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IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

Podcasts · Self-Improvement

IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

86 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their unique experiences and candid perspectives to a range of listeners’ personal dilemmas, from the everyday to the existential. Each week, they’re joined by special guests to tackle audience questions with practical advice, relatable anecdotes, 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. Join the fun and submit your questions at imopod.com !

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Topics · top 10

Broadway revival strategy and casting diversityTheater accessibility programs and community outreachActor career management across film, TV, and stageReimagining classic plays for contemporary audiencesMental health representation in Black familiesEmerging artist support networks and collaborationTheater training and its transferable professional skillsFirst-time homebuying and financial literacyParental support for non-traditional career pathsSelf-tape audition process and industry barriers

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May 20, 2026

Try Not to Laugh with Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle

Broadway revival strategy and casting diversityTheater accessibility programs and community outreachActor career management across film, TV, and stage
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Apr 22, 2026

Turn off Your Socials with Angel Reese

NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) Deal Strategy and NegotiationMental Health and Social Media Detox for Young AthletesWomen in Sports Business and Brand Building
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Apr 29, 2026

Come Back for Greatness with Allyson and Wes Felix

Pregnancy discrimination in sports sponsorshipMaternity protections and performance-based contractsWomen-specific athletic footwear design and manufacturing
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May 6, 2026

Hoard Memories with Loved Ones with Dave Chappelle

Comedy as cultural commentary and artistic expressionParenting philosophy and child developmentCommunity building and local investment
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May 13, 2026

It’s Okay to Apologize to Your Kids with Serena Williams

Fertility and conception challengesEgg freezing and reproductive autonomyIn vitro fertilization (IVF)
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Apr 15, 2026

Have a Good Laugh with Jimmy Kimmel

Late-Night Television HostingComedy Career DevelopmentWork-Life Balance for Working Parents
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Apr 8, 2026

Call These Times What They Are: Janky with Hasan Minhaj

Immigration and the American DreamParenting and Generational TraumaStand-up Comedy as Catharsis and Social Commentary
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Apr 1, 2026

Stop Chasing The Shiny Things with Jamie Lee Curtis

Authentic aging and rejecting cosmetic industry narrativesPurpose-driven work vs. career achievementParental influence on groundedness and character
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Oct 29, 2025

Share the Shine with Kenan Thompson

Child actor career development and early industry entryParenting philosophy and sibling relationshipsSaturday Night Live cast dynamics and institutional culture
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Nov 5, 2025

The Making of A Style Icon

Fashion as political and cultural communicationRacial representation in media and fashion industryFirst Lady role and public image management
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Mar 25, 2026

Building a Legacy with Ayesha and Stephen Curry

Marriage and partnership dynamics in high-profile careersParenting strategies for children in public/high-profile familiesWork-life balance and boundary-setting for high-achieving professionals
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Nov 12, 2025

Let’s Talk About Hair

Black hair care and maintenance practicesSalon culture and community buildingWorkplace hair discrimination and CROWN Act legislation
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Nov 14, 2025

IMO Presents: The Look Live with Tracee Ellis Ross

Fashion as Political Communication and Narrative ControlFirst Lady Role and Institutional ExpectationsBlack Women in High-Profile Public Roles
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Mar 18, 2026

There's a Right Way to Move Through Old Beefs with Monica

Manufactured Celebrity Rivalries and Media NarrativesParenting Philosophy and Readiness AssessmentSurvivor's Guilt in High-Achieving Individuals
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Mar 13, 2026

One Year of IMO with Michelle and Craig

Mental Health and TherapyParenting Philosophy and Child DevelopmentSetting Boundaries and Saying No
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Nov 19, 2025

I’m Not Disappearing - A Candid Conversation About Aging

Aging and mortality awareness in intentional livingWomen's activism and intergenerational leadershipBody image and anti-aging pressures in fashion and media
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Nov 21, 2025

Love the Process with Cynthia Erivo

Authenticity and personal branding in entertainmentInstitutional racism and microaggressions in elite creative institutionsMethod acting and emotional embodiment techniques
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Nov 26, 2025

Behind The Looks with Meredith Koop

First Lady Fashion and Political MessagingPersonal Styling as Strategic Career PathDesigner Diversity and American Fashion Industry
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Nov 28, 2025

IMO Presents: The Look Live with Wesley Morris

Fashion as Political Messaging and RepresentationFirst Lady Role and Institutional Constraints on WomenMemoir Writing and Cultural Criticism
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Dec 3, 2025

Find Your Adventure with Katt Williams

Jehovah's Witness upbringing and religious restrictions on entertainmentEmancipation and homelessness at age 13Door-to-door sales as business training ground
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