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The Power of Comedy: Healing Trauma, Breaking Cultural Rules & Owning Your Gift

The Power of Comedy: Healing Trauma, Breaking Cultural Rules & Owning Your Gift

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In today’s episode of Get Wedded in Wonderland, Wendy El-Khoury sits down with the incredible Sarah Michaels, the brilliant mind behind the beloved characters Najwa, Maryam, and the daughter so many of us relate to.

This is not just a comedy conversation, it’s a raw, honest, emotional deep dive into:

  • Cultural identity
  • Motherhood & guilt
    The migrant experience
  • Finding your voice
  • Believing in your talent
  • Turning pain into performance
  • And the power of making people feel seen


Sarah opens up about the long road to going viral, consistency through years of doubt, balancing motherhood and creativity, and how her characters became a form of healing, not only for her, but for millions across the world.

You’ll hear:

- How Najwa and Maryam were born
- Why comedy can heal cultural generational trauma
-The moment she decided to stop waiting for permission
- What it’s like to finally feel supported by her own mother
-How she found confidence after years of self-doubt
-Why followers feel like family
- And why staying authentic is her greatest power

If you’re a creative, a migrant, a mum, a daughter, or someone living between two cultures, this episode will hit home.

Watch the full interview now and join the millions who feel seen through Sarah’s comedy.
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