Great Expectations with Lili Michelle

Not The Mama

Families have hopes and dreams for us that don't always align with the hopes and dreams we have for ourselves. Comedian Lili Michelle joins us this week to talk about the pressures we face when we don't live up to familial or cultural expectations. How do we navigate feelings of love for our families and friends while living our own lives? Lili's family is Persian and she was raised to become a wife and mother, two things she's not positive are for her. She also shares with us the additional pressures parents' financial support can have on our life choices. It's a privilege for sure but does come with stipulations and can cause more tension than it's worth when you want to choose a different path.