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Barack and I believe in the power of investing in young people – it’s at the heart of everything we do at the @ObamaFoundation. I recently joined @EmmaGrede, an Obama Foundation Board Member, on her podcast @AspireWithEmmaGrede to discuss how we’re connecting this next generation of leaders with the tools they need to change their communities. Take a listen!

Parenting is a lot like fly fishing – you need a delicate hand. @chase #ChaseHomeLending #chasepartner

This week on @imopodcasts, we welcome one of our dearest friends, @angiemartinez. She’s not only a prolific figure in the media, but she also knows a thing or two about raising kids. We help answer a listener’s question about what it means to raise sons in a world where they are getting mixed messages about masculinity from their peers and on social media. Watch now on YouTube at the link in our bios or wherever you get your podcasts.

I love looking back at photos like this of when our girls were younger. @BarackObama has always been there for us no matter what — even when it felt like the weight of the world was on his shoulders. We’ve always been so grateful. To Barack and all the dads and father-figures celebrating today, Happy Father’s Day! ❤️

There’s no greater gift you can give to your children than doing the work to heal from your past traumas. Because when you allow your fears and traumas to lead the way, you run the risk of passing them along. As parents, we should want them to make their own mistakes — not repeat ours. This episode of @imopodcasts with The Boss himself, Bruce @Springsteen, is now on YouTube and all podcast platforms.

Understanding our relationship with money and finances is the first step in harnessing control chartering a better course for ourselves. Thank you @progressive. #progressivepartner

Young people are full of potential, but not all of them are able to reach it. Some are stuck navigating difficult circumstances that they didn’t choose. As Craig and I discussed with @Steven Bartlett on this week’s episode of @imopodcasts, it’s not because they aren’t able to — it’s because they often lack the opportunities and support they need to succeed. With compassion, attention, and understanding, we can help them turn knowledge into power. We hope this conversation offers a moment of reflection — and serves as a reminder of the role each of us plays in lifting up our young people. Watch the full episode now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

We lost my mother a year ago, but somehow, it almost feels like she’s with us more and more each day. I notice it in the way I channel her when I’m giving advice to my daughters, or catching up with my brother Craig, or sitting down for dinner with Barack. She’s not with us, but she is.For me, grief hasn’t been straightforward — the way that her loss mixes together with everything I’d gained from her. Some days, the loss hits you like a wave, again and again. Some days, I’m buoyed by the strength she fostered in me. And most days, I’m just thankful to have had the chance to learn from her at all.So if any of you out there are thinking about a loved one who’s passed on, I just want to share a bit of wisdom my mom imparted to me: You’re enough. And I’ll add a little bit of my own flavor, too: You’re enough because of the people who have poured so much love and wisdom into you. And even in their absence, their light emanates through you. So whether you’re hurting or rejoicing today, I hope you find a way to pour that light into someone else.

When a woman’s body is reduced to the politics of the debate on choice, we neglect to see reproductive health as part of a bigger, broader picture of our overall health. Craig and I had a great conversation with @smalonemd about this — and more — on @imopodcasts. Watch now on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Such a fun conversation with @bchesky this week. We got into everything from the impact of social media to what it really takes to stay connected these days. And yes, we also talked about what he’s cooking up next at @airbnb. I’ve tried some of the new stuff, and honestly, it’s pretty amazing. #airbnbpartner

Leave the checklist for the grocery store. Dating is about finding someone compatible, sure — but don’t let “perfect” get in the way of being surprised and delighted by what someone brings to the table. Watch the full conversation with @bchesky now on YouTube.

This is for all those who are living life to the fullest with their chosen family. Thank you @pinesol. #pinesolpartner