Cultural Heritage & Identity

In Cultural Heritage & Identity, Lily explores what it means to grow up in a multicultural family and navigate identity across cultures. Raised in New York City by a Dutch mother and Brazilian father, she reflects on the role language plays in shaping belonging, connection, and self-perception. Through personal stories Lily examines whether not speaking a language fluently makes someone any less connected to their roots. This episode offers an honest and thoughtful look at balancing multiple identities and redefining what cultural connection truly means.