The 5 Best Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast Episodes
1) Michelle Obama
On the very first episode of Your Mama’s Kitchen, we’re joined by former First Lady, Michelle Lavaughn Robinson Obama. Mother, lawyer and author of her latest title The Light We Carry, Michelle talks ...Show More
2) Tamron Hall
Journalist and Emmy award-winning TV host Tamron Hall talks about how her upbringing in the small, rural town of Luling, Texas paved the way for her to follow her dreams of being on TV. She praises th...Show More
3) George Takei
Michele is joined by author, civil rights activist, and famed Star Trek actor George Takei. George’s story of his mother’s kitchen is far different than our other guests—he didn’t have one growing up....Show More
4) “Our Hair is a Portal into our Souls” with Tracee Ellis Ross
Michelle and Tracee Ellis Ross discuss their personal style, the power of self-expression, and finding self-worth outside of romantic relationships. (Plus: Sit-downs with Michelle’s personal stylists!...Show More
5) “We All Have A Light” with Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry and Michelle discuss their different—but extremely powerful—childhood memories, the drive to succeed as working class Black folks and the difficulty of raising kids in the spotlight. Bonus...Show More
6) Jurnee Smollett Clocks in as the Flavor Flav of the Family
Actress Jurnee Smollett talks lessons in activism and creativity from her family. Being one of six children, Jurnee recounts how her mother was able to juggle care for all the kids while prioritizing ...Show More
7) Sam Sanders on the Healing Powers of Smothered Chicken
Journalist, podcast host and radio star Sam Sanders takes us back to his roots in Texas, where everyone one in his house was a cook and there was a local "rabbit" man who sold all kinds of meat from h...Show More
8) Molly Jong-Fast on Alcoholism, Dementia and a Mom Addicted to Fame
Michele chats with author, journalist, and political commentator Molly Jong-Fast. Molly's new book, How to Lose Your Mother: A Daughter's Memoir depicts the emotionally complex relationship she had wi...Show More
9) How Pyet DeSpain Won Next Level Chef By Embracing Her Roots
Chef, cookbook author, and winner of Next Level Chef, Pyet DeSpain, shares how her Mexican and Native American roots shaped her extraordinary culinary career. Pyet talks about growing up on the Osage ...Show More
10) Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich History
Bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians, Kevin Kwan, reflects on his “Huck Finn-style” childhood in Singapore. He shares the real-life inspirations behind Crazy Rich Asians (including a memory from di...Show More