Tina Turner was raw. She was powerful. She was unstoppable. And she was unapologetically herself—speaking and singing her truth through joy and pain; triumph and tragedy. Today we join fans around the world in honoring the Queen of Rock and Roll, and a star whose light will never fade.
When I sat down to write #TheLightWeCarry, my hope was this book would provide readers with the tools, practices, and attitudes that will help them on their own journeys. And these were exactly the kind of conversations I loved sharing on The Light Podcast with some of my closest friends.
To those of you who have listened to The Light Podcast, I just wanted to say thank you. It has meant so much to hear your reflections—and I hope you found these conversations to be useful for your own life.
To those who haven’t had the chance to listen yet, I’m excited to announce that all episodes of The Light Podcast are now available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Let me know what you think of it when you finish!
When I sat down to write #TheLightWeCarry, my hope was this book would provide readers with the tools, practices, and attitudes that will help them on their own journeys. And these were exactly the kind of conversations I loved sharing on The Light Podcast with some of my closest friends.
To those of you who have listened to The Light Podcast, I just wanted to say thank you. It has meant so much to hear your reflections—and I hope you found these conversations to be useful for your own life.
To those who haven’t had the chance to listen yet, I’m excited to announce that all episodes of The Light Podcast are now available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Let me know what you think of it when you finish!
When I sat down to write #TheLightWeCarry, my hope was this book would provide readers with the tools, practices, and attitudes that will help them on their own journeys. And these were exactly the kind of conversations I loved sharing on The Light Podcast with some of my closest friends.
To those of you who have listened to The Light Podcast, I just wanted to say thank you. It has meant so much to hear your reflections—and I hope you found these conversations to be useful for your own life.
To those who haven’t had the chance to listen yet, I’m excited to announce that all episodes of The Light Podcast are now available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Let me know what you think of it when you finish!
When I sat down to write #TheLightWeCarry, my hope was this book would provide readers with the tools, practices, and attitudes that will help them on their own journeys. And these were exactly the kind of conversations I loved sharing on The Light Podcast with some of my closest friends.
To those of you who have listened to The Light Podcast, I just wanted to say thank you. It has meant so much to hear your reflections—and I hope you found these conversations to be useful for your own life.
To those who haven’t had the chance to listen yet, I’m excited to announce that all episodes of The Light Podcast are now available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Let me know what you think of it when you finish!
Happy birthday, Jill! We are all so lucky to have such a kind and thoughtful @FLOTUS like you leading the way. So grateful for your friendship, and wishing you a wonderful birthday! đź’•
If you haven’t already, I hope you’ll check out The Light We Carry merch at the link in my bio or at MichelleObamaBooks.store.
Grab a new hoodie (like the one my team is wearing!), shirt, hat, keychain for yourself or someone special in your life. There are plenty of fun shirts to stock up on for the warm, sunny days ahead—along with hoodies for those cool summer nights with friends and loved ones.
Can’t wait to see what you get! Let me know how you style it using #TheLightWeCarry on social media! ✨
If you haven’t already, I hope you’ll check out The Light We Carry merch at the link in my bio or at MichelleObamaBooks.store.
Grab a new hoodie (like the one my team is wearing!), shirt, hat, keychain for yourself or someone special in your life. There are plenty of fun shirts to stock up on for the warm, sunny days ahead—along with hoodies for those cool summer nights with friends and loved ones.
Can’t wait to see what you get! Let me know how you style it using #TheLightWeCarry on social media! ✨
If you haven’t already, I hope you’ll check out The Light We Carry merch at the link in my bio or at MichelleObamaBooks.store.
Grab a new hoodie (like the one my team is wearing!), shirt, hat, keychain for yourself or someone special in your life. There are plenty of fun shirts to stock up on for the warm, sunny days ahead—along with hoodies for those cool summer nights with friends and loved ones.
Can’t wait to see what you get! Let me know how you style it using #TheLightWeCarry on social media! ✨
If you haven’t already, I hope you’ll check out The Light We Carry merch at the link in my bio or at MichelleObamaBooks.store.
Grab a new hoodie (like the one my team is wearing!), shirt, hat, keychain for yourself or someone special in your life. There are plenty of fun shirts to stock up on for the warm, sunny days ahead—along with hoodies for those cool summer nights with friends and loved ones.
Can’t wait to see what you get! Let me know how you style it using #TheLightWeCarry on social media! ✨
If you haven’t already, I hope you’ll check out The Light We Carry merch at the link in my bio or at MichelleObamaBooks.store.
Grab a new hoodie (like the one my team is wearing!), shirt, hat, keychain for yourself or someone special in your life. There are plenty of fun shirts to stock up on for the warm, sunny days ahead—along with hoodies for those cool summer nights with friends and loved ones.
Can’t wait to see what you get! Let me know how you style it using #TheLightWeCarry on social media! ✨
If you haven’t already, I hope you’ll check out The Light We Carry merch at the link in my bio or at MichelleObamaBooks.store.
Grab a new hoodie (like the one my team is wearing!), shirt, hat, keychain for yourself or someone special in your life. There are plenty of fun shirts to stock up on for the warm, sunny days ahead—along with hoodies for those cool summer nights with friends and loved ones.
Can’t wait to see what you get! Let me know how you style it using #TheLightWeCarry on social media! ✨
Class of 2023 — you did it! 🎉👏🏾
You worked hard, persevered, and finally made it to your graduation day. I am so proud of you and everything it took to bring you to this moment.
As you get ready to start the next chapter of your life, I wanted to share a few nuggets of wisdom from my own journey — I actually wrote about some of this in The Light We Carry, too.
I know I’m not the only one who has reflections about graduation. So if anyone else has any advice to share with the Class of 2023, put it in the comments below! 🎓
Class of 2023 — you did it! 🎉👏🏾
You worked hard, persevered, and finally made it to your graduation day. I am so proud of you and everything it took to bring you to this moment.
As you get ready to start the next chapter of your life, I wanted to share a few nuggets of wisdom from my own journey — I actually wrote about some of this in The Light We Carry, too.
I know I’m not the only one who has reflections about graduation. So if anyone else has any advice to share with the Class of 2023, put it in the comments below! 🎓
Class of 2023 — you did it! 🎉👏🏾
You worked hard, persevered, and finally made it to your graduation day. I am so proud of you and everything it took to bring you to this moment.
As you get ready to start the next chapter of your life, I wanted to share a few nuggets of wisdom from my own journey — I actually wrote about some of this in The Light We Carry, too.
I know I’m not the only one who has reflections about graduation. So if anyone else has any advice to share with the Class of 2023, put it in the comments below! 🎓
Class of 2023 — you did it! 🎉👏🏾
You worked hard, persevered, and finally made it to your graduation day. I am so proud of you and everything it took to bring you to this moment.
As you get ready to start the next chapter of your life, I wanted to share a few nuggets of wisdom from my own journey — I actually wrote about some of this in The Light We Carry, too.
I know I’m not the only one who has reflections about graduation. So if anyone else has any advice to share with the Class of 2023, put it in the comments below! 🎓
Class of 2023 — you did it! 🎉👏🏾
You worked hard, persevered, and finally made it to your graduation day. I am so proud of you and everything it took to bring you to this moment.
As you get ready to start the next chapter of your life, I wanted to share a few nuggets of wisdom from my own journey — I actually wrote about some of this in The Light We Carry, too.
I know I’m not the only one who has reflections about graduation. So if anyone else has any advice to share with the Class of 2023, put it in the comments below! 🎓
Class of 2023 — you did it! 🎉👏🏾
You worked hard, persevered, and finally made it to your graduation day. I am so proud of you and everything it took to bring you to this moment.
As you get ready to start the next chapter of your life, I wanted to share a few nuggets of wisdom from my own journey — I actually wrote about some of this in The Light We Carry, too.
I know I’m not the only one who has reflections about graduation. So if anyone else has any advice to share with the Class of 2023, put it in the comments below! 🎓
Class of 2023 — you did it! 🎉👏🏾
You worked hard, persevered, and finally made it to your graduation day. I am so proud of you and everything it took to bring you to this moment.
As you get ready to start the next chapter of your life, I wanted to share a few nuggets of wisdom from my own journey — I actually wrote about some of this in The Light We Carry, too.
I know I’m not the only one who has reflections about graduation. So if anyone else has any advice to share with the Class of 2023, put it in the comments below! 🎓
Class of 2023 — you did it! 🎉👏🏾
You worked hard, persevered, and finally made it to your graduation day. I am so proud of you and everything it took to bring you to this moment.
As you get ready to start the next chapter of your life, I wanted to share a few nuggets of wisdom from my own journey — I actually wrote about some of this in The Light We Carry, too.
I know I’m not the only one who has reflections about graduation. So if anyone else has any advice to share with the Class of 2023, put it in the comments below! 🎓
Michelle and I were saddened to learn about the passing of Bob Zimmer, the 13th President of the University of Chicago.
Bob was a visionary leader and one the most influential university presidents in the country. During his time at the University of Chicago, he built upon its rigorous academic reputation, grew the university’s footprint around the world and throughout the South Side, and helped expand access through scholarships and financial aid.
Bob was also a fierce advocate for the Obama Presidential Center, believing that it would be transformative for young folks on the South Side. His commitment helped inspire us to build the Center there.
We’re deeply grateful for Bob’s remarkable service to a university and a city that has shaped so much of who we are. Our hearts go out to his wife Shadi, his three sons, Alex, Benjamin, and David, and the entire University of Chicago community during this difficult time.
Our service members and their families give so much for our country every single day. When I was First Lady, I was so proud to work closely with Dr. Biden to honor their remarkable service.
It means so much that @FLOTUS and @POTUS are carrying forward the work of Joining Forces with an executive order that helps military spouses, caregivers, and survivors get hired, stay hired, find childcare, and so much more.
Because supporting our troops isn’t just about words. It’s about deeds. It’s about making sure that they and their families are able to feel the love and support of our country in real, concrete ways. That’s how we truly show them how much we appreciate everything they do.
I’m excited to share that Madison Corzine is the first-ever recipient of the Michelle Obama Award for Memoir! 📝
Madison is a sixteen-year-old graduate from Timber Creek High School in Fort Worth, Texas and will be attending @Spelman_College. Her essay, “What I Wish I Knew: A Suburban Black Girl’s Guide” is a powerful read and I knew I had to share it with you.
It’s not easy to be vulnerable about your experiences with the world, especially if you’re a young person who is still finding your place in it. That’s why I could not be prouder of Madison, and can’t wait to see all that she’ll accomplish once she heads to college this fall. 👏🏾
With many families’ schedules shifting as we move into the summer months, a lot of parents are asking all sorts of questions because they’re realizing their snack and meal routines are in need of an upgrade. What should we make for dinner? How can I pack healthier lunches for my kids attending summer camp? Will my kids actually eat it?
With that in mind, here are some tips to answer those questions and give your kids some options that they’ll love.
▪️Aim for a simple rule for every meal: Half fruits and veggies, half protein and whole grains.
▪️Don’t give up: Keep including new foods in your meals. It can often take repeated exposure for kids to develop a taste for something new.
▪️Bring the flavor: Add in spices and herbs rather than reaching for the saltshaker.
▪️Hydrate: Take a water bottle everywhere you go. And replace the sugary drinks your child would normally drink with PLEZi, which has less sugar, less sweetness, and more nutrients than sodas or sports drinks.
▪️Check the Nutrition Facts label: Try to avoid options high in added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat. And seek out foods that are higher in nutrients that kids generally don’t get enough of, like dietary fiber, potassium, calcium, and vitamin D.
▪️Involve the entire family: Get your kids involved in planning and preparing meals and snacks whenever you can — and eat together, too!
For more tips and ideas, check out plezi.com. But most importantly, just remember that none of this is about being perfect. Some days are going to be better than others for your kids—and for you, too. Hopefully you can establish a routine, balance what works and what doesn’t, and have some fun with it!
That’s what we’re trying to help with at @plezinutrition, a public benefit company where I’m proud to serve as Co-Founder and Strategic Partner. We want to do more than provide healthier drinks and snacks for kids. We want to be a partner that parents can count on. And we want to jumpstart a race to the top that will transform the entire food industry.
With that in mind, we’d love to hear more tips from all of you! What has worked for your family?
Photo credit: Monica Stevenson
