Overview

• Michelle Obama quipped on the June 18 IMO podcast episode that she was “so glad” she didn’t have a son because he “would’ve been a Barack Obama,” acknowledging the pressures that come with her husband’s legacy.
• She argued that mothers must not only love their sons but also actively raise them to build resilience, empathy and a sense of civic duty.
• During the discussion, Obama emphasized teaching boys to navigate interactions with authority figures, communicate effectively in relationships and contribute compassionately to their communities.
• She praised her elder daughter Malia’s choice to drop “Obama” from her professional name as a way to forge her own path in the film industry.
• The former first lady celebrated Sasha’s 24th birthday with a family Instagram post, expressing pride in her younger daughter’s development into adulthood.