Huma Abedin on Defining Your Own Legacy

It’s impossible to know how Hillary Clinton’s life would have run without Huma Abedin. From the late '90s through 2016, Huma occupied a central role in running Hillary’s life as an aide and personal advisor. She remained private even when both her personal and professional lives were embroiled in simultaneous crises, from her previous husband’s infidelity to Hillary’s emails. Now, she’s setting out to define herself in her own words.

In this episode, Huma talks about:

• Staying connected to her roots
• Working her way up in the White House
• Keeping her professional and personal lives private
• Seeking help for her mental health 
• Creating a reputation of her own

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