Aarian's comedy and creative work draw on her experiences as an African American growing up in New York. After losing her mother, an Olympic Track and Field athlete, to a tragic car accident, her maternal Grandmother raised her from 15 months old. While her father, "Bubsy," was very active and a positive influence in her life, she also witnessed him and many of her uncles suffer from the effects of drug and alcohol addiction. "My experiences as a child with no mother informed my work as an artist and helped me find peace in the hidden complexities of human behavior as a therapist."
Aarian's comedy and creative work draw on her experiences as an African American growing up in New York. After losing her mother, an Olympic Track and Field athlete, to a tragic car accident, her maternal Grandmother raised her from 15 months old. While her father, "Bubsy," was very active and a positive influence in her life, she also witnessed him and many of her uncles suffer from the effects of drug and alcohol addiction. "My experiences as a child with no mother informed my work as an artist and helped me find peace in the hidden complexities of human behavior as a therapist."
Damien Lemon is a comedian, writer, actor, and podcast host. Host of TruTV’s Comedy Knockout, Damien was a long-time cast member and writer for various MTV2 shows, including Guy Code, Hip-Hop Squares, and Uncommon Sense. Damien has also appeared on Comedy Central’s Broad City, HBO’s Crashing, and The Night Of. His film credits include The Amazing Spider-Man, The Comedian, Furlough, and Secrets. He is the co-host of the weekly podcast In the Conversation.