Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson Launch New Podcast 🎙️

In a small shared bedroom in a rented house on Euclid Avenue in Chicago, Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson built a special sibling bond. In their first episode, the former First Lady and her big brother share stories about being there for each other throughout their lives, from first-crushes and fraught college years to landing at the White House and how they navigated losing their mom. For six decades they’ve been each others’ most trusted counsel—and now, they want to be that counsel for you. Are you struggling with a family dilemma? Stuck in a rut you don’t know how to move through? Michelle and Craig are ready to share with you, armed with the values they learned from Marian and Fraser Robinson in that little house on the South Side.

[0:00:] - Introducing IMO and Why It Matters
[2:00] - Sharing a Bedroom: Lessons from Growing Up Together
[4:30] - How Childhood Conversations Shaped Our Relationship
[7:00] - Key Lesson from Our Parents: Confidence in Your Voice
[8:20] - The Importance of Honest Parenting and Building Trust
[9:30] - Learning from Our Parents' Approach: A Valuable Lesson
[10:50] - Encouraging Self-Confidence: Not Relying on Others’ Opinions
[14:00] - Time Management: The Family’s Approach to Responsibility
[15:30 - How Family Values Shaped Our Work Ethic and Discipline
[27:41] - Michelle Obama's Big Brother: Growing Up Together
[28:31] - Playing Basketball in Europe: Lessons from Overseas
[29:39] - The Meaning of "Fine": Understanding Michelle’s Perspective
[30:52] - Childhood Memories and Bonding: The Strength of Shared Experiences
[31:18] - Career Shift to Coaching: Following Passion Over Expectations
[32:27] - Pursuing Passion Over Stability: Choosing Fulfillment Over Comfort
[33:41] - Success vs. Personal Fulfillment: Defining What Truly Matters
[35:02] - Barack Obama's Influence: His Impact on Family and Values
[36:14] - The Value of Sibling Support: Lifelong Lessons from Family
[36:39] - The White House Years: Adjusting to a New Reality
[39:07] - Preparing for the Presidential Run: The Family’s Perspective
[40:59] - Family Support During the Presidency: Staying Grounded Together
[42:02] - Thanksgiving at the White House: Traditions in a Historic Home
[42:45] - Cherished Family Moments: Finding Joy Amidst Change

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About IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson

Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their unique experiences and candid perspectives to a range of personal dilemmas, from the everyday to the existential. Each week, they’re joined by a special guest to tackle audience questions with practical advice, terrific stories, and plenty of laughs. From dating and relationships to parenting and financial planning, IMO sees the iconic First Lady at her most relaxed and honest. This podcast will leave you laughing, reflecting, and feeling more prepared to tackle life’s challenges. Join the conversation and submit your questions at imopod.com!

About Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama is one of the most admired women in the world, known for her grounded wisdom, empathy, grace, and commitment to family. She brings cultural impact and an ability to shape the national conversation like almost no one else in America. But when she's facing an issue, there is one person that she has always gone to first…her big brother Craig.

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About Craig Robinson

Craig Robinson is a renowned basketball coach—having worked for the Knicks, Bucks, and Oregon State—who serves as the Executive Director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. He’s worked at ESPN and co-hosts the Higher Ground original Ways to Win podcast with Hall of Fame coach John Calipari.

But most importantly he is a husband, a father of four and—as his sister always jokes—his mother’s favorite.

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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/

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