Michelle Buteau on Owning Your Story, Self-Love, and Finding Joy in the Kitchen | YMK

Comedian, actress, and writer Michelle Buteau joins Michele Norris in Your Mama’s Kitchen to talk about how food, family, and a dash of humor shaped who she is today. From growing up navigating cultural identity to starring in Netflix’s Survival of the Thickest, Michelle shares candid stories about self-acceptance, love, and finding joy in the everyday moments—especially in the kitchen. For the full recipe for Michelle Buteau's Brown Chicken Stew visit: https://www.yourmamaskitchen.com/ About Your Mama's Kitchen: Every week, hear guests like Michelle Obama, Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach, Matthew Broderick, D-Nice, José Andrés, and more explore the complexities of family life and how their earliest culinary experiences helped shape their personal and professional lives—and of course, each guest brings a recipe for a favorite dish from their youth so you can taste a bit of their story. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiring stories and authentic conversations: https://bit.ly/44ecRoy 🎥 Watch More from Higher Ground Media: IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson https://bit.ly/3ZIEXqs Full Playlist: Coming soon Featured Conversations: Coming soon 💬 Join the Conversation: What resonated with you most from this episode? Share your thoughts in the comments! 📱 Follow Higher Ground: Instagram: https://bit.ly/4ems1ga Twitter: https://bit.ly/3GdlVBZ About Higher Ground Higher Ground was founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama in 2018 to tell powerful stories that entertain, inform, and inspire—while elevating new and diverse voices in the entertainment industry. Learn more at https://highergroundmedia.com/ #HigherGround #BarackObama #MichelleObama #michelenorris #yourmamaskitchen