“Trying to fit in was just not an option. But in comedy, I could embrace my oddness.”

Margaret Cho, the “All American Girl,” is a Grammy and Emmy Award-nominated jill of all trades who was once told by TV executives to “tone it down.” Despite all of her success, feeling left out and alienated are subjects that are still near to Margaret’s heart, inspiring her to continue lighting the path for underrepresented groups. Listen to our interview with this iconic comedian, actor, musician, advocate, entrepreneur, and artist as we learn about what has made her THE Margaret Cho, a “Patron Saint of Outsiders,” discuss her own podcast Mortal Minority and their Season 2 focus on unpacking historical hate crimes against Asian Americans, her animated film "Over the Moon" on Netflix, and how a recent DNA test reveals that she is, in fact, 100% Chinese (not Korean). We know - so many surprises. There’s a lot more to Margaret Cho than you think.

LEARN ABOUT MARGARET:

Website

Social Media: Instagram / Twitter / Youtube / Facebook

Podcast: The Mortal Minority

MENTIONS:

TV: The Serpent (Netflix)

TV: My Mister (K-Drama)

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