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Happy International Day of the Girl—a day to celebrate the promise, talent, and determination inherent in every girl in our world. I’m also celebrating the extraordinary leaders in our @GirlsOpportunityAlliance Network, who are helping to break down the barriers that too many girls still face.Today, the Girls Opportunity Alliance is announcing $2.5 million in new support for 54 grassroots organizations across 28 countries that are empowering girls around the world. From working to end child marriage to expanding access to education, these important organizations are shaping the leaders we need to create the brighter future we all deserve.I hope you’ll help us reach more girls this year than ever before. Join us at the link in my bio.

I’m so excited to welcome my dear friend, @smalonemd, to the @highergroundmedia family with her very own podcast, The Second Opinion! She’s the person that my friends and I turn to for medical advice — she’s wise, empathetic, and deeply committed to helping women feel healthy and strong. Check out the first two episodes of The Second Opinion now, and make sure to listen to our conversation on @imopodcasts on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts.

Having hard conversations with our partners is the ultimate act of love. It’s not easy—at all—but it’s how we can build something truly lasting and rewarding. Thank you to @progressive for helping us share this beautiful moment.

When we’re building a family, we put our own needs aside too often. But Dr. @ornaguralnik thinks there’s a real danger in doing that — because when we’re healthier as individuals, our families are, too. So never underestimate the power of community, friendship, and making time to care for yourself. This must-listen episode of @imopodcasts is now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

“Everything you want wants you back.” We know that’s right! Thank you @kimcoles for the encouragement to chase what we’re looking for — and thanks to @indeedworks for bringing us this empowering moment.

I’ve always believed that change is driven by young people with big ideas and the determination to see them through. And with the right community of support, they can reach even more people. That’s why Michelle and I, together with our friend @bchesky, launched the Voyager Scholarship at the @ObamaFoundation. And today, we’re excited to welcome the 2025-2027 class of Obama-Chesky Voyagers. These young leaders are tackling challenges from food insecurity to gender equity in STEM to improving health care.They give us hope for the future, and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll have in the years ahead.Learn more about the Voyagers and their work at Obama.org.

As women, we shouldn’t have to shrink ourselves to fit in when we’re meant to stand out. Candace let us in on the magic of the WNBA, which has created space for women to shine as athletes and be themselves. And that’s something that always deserves to be celebrated. @progressive #OpenTheHouse #sponsored

There’s nothing quite like a big brother-little sister relationship. Our guest this week, @candaceparker, knows that as well as @craigmalrob and I do. Between the merciless teasing and rigging the games we play, it’s a perfect training ground for the real world. Today, Candace is a three-time WNBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, mother, and author – and we can’t wait for you to hear this conversation. Watch now on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Our family seems to have found a long-lost cousin: @natasharothwell Loved this hilarious story (and our entire conversation, too). Check it out on YouTube or listen now on your favorite podcast platform.

For the latest episode of @imopodcasts, Craig and I sat down with the brilliant @natasharothwell. Natasha reminded us that when we truly understand ourselves—owning our quirks, knowing our strengths, and embracing our communities—we can transform the way we live our lives. I’m so grateful for her honesty, humor, and wisdom. Watch now on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

In @officialspikelee’s world, it all comes back to basketball. Not even making a movie can get between him and his Knicks! Thank you, @progressive #openthehouse

@michelleobama and @craigmalrob go head-to-head as they participate in the viral blind paint challenge. Watch it all on YouTube at the link in our bios. 🎨