Michelle Obama Creators & Guests

Michelle Obama is a lawyer, university administrator, and writer. She was also First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017.

Valerie Jarrett is a businesswoman, advocate for equality & justice, best selling author, and assistant to the president for public engagement & intergovernmental affairs.

Barack Obama is an American politician and attorney who served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017, becoming the first African American to hold the office. A graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School, Obama began his political career as a community organizer in Chicago before serving in the Illinois State Senate and later the U.S. Senate. His 2008 presidential campaign, centered on themes of hope and change, captured global attention and led to a historic election victory. During his presidency, Obama signed landmark legislation such as the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), oversaw the operation that led to the killing of Osama bin Laden, and implemented measures to combat the Great Recession. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009. Since leaving office, Obama has remained an influential public figure, authoring best-selling memoirs and engaging in advocacy through the Obama Foundation.

Dr. Sharon Malone is an obstetrician.

Conan O'Brien is a television host, comedian, writer, and producer. O'Brien moved to Los Angeles to join the writing team for HBO's popular news-show parody Not Necessarily the News. He wrote for the program for two years and acted in several improvisational groups, including the Groundlings. O'Brien is best known for his work as a host for late-night talk shows for 28 years. O'Brien is the host of the Conan Needs A Friend podcast.

Denielle Heard is a Chief Legal Officer and Managing Director of Diversified Search Group.

Marian Lois Robinson is the mother of Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States, and Craig Robinson, a basketball executive, and the mother-in-law of former U.S. President Barack Obama.

Heather McGhee is a political commentator and strategist.

Michele Norris is a radio journalist and former host of the National Public Radio.

Tracee Ellis Ross is an American actress, producer, and director. She played in the ABC sitcom Black-ish (2014-2022), for which she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy in 2017 and multiple Emmy nominations. Ross was also Joan Clayton on the UPN/CW series Girlfriends (2000-2008), a show that became a cultural touchstone for its portrayal of African American women. Beyond acting, she has been an influential voice in advocating for diversity and representation in Hollywood. Ross also launched her own hair care line, Pattern, which caters to curly and textured hair.

Craig Robinson is a college basketball coach, basketball executive, and broadcaster.

Denielle Pemberton is the Chief Legal Officer and Managing Director at Diversified Search Group.

Kelly Dibble is a Senior Vice President & Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations.