motherhood—that is my why.
I’m heading into 2026 with less bravado than usual, but with more clarity, discipline, and hard-earned lessons.
Cheers to 2025—and bring on 2026! 🥂🎤🦆🥂
NEW TEAM MEMBER ALERT!
If you’ve been to Kordazone Theatre next door to Felix Culpa, you might recognize Jill as @momsaidduck — the funny poet and performer who keeps moms laughing on the weekends.
But Monday through Friday, you’ll now find her right here at Felix Culpa Architecture!
Jill joins us as our Office Manager, bringing over a decade of professional experience from Chrysler Canada and BASF Canada, but more importantly, thanks to her recent role as Barista with Anchor Coffee House, Jill knows how to brew a mean cuppa joe! ☕️
She’s here to keep the wheels of the office turning smoothly — and to keep the vibe way up. 🤩
Stay tuned for her first official act of business... let’s just say, employee morale is about to *flick* into high gear! ⚽️ 😉
Please note: Jill is married to Brad. This is why she and her new boss are holding hands on day one! No one needs to call HR! 😆
OMG, OMG! 😳
Who can relate?! 🤣
This one’s called Sexy Time 💋
#momcom #momcomedy #momlife #momhumour #mompreneur #yqg #yqgmom #yqgmoms
Congratulations Sherry Purdy—you won the Anchor Coffee House gift pack valued at over $100! 🤩
Thank you to everyone who shared and tagged Mom Said Duck following the show last Friday. I appreciate you!
And thank you so much to my friends at @anchorcoffeehouse for your generous donation, your love, and endless your support 💕
Happy Friday, everyone! 💜💙
Ps. I hope you enjoyed the blooper! 😆 (There’s never a dull moment, I swear!)
I always notice yard signs 🪧
For years I wanted one for Mom Said Duck but I couldn’t find a good reason to get one.
I googled it one day and realized they’re fairly cheap. And since I may never find a “good reason”, I hit BUY!
Two years ago me would have thought, “but what will they think?” Me now…I don’t really give a duck 😎
Do I have a random yard sign on my lawn? I do! Have I already been asked about it by strangers? I have! I’d say it’s working! 🪧😁
Gimme a beep-beep or a tag if you spot this baby on your travels! 👀🚗
#southwalkerville #whytheducknot
The party don’t stop when the show ends—it continues right next door at Phog Lounge!
Recap the night with Jen and I as we cheers to what will be a fun Friday for the moms! 🥂
3 more sleeps! Eek!
A few things to know if you’re coming to the show!
If that’s you, be SURE to read the second last slide! 😉🎉🥂
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ONE WEEK OUT! 🤩
Next Friday I will grace the stage of the Kelly House at the Capitol Theatre—and I’m feeling ALL the feels!
This 51% excitement and 49% nerves have become a familiar feeling before a show.
It brings me comfort to know that I’ve done this three other times, and that each event has been a success.
As is always the case, I’m trying to level up, this time with an awesome comedian @jenjokestoomuch to help kick off the laughs! Along with some tweaks to the show. And I’ll be honest, it’s the tweaks that are terrifying me! (The other three shows were a hit, so why change it?) I don’t know. Something tells me I have to. So I am. And trusting the universe, (and myself) is the reason I’m performing at the Capitol in the first place. ✨
I keep reminding myself that, at the end of the day, if we are all having fun it will be a success. Because moms deserve to have fun too, damnit! And to be entertained instead of being the entertainment. That is my ‘why’ — to give moms a good laugh and the sense of normalcy we all deserve.
Mothering young kids is a stage of life where we question our every move and doubt ourselves countlessly along the way.
So for one night only, I want moms to feel surrounded by those who “get” it and have a laugh at our kids’ expense 🤣 and our husbands too 🤣🤣
Thank you to those who have put their trust in me. Some of you for a 4th time 🥲 Next Friday will be special.
When I realized that there were 16 people who have attended all of my shows leading up to this one, it filled me with gratitude—and I knew I had to do something 🥰
I announced at my last show that if you were attending your third Mom Said Duck show, you’d be coming for FREE to this one!
Hi! If you’re one of the sweet 16, your name has been added to the VIP list (which my husband Brad will be taking care of upon entry to the theatre.) Everyone should have been contacted by now.
And if you are attending your 3rd Mom Said Duck show on September 19th, that means the *next* show is on the house!
#4thshowfreerule
👀 a few people have messaged me so I had to go take a look for myself!
Tomorrow will be two weeks out from the big night, and seeing this is just what I needed! All of the imposter syndrome is rolling in rn 😅 but I’ve worked hard and deep down I know I’m ready. So, I’m trying to remind myself to just HAVE FUN! 🤩
Submit your details below and let’s chat about bringing Mom Said Duck to your venue. Let’s create a night your audience will be talking about long after the lights go down.
Mom Said Duck is my live comedy show that blends stand-up, poetry, and brutally honest storytelling about motherhood. It’s a night where moms (and anyone who loves them) can laugh until their faces hurt, feel seen, and actually enjoy themselves without being in charge of snacks, bedtime, or anyone’s emotional regulation. Think of it as therapy, but funnier and with a cash bar.
Moms, first and foremost—especially the tired, overwhelmed, rebellious ones who are juggling it all and need a night to laugh about it all. But dads, grandmas, and anyone who’s ever been raised by a mom or loves one will find plenty to laugh about, too. If you’ve survived the chaos of family life, you’re my people!
Not quite. My humor is raw, honest, and occasionally involves some colourful language (you know, the kind autocorrect changes to “duck”). It’s best suited for adults—think 18+ or mature teens with their parents. It’s a night for grown-ups to let loose, not a family-friendly Disney affair.
Tickets are available through the venue hosting the show. Check out the Visit Mom Said Duck on Tour section on my website for upcoming dates and links to purchase. And trust me, shows sell out fast—so don’t wait until the last minute!
Absolutely! I perform at theatres, corporate events, fundraisers, private parties, and more. Just head over to the “Bookings Available” section, fill out the form with the details, and let’s chat about bringing the laughs to your next event!
