The Light We Carry By Michelle Obama

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The Power Of Small

20230102

20230103 (R4)

Michelle Obama shares her insights and strategies for living boldly in an uncertain world by drawing on her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady offering inspiration to us all.

The Light We Carry follows on from her critically acclaimed and global best-selling memoir, Becoming. Here she draws on her life experiences to illustrate how she has overcome obstacles in her personal and professional life. She looks at how she has embraced fear of the unknown to fuel accomplishment and success; how friendship and family continue to be bedrocks in remaining grounded and overcoming adversity, and the power she has found in small acts in the face of doubt. She is frank when she explores issues linked to race, gender and visibility. She also lays out the meaning behind 'going high'.

Michelle Obama served as First Lady of the United States from 2009-2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs Obama started her career as an attorney at a Chicago law firm where she met her husband, Barack Obama. She founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organisation that prepares young people for careers in public service. She is an advocate for voting rights, girls' education, and children's health. She has two daughters and lives with her husband in Washington, D.C.

Michelle Obama shares her insights & strategies for living boldly in an uncertain world.

Michelle Obama shares her insights and strategies for living boldly in an uncertain world.

Decoding Fear

20230102

20230103 (R4)
20230104 (R4)

Michelle Obama shares her insights and experiences of overcoming fear and using it to fuel success when life's challenges feel insurmountable and overwhelming.

The Light We Carry follows on from her critically acclaimed and global best-selling memoir, Becoming. Here she draws on her life experiences to illustrate how she has overcome obstacles in her personal and professional life. She looks at how she has embraced fear of the unknown to fuel accomplishment and success; how friendship and family continue to be bedrocks in remaining grounded and overcoming adversity, and the power she has found in small acts in the face of doubt. She is frank when she explores issues linked to race, gender, and visibility. She also lays out the meaning behind 'going high'.

Michelle Obama shares her insights on overcoming fear in the face of life's challenges.

Michelle Obama shares her insights and strategies for living boldly in an uncertain world.

Am I Seen?

20230102

20230104 (R4)
20230105 (R4)

Michelle Obama reads from her book about overcoming feeling different, and her father's invaluable life lessons on building confidence and a powerful sense of self.

The Light We Carry follows on from her critically acclaimed and global best-selling memoir, Becoming. Here she draws on her life experiences to illustrate how she has overcome obstacles in her personal and professional life. She looks at how she has embraced fear of the unknown to fuel accomplishment and success; how friendship and family continue to be bedrocks in remaining grounded and overcoming adversity, and the power she has found in small acts in the face of doubt. She is frank when she explores issues linked to race, gender, and visibility. She also lays out the meaning behind 'going high'.

Michelle Obama talks about overcoming feeling different and that you don't belong.

Michelle Obama shares her insights and strategies for living boldly in an uncertain world.

Friendship

20230102

20230105 (R4)
20230106 (R4)

Michelle Obama reads from her book about the power of friendship. For her, friends are a bedrock in uncertain times and they are always there to make the good times fun and memorable.

The Light We Carry follows on from her critically acclaimed and global best-selling memoir, Becoming. Here she draws on her life experiences to illustrate how she has overcome obstacles in her personal and professional life. She looks at how she has embraced fear of the unknown to fuel accomplishment and success; how friendship and family continue to be bedrocks in remaining grounded and overcoming adversity, and the power she has found in small acts in the face of doubt. She is frank when she explores issues linked to race, gender, and visibility. She also lays out the meaning behind 'going high'.

Michelle Obama reads from her book about the value of friendship.

Michelle Obama shares her insights and strategies for living boldly in an uncertain world.

Going High

20230102

20230106 (R4)
20230107 (R4)

Michelle Obama reads from her book about her strategies for living boldly in uncertain times. Today, she tells us how Going High became a guiding principle for her and her family.

Michelle Obama reads from her book about what Going High means to her.

Michelle Obama shares her insights and strategies for living boldly in an uncertain world.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	The Power Of Small	20230102	20230103 (R4)	Michelle Obama shares her insights and strategies for living boldly in an uncertain world by drawing on her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady offering inspiration to us all. The Light We Carry follows on from her critically acclaimed and global best-selling memoir, Becoming. Here she draws on her life experiences to illustrate how she has overcome obstacles in her personal and professional life. She looks at how she has embraced fear of the unknown to fuel accomplishment and success; how friendship and family continue to be bedrocks in remaining grounded and overcoming adversity, and the power she has found in small acts in the face of doubt. She is frank when she explores issues linked to race, gender and visibility. She also lays out the meaning behind 'going high'. Michelle Obama served as First Lady of the United States from 2009-2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs Obama started her career as an attorney at a Chicago law firm where she met her husband, Barack Obama. She founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organisation that prepares young people for careers in public service. She is an advocate for voting rights, girls' education, and children's health. She has two daughters and lives with her husband in Washington, D.C. Michelle Obama shares her insights & strategies for living boldly in an uncertain world. Michelle Obama shares her insights and strategies for living boldly in an uncertain world.
02	Decoding Fear	20230102	20230103 (R4) 20230104 (R4)	Michelle Obama shares her insights and experiences of overcoming fear and using it to fuel success when life's challenges feel insurmountable and overwhelming. The Light We Carry follows on from her critically acclaimed and global best-selling memoir, Becoming. Here she draws on her life experiences to illustrate how she has overcome obstacles in her personal and professional life. She looks at how she has embraced fear of the unknown to fuel accomplishment and success; how friendship and family continue to be bedrocks in remaining grounded and overcoming adversity, and the power she has found in small acts in the face of doubt. She is frank when she explores issues linked to race, gender, and visibility. She also lays out the meaning behind 'going high'. Michelle Obama served as First Lady of the United States from 2009-2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs Obama started her career as an attorney at a Chicago law firm where she met her husband, Barack Obama. She founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organisation that prepares young people for careers in public service. She is an advocate for voting rights, girls' education, and children's health. She has two daughters and lives with her husband in Washington, D.C. Michelle Obama shares her insights on overcoming fear in the face of life's challenges. Michelle Obama shares her insights and strategies for living boldly in an uncertain world.
03	Am I Seen?	20230102	20230104 (R4) 20230105 (R4)	Michelle Obama reads from her book about overcoming feeling different, and her father's invaluable life lessons on building confidence and a powerful sense of self. The Light We Carry follows on from her critically acclaimed and global best-selling memoir, Becoming. Here she draws on her life experiences to illustrate how she has overcome obstacles in her personal and professional life. She looks at how she has embraced fear of the unknown to fuel accomplishment and success; how friendship and family continue to be bedrocks in remaining grounded and overcoming adversity, and the power she has found in small acts in the face of doubt. She is frank when she explores issues linked to race, gender, and visibility. She also lays out the meaning behind 'going high'. Michelle Obama served as First Lady of the United States from 2009-2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs Obama started her career as an attorney at a Chicago law firm where she met her husband, Barack Obama. She founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organisation that prepares young people for careers in public service. She is an advocate for voting rights, girls' education, and children's health. She has two daughters and lives with her husband in Washington, D.C. Michelle Obama talks about overcoming feeling different and that you don't belong. Michelle Obama shares her insights and strategies for living boldly in an uncertain world.
04	Friendship	20230102	20230105 (R4) 20230106 (R4)	Michelle Obama reads from her book about the power of friendship. For her, friends are a bedrock in uncertain times and they are always there to make the good times fun and memorable. The Light We Carry follows on from her critically acclaimed and global best-selling memoir, Becoming. Here she draws on her life experiences to illustrate how she has overcome obstacles in her personal and professional life. She looks at how she has embraced fear of the unknown to fuel accomplishment and success; how friendship and family continue to be bedrocks in remaining grounded and overcoming adversity, and the power she has found in small acts in the face of doubt. She is frank when she explores issues linked to race, gender, and visibility. She also lays out the meaning behind 'going high'. Michelle Obama served as First Lady of the United States from 2009-2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs Obama started her career as an attorney at a Chicago law firm where she met her husband, Barack Obama. She founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organisation that prepares young people for careers in public service. She is an advocate for voting rights, girls' education, and children's health. She has two daughters and lives with her husband in Washington, D.C. Michelle Obama reads from her book about the value of friendship. Michelle Obama shares her insights and strategies for living boldly in an uncertain world.
05	Going High	20230102	20230106 (R4) 20230107 (R4)	Michelle Obama reads from her book about her strategies for living boldly in uncertain times. Today, she tells us how Going High became a guiding principle for her and her family. The Light We Carry follows on from her critically acclaimed and global best-selling memoir, Becoming. Here she draws on her life experiences to illustrate how she has overcome obstacles in her personal and professional life. She looks at how she has embraced fear of the unknown to fuel accomplishment and success; how friendship and family continue to be bedrocks in remaining grounded and overcoming adversity, and the power she has found in small acts in the face of doubt. She is frank when she explores issues linked to race, gender and visibility. She also lays out the meaning behind 'going high'. Michelle Obama served as First Lady of the United States from 2009-2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs Obama started her career as an attorney at a Chicago law firm where she met her husband, Barack Obama. She founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organisation that prepares young people for careers in public service. She is an advocate for voting rights, girls' education, and children's health. She has two daughters and lives with her husband in Washington, D.C. Michelle Obama reads from her book about what Going High means to her. Michelle Obama shares her insights and strategies for living boldly in an uncertain world.