VICTORIA MONÉT on Motherhood, Music, and Finding Her Purpose | IMO
Michelle Obama
304,139 views
Grammy-winning artist Victoria Monét joins Michelle and Craig to help a listener who’s falling out of love with her dream job. Victoria talks about the twists and turns it took to set up her own career and how she refused to give up motherhood along the way. She and Craig connect over the embarrassment that can come with telling others about your ambitious goals and how to separate your work identity with your purpose.
[00:00:42] Spring in D.C. and Podcast Vibes
[00:03:01] Craig’s Kids Approve of Victoria
[00:04:48] Welcoming Victoria Monét
[00:06:22] Using Her Voice Beyond Music
[00:07:43] From Sacramento to Center Stage
[00:08:20] The MySpace Audition That Changed Everything
[00:10:08] Old Soul, Vintage Taste
[00:12:17] The First in Her Family to Go All In
[00:13:22] Breaking Into Songwriting with Ariana Grande
[00:17:35] Making the Leap From Songwriter to Artist
[00:19:54] Becoming a Mother During the Pandemic
[00:22:31] The Emotional Toll of Pregnancy in the Industry
[00:25:06] Time Management and Co-Parenting Grace
[00:27:59] Advice for Fathers: Support with Empathy
[00:36:26] Hazel Becomes the Youngest Grammy Nominee
[00:37:02] The Story Behind ‘Everywhere You Are’
[00:41:14] Listener Question: Burnout and Passion
[00:42:52] Victoria’s Advice to Lily: Purpose Over Title
[01:04:37] Parting Wisdom: You Don’t Need All the Answers
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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.
About Michelle Obama
Michelle’s passion for storytelling has set sales records, garnered awards and accolades, and earned her global acclaim. Her memoir, Becoming, spent over 130 weeks on the New York Times Bestsellers list, sold more than 17 million copies worldwide, and won a Grammy Award. American Factory, the first film produced by her and her husband Barack Obama’s media company Higher Ground, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary in 2020. Upon its release in 2020, The Michelle Obama Podcast was the most successful original in Spotify history, bringing in more women listeners over 40 than any other podcast. Through the Obama Foundation, she founded the Girls Opportunity Alliance, which supports adolescent girls' education and empowerment around the world.
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About Craig Robinson
Craig is the Executive Director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and host of the Higher Ground podcast Ways To Win with Hall of Fame coach John Calipari. From 2017-2020, he served as the vice president of Player Development and Minor League Operations for the NBA’s New York Knicks. Previously, he was a Division I head men’s basketball coach at Oregon State and Brown, and spent more than a decade working as a trader in the investment banking industry. Most importantly, he is a husband and father of four.
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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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VICTORIA MONÉT on Motherhood, Music, and Finding Her Purpose | IMO
Michelle Obama
304,139 views
Grammy-winning artist Victoria Monét joins Michelle and Craig to help a listener who’s falling out of love with her dream job. Victoria talks about the twists and turns it took to set up her own career and how she refused to give up motherhood along the way. She and Craig connect over the embarrassment that can come with telling others about your ambitious goals and how to separate your work identity with your purpose.
[00:00:42] Spring in D.C. and Podcast Vibes
[00:03:01] Craig’s Kids Approve of Victoria
[00:04:48] Welcoming Victoria Monét
[00:06:22] Using Her Voice Beyond Music
[00:07:43] From Sacramento to Center Stage
[00:08:20] The MySpace Audition That Changed Everything
[00:10:08] Old Soul, Vintage Taste
[00:12:17] The First in Her Family to Go All In
[00:13:22] Breaking Into Songwriting with Ariana Grande
[00:17:35] Making the Leap From Songwriter to Artist
[00:19:54] Becoming a Mother During the Pandemic
[00:22:31] The Emotional Toll of Pregnancy in the Industry
[00:25:06] Time Management and Co-Parenting Grace
[00:27:59] Advice for Fathers: Support with Empathy
[00:36:26] Hazel Becomes the Youngest Grammy Nominee
[00:37:02] The Story Behind ‘Everywhere You Are’
[00:41:14] Listener Question: Burnout and Passion
[00:42:52] Victoria’s Advice to Lily: Purpose Over Title
[01:04:37] Parting Wisdom: You Don’t Need All the Answers
#imo #michelleobama #criagrobinson #victoriamonet
Subscribe to IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson on YouTube: @michelleobama
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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.
About Michelle Obama
Michelle’s passion for storytelling has set sales records, garnered awards and accolades, and earned her global acclaim. Her memoir, Becoming, spent over 130 weeks on the New York Times Bestsellers list, sold more than 17 million copies worldwide, and won a Grammy Award. American Factory, the first film produced by her and her husband Barack Obama’s media company Higher Ground, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary in 2020. Upon its release in 2020, The Michelle Obama Podcast was the most successful original in Spotify history, bringing in more women listeners over 40 than any other podcast. Through the Obama Foundation, she founded the Girls Opportunity Alliance, which supports adolescent girls' education and empowerment around the world.
Follow Michelle Obama on Instagram: Instagram: michelleobama
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Follow Michelle Obama on X: https://x.com/MichelleObama
About Craig Robinson
Craig is the Executive Director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and host of the Higher Ground podcast Ways To Win with Hall of Fame coach John Calipari. From 2017-2020, he served as the vice president of Player Development and Minor League Operations for the NBA’s New York Knicks. Previously, he was a Division I head men’s basketball coach at Oregon State and Brown, and spent more than a decade working as a trader in the investment banking industry. Most importantly, he is a husband and father of four.
Follow Craig Robinson on X: https://x.com/craigmalrob
Follow Craig Robinson on Instagram: Instagram: craigmalrob
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/
Follow Higher Ground on Instagram: Instagram: highergroundmedia
Follow Higher Ground on X: https://x.com/HGMedia