2. Early Life
Grew up in Chicago
Traveled 3 hours per day to a magnet high
school
Went to Princeton and Harvard Law
"Michelle works harder than anyone I know…I'd
come home from basketball practice, and
she'd be working. I'd sit down on the couch and
watch TV; she'd keep working. When I turned off
the TV, she'd still be working.“ – Craig Robinson
3. The turning point
Worked at prestigious law firm Sidley and
Austin, but didn’t feel connected to her job
Her father’s death and a friend’s death made
her reconsider her life choices
“It made me realize that I could die tomorrow. I
had to ask myself, Is this how I want to spend my
time? I knew I would never feel a sense of
passion or joy about the law. I was on a
conveyor belt.”
4. First Lady and Total Leader
Let’s Move! and Joining Forces address our
nation’s biggest social challenges
Obama’s work impacts the community and
focuses on issues she cares about
Supports her husband’s agenda, her kids also get
involved
She gets personal satisfaction from her work
“This isn’t just a policy issue for me. This is a passion.
This is my mission. I am determined to work with folks
across this country to change the way a generation
of kids thinks about food and nutrition."
5. Family matters
She takes an active role in
her kids’ lives
She plans family-friendly
entertainment in the White
House
Her mother lives with the
family to help with childcare
I like to be a presence in my kids' school. I
want to know the teachers; I want to know
the other parents."
6. Fashion icon
Mixes high fashion
with casual clothing
Promotes young
designers, women
and minorities
