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!

<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>Together, they discuss:</p>
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<p>How their parents instilled empathy, discipline, and resilience growing up amid racial tension.</p>
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<p>Michelle’s journey through elite schools and corporate law, driven by a need to tick society’s boxes.</p>
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<p>The evolution of Michelle and Barack’s relationship, from colleagues to lifelong partners.</p>
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<p>Fertility struggles, parenting tips, and what it really takes to sustain a long-term marriage.</p>
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<p>Navigating life in the White House, grief, personal boundaries, and rediscovering her true calling.</p>
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<p>00:00 Intro  </p>
<p>02:11 Michelle and Craig's Childhood  </p>
<p>04:48 Values Learned from Their Parents  </p>
<p>08:45 Michelle Skipping Second Grade  </p>
<p>12:16 The Role of Race in Their Childhood  </p>
<p>15:19 What "White Flight" Means  </p>
<p>17:01 Coping with Racism  </p>
<p>20:55 Overcoming Being Underestimated  </p>
<p>26:33 Michelle's Search for Identity  </p>
<p>30:20 Meeting Barack  </p>
<p>31:59 Introducing Barack to the Family  </p>
<p>33:48 Why Michelle Initially Rejected Barack  </p>
<p>37:28 Michelle's Career Change: Pursuing Joy  </p>
<p>40:52 Relationship with Barack  </p>
<p>44:56 Going to Counseling with Barack  </p>
<p>49:34 Pregnancy Struggles  </p>
<p>56:27 Hardest Moments in Their Marriage  </p>
<p>57:31 Barack Obama Runs for Public Office  </p>
<p>01:03:28 What I Should Have Said to Barack  </p>
<p>01:07:11 Being the First Black First Lady and Facing Scrutiny  </p>
<p>01:14:09 Reflections on a Sad Time  </p>
<p>01:15:17 Remembering Your Mother  </p>
<p>01:16:53 The Death of Your Mother  </p>
<p>01:18:36 Processing the Grief  </p>
<p>01:20:41 Not Attending Trump’s Inauguration  </p>
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<p>Listen to Michelle &amp; Craig's new podcast IMO:</p>
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<p>Follow Michelle:</p>
<p>Instagram - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Ymxs7W"><u>https://bit.ly/3Ymxs7W</u></a> </p>
<p>Twitter - <a href="https://bit.ly/4cYXiVC"><u>https://bit.ly/4cYXiVC</u></a> </p>
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<p>Follow Craig:</p>
<p>Instagram - <a href="https://bit.ly/4lThkVB"><u>https://bit.ly/4lThkVB</u></a> </p>
<p>Twitter - <a href="https://bit.ly/4lTGJ1f"><u>https://bit.ly/4lTGJ1f</u></a> </p>
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<p>You can purchase Michelle’s book, ‘Overcoming: A Workbook', here: <a href="https://amzn.to/4jTqcsi"><u>https://amzn.to/4jTqcsi</u></a> (UK) / <a href="https://amzn.to/3SbbelM"><u>https://amzn.to/3SbbelM</u></a> (US) </p>
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