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What if “home” never felt like home? Through no "fault" of your own?
In this episode, our guest Sonia M. joins Michelle to talk about growing up in Italy, navigating bias and beauty standards, and finding belonging in a culture that still treats her as an outsider.
Together they explore:
✨ Navigating identity as a Black Italian woman
✨ How “curiosity” is often normalized microaggressions
✨ The tension between language, culture, and perception
✨ Why “exotic” isn’t a compliment, it’s dehumanizing
✨ How to build a personal sense of belonging even when others deny it
💬 Listen, reflect, and share this episode with someone who’s ever felt like they didn’t fit the mold.
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