Michelle Obama’s most empowering quotes on motherhood, marriage and success
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Your support makes all the difference.As a former First Lady, lawyer and now, bestselling author, Michelle Obama is undoubtedly a role model for millions of women everywhere.
The Princeton University graduate is also a vocal champion for women’s rights and runs a global initiative, Global Girls Alliance, which seeks to empower adolescent girls around the world through education.
It should come as no surprise that during her eight year-long tenure at The White House and in the years since, Michelle has become renowned for her inspiring soundbites on everything from motherhood and marriage to diversity and success.
Ahead of her highly-anticipated visit to London on Sunday 14 April, where she’s scheduled to speak at an event to promote her memoir, Becoming, we look back at some of Michelle Obama’s most empowering quotes.
Scroll through our selection in the gallery above.
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