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Following your passions can take some bravery. We loved hearing @ayoedebiri share her story about a nerve-wracking conversation before she pursued a career in the arts. Thank you to @progressive for bringing us this special moment.

My dear friend @DonCheadle put it beautifully: storytelling is at the heart of everything we do. And theater is a perfect place to hone that skill. You don’t have to be a big star — I still remember what I learned from the improv and operetta workshops I did as a kid in Chicago.

Whether you’re performing center stage or helping out behind the curtain, the lessons we take from live theater can be priceless.

I hope you’ll check out our conversation on @imopodcasts now on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. And if you’re a fan of theater, make sure to check out @proofbroadway, too!

This week on @imopodcasts, the ever-talented @doncheadle and @ayoedebiri treat us to some of their stories since joining the cast of @proofbroadway! Barack and I are so proud to have @highergroundmedia co-produce Proof. It’s a phenomenal story that asks questions about legacy, hope, and what we leave behind. I couldn’t be more proud of all the work that these two — along with everyone else involved with the production — have done to keep this tale alive for new audiences. Watch the full conversation now on YouTube at the link in my bio, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

It’s always a joy to get together with @Keke! We had a great conversation touching on motherhood, finding a purpose in public service, and learning how to focus on what matters. Listen to our conversation now on the @KekePalmerPodcast.

The one. The only. @MichelleObama. ✨

You guys… we have been holding this in and are about to burst. One of @Keke’s dream guests is here for a heartfelt conversation on life, confidence, protecting your peace, and embracing every version of yourself.

We’re talking about the woman who defines grace, wisdom, and straight up REALNESS. She’s an icon, a mentor, and now officially a guest on Baby, this is Keke Palmer. 🩷

This one means so much. A truly surreal and unforgettable episode. Tap the link in bio to watch now.

#KekePalmer #MichelleObama #BabythisisKekePalmer

I sat down with @samfragoso for a beautiful conversation on @talkeasypod. As fellow Chicagoans, we talked about growing up on the South Side, the enduring influence of my family, and this current chapter of my life. We also talked about how much work we all have to do right now to protect our rights and democracy – just like the generations before us did. I hope you’ll check out our conversation at the link in my bio!

Not to be dramatic, but this is about to be one of those ESSENCE Fest moments people talk about for years.

@michelleobama returns to the ESSENCE Festival Main Stage for a conversation that’s guaranteed to have everyone hanging onto every word.

Get your front row seat to hear from our Forever First Lady for a special taping of @imopodcasts for a conversation filled with joy, reflection, laughter, and the kind of gems that stay with you long after the weekend is over.

Get your tickets now.

Whatever @serenawilliams does next, we’re sure she’ll be a winner. Thank you to @chase Home Lending for bringing us this moment. #ChaseHomeLending #chasepartner

Maternal health—and women’s health as a whole—have been overlooked and under-resourced for far too long. Thank you to @SerenaWilliams for sharing your pregnancy journey with us and for speaking out so forcefully for women’s health needs. Our conversation is now on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts.

@serenawilliams has done it all in her legendary career: 23 Grand Slam singles titles, four Olympic gold medals, 319 weeks at No. 1. But winning her eighth Australian Open while pregnant with her first daughter might be the most impressive of all.

On this special episode of @imopodcasts—recorded live from the @nbaallstar Mother’s Brunch in Los Angeles—we dove deep into the power of motherhood and what the journey meant to us. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Our conversation with @davechappelle this week really underscored the importance of looking out for each other—which is at the heart of the new film Remarkably Bright Creatures. Check it out now on @netflix.

There isn’t a moment that goes by that my mom’s words and example aren’t guiding me. I will always carry the values that she gave me, which I’ve done my best to pass on to my daughters, too.

Happy Mother’s Day. ❤️