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"The Friendship Bubble" with Elizabeth Alexander

By: Michelle Obama, Elizabeth Alexander
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About the Creator and Performer

Michelle Robinson Obama served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs. Obama started her career as an attorney at the Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin, where she met her future husband, Barack Obama. She later worked in the Chicago mayor's office, at the University of Chicago, and at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Mrs. Obama also founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organization that prepares young people for careers in public service.
The Obamas currently live in Washington, DC, and have two daughters, Malia and Sasha.

About the Guest

Elizabeth Alexander – decorated poet, educator, memoirist, scholar, and cultural advocate – is president of the Mellon Foundation, the nation’s largest funder in arts and culture, and humanities in higher education. Dr. Alexander has held distinguished professorships at Smith College, Columbia University, and Yale University, where she taught for 15 years and chaired the African American Studies Department. She is Chancellor Emeritus of the Academy of American Poets, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, serves on the Pulitzer Prize Board, and co-designed the Art for JusticeFund. Notably, Dr. Alexander composed and delivered "Praise Song for the Day" for the 2009 inauguration of President Barack Obama, and is author or co-author of 15 books. Her book of poems, American Sublime, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry in 2006, and her memoir, The Light of the World, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Biography in 2015. Her latest book, released in 2022, is The Trayvon Generation.

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I enjoy all Michele’s books & interviews .

We all need a friend that we can trust for advise or just to share feelings. That’s the way we maintained balance. That’s how I feel every time when I read or listen any of her books & podcast.

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Wonderful woman

I have read the book and listened to each weekly podcast. Love both and cannot wait for more.

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So Much Love & Sincerity

I wish the podcasts never end. I could listen all day. They’re genuine, funny and real. It’s nice to listen to Mrs. Obama as a real person.

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Love Michelle!

I have listened to all of Michelle’s podcasts. She has such great stories about her life in the White House, and about life in general. She’s smart, funny, full of grace and so down to earth. I look forward to all future episodes.

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Listened to all and enjoyed them!

I really enjoyed these podcasts, and I did have a favorite. I laughed out loud when Michelle was being interviewed and talking with Conan.

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Michelle Obama

Absolutely beautiful book and podcast. Your message is brilliant and I appreciate your honesty and wisdom. Your podcast was well thought out and your hosts are so real. They were each able to share a personal experience and journey. As a Hispanic American woman, my journey has not been easy. Listening to your podcast and reading your book inspires me to continue working hard towards being better version of myself. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I can’t wait for the next one! I want to be a part of your audience.

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Love Love Love

This subject is so important and I so appreciate Michelle’s point of view. Always love her books and speeches

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Enjoyable to listen to

I really enjoyed listening & wish I could’ve seen some of the visuals that were presented at the live talks. It makes me want more.

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Lovely, funny discussion

Such a lovely discussion about the importance of female friendships. Love Michelle’s sense of humor: “I had the biggest house…” The biggest surprise was the description of the White House being in dire need of upgrades and renovation. She was right, I would never have expected that answer!

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