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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
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Former First Lady (Michelle Obama): This Is A Scam! People Were Running From Us Because We Were Black! I Was Bitter About The Racism I Received!
1 hour 29 minutes Posted May 1, 2025 at 5:00 am.
Intro
Michelle and Craig's Childhood
Values Learned from Their Parents
Michelle Skipping Second Grade
The Role of Race in Their Childhood
What "White Flight" Means
Coping with Racism
Overcoming Being Underestimated
Michelle's Search for Identity
Meeting Barack
Introducing Barack to the Family
Why Michelle Initially Rejected Barack
Michelle's Career Change: Pursuing Joy
Relationship with Barack
Going to Counseling with Barack
Pregnancy Struggles
Hardest Moments in Their Marriage
Barack Obama Runs for Public Office
What I Should Have Said to Barack
Being the First Black First Lady and Facing Scrutiny
Reflections on a Sad Time
Remembering Your Mother
The Death of Your Mother
Processing the Grief
Not Attending Trump’s Inauguration
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Michelle Obama served as the First Lady of the United States, entering the White House alongside Barack Obama. In this candid conversation, she joins Steven with her brother Craig Robinson, a former college basketball coach turned executive, to open up about everything from Trump’s inauguration to marriage challenges, grief, and rediscovering her purpose.
Widely regarded as one of today’s most influential voices on leadership, identity, and social progress, Michelle offers a rare, intimate look at her personal journey.
Together, they discuss:
How their parents instilled empathy, discipline, and resilience growing up amid racial tension.
Michelle’s journey through elite schools and corporate law, driven by a need to tick society’s boxes.
The evolution of Michelle and Barack’s relationship, from colleagues to lifelong partners.
Fertility struggles, parenting tips, and what it really takes to sustain a long-term marriage.
Navigating life in the White House, grief, personal boundaries, and rediscovering her true calling.
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