IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
Higher Ground
Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their unique experiences and candid perspectives to a range of listeners’ personal dilemmas, from the everyday to the existential. Each week, they’re joined by special guests to tackle audience questions with practical advice, relatable anecdotes, and plenty of laughs. From dating and relationships to parenting and financial planning, IMO sees the iconic First Lady at her most relaxed and honest. This podcast will leave you laughing, reflecting, and feeling more prepared to tackle life’s challenges. Join the fun and submit your questions at imopod.com!
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Oct 21, 2026 • 1h 8min
Trust Your Creativity with Mahershala Ali
Mahershala Ali, the two-time Academy Award-winning actor known for Moonlight and Green Book, reflects on his Bay Area upbringing, conversion to Islam, and the creative path that led from college basketball to acting. He discusses fatherhood, family, honoring women, challenging typecasting, and his emotionally layered new film, Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother.
Oct 14, 2026 • 1h 14min
Acknowledge the Challenge with Kylie Kelce
Kylie Kelce, former field hockey player, coach, podcast host, and autism advocate, joins for a candid conversation about life in the spotlight. She discusses finding her voice, parenting four daughters, coaching young women, staying rooted in Philadelphia, and challenging the WAG stereotype. She also shares the funny Tinder story that led to her marriage to Jason Kelce.
Oct 7, 2026 • 1h 28min
Stay Curious with Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad
Award-winning sisters Phylicia Rashad, celebrated actor and stage director, and Debbie Allen, acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and producer, share stories of their Houston upbringing and Howard University years. They explore sisterhood, education, cultural discovery in Mexico, and reshaping A Different World for today. They also discuss building careers across performance and production, staying curious, and embracing aging naturally.
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Sep 30, 2026 • 1h 16min
Living Unapologetically with Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone, acclaimed actor, artist, humanitarian, and author, shares a candid journey from an unconventional Pennsylvania childhood to Hollywood stardom. She discusses family trauma, poverty, reproductive health, Basic Instinct, Casino, parenting, illness, aging publicly, and finding freedom in living unapologetically.
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Sep 25, 2026 • 43min
Pursue What You Love Before You Pursue Love with Jay Shetty [From the Archives]
Jay Shetty, author, storyteller, podcaster, and former Hindu monk, joins Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson for a candid conversation about ambition, dating, and designing a fulfilling life. They explore money in relationships, choosing a supportive partner, balancing entrepreneurship with family, and why vulnerability can strengthen leadership. A thoughtful look at pursuing purpose without putting love on hold.
Sep 23, 2026 • 53min
Stories of Motherhood and Home (from “Stories From a Stranger with Hunter Prosper”)
Sharon Bradley, a mother of ten and grandmother from a sprawling multigenerational family, reflects on adoption, motherhood, and the enduring memory of her late mother, Helene. She recalls Helene’s larger-than-life spirit and the grief of losing her. Sharon also shares the joys and challenges of raising a big family, while other mothers explore reunion, disability, and what makes a family.
Sep 16, 2026 • 1h 14min
Embracing a New Era with H.E.R.
H.E.R., the Grammy-winning musician, actor, director, and producer, discusses stepping into a new era of confidence and creative independence. She explores Filipino-American identity, bringing Filipino folklore to the screen in Forgotten Island, and growing up surrounded by music. She also reflects on early fame, industry pressure, anonymity, meaningful connection, and finding inspiration through a fuller life.
Sep 9, 2026 • 1h 21min
Harness the Hustle with 2 Chainz
2 Chainz, the Grammy-winning rapper, entrepreneur, actor, and bestselling author, opens up about growing up in College Park, basketball, and life around the trap. He shares how Lil Wayne reshaped his ambitions, why observation fuels his music, and how discipline drives his creativity. He also reflects on marriage, rejection, intuition, and reconnecting with his father late in life.
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Sep 2, 2026 • 1h 18min
The Michelle Obama Interview (from “Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso”)
Michelle Obama, attorney, author of Becoming, and former First Lady, reflects on life after the White House and her move into podcasting. She revisits her South Side childhood, Marian Robinson’s influence, meeting Barack, and navigating public scrutiny. She also explores education, military families, political anger, economic pain, grief, and protecting hope for future generations.
Aug 28, 2026 • 60min
You Need to Learn to Say No (Even to an Inauguration) with Taraji P. Henson [From the Archives]
Taraji P. Henson, Academy Award–nominated actor, producer, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate, talks about setting boundaries and choosing yourself. She recalls White House memories, discusses burnout and self-care, explains taking family to therapy, and shares how she built TPH beauty. There are candid takes on cultural pressure, saying no, and finding joy in downtime.
