IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

Across Generations: Michelle Obama and Her Mentees

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Sep 30, 2020
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ADVICE

Invest In Long-Term Mentorship

  • Take time to build long-term mentorships that evolve over years and mutual learning is expected.
  • Seek mentors and stay connected; mentorship benefits flow both ways and grows with time.
ANECDOTE

From Interns To Lifelong Colleagues

  • Christine, China, and Yane each began as White House interns or staff and stayed connected long after their initial roles.
  • Their careers progressed into research, trip direction, and hairstyling with ongoing ties to Michelle Obama.
ADVICE

Embrace Risk And Learn From Failure

  • Embrace risk and avoid only taking the "safe" path to build unique careers.
  • Allow failure to be part of growth and let it make you braver and more mindful in choices.
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