(BPRW) Higher Ground to launch ‘IMO: The Look’ podcast series with Michelle Obama on November 5, with live events alongside book release | Press releases
(BPRW) Higher Ground to launch ‘IMO: The Look’ podcast series with Michelle Obama on November 5, with live events alongside book release
(Black PR wire) Higher Ground, the media company founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, today announced a six-part limited series special for its hit podcast. IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson. The new series is an expansion of the former First Lady’s upcoming book, THE LOOK, Since Crown Publishing Groupon sale November 4, 2025.
Weekly premiere, starting November 5 IMO: the look The podcast takes a closer look at Michelle Obama’s journey as a defining force of style, both within and beyond the White House. Through candid and intimate conversations with the creative minds behind her hair, makeup and wardrobe, as well as fashion insiders and influential voices such as Jane Fonda, Nina Garcia, Bethann Hardison, Elaine Welteroth and Jenna Lyons, she reveals how she and her team transformed the scrutiny of her public image into a celebration of self-expression, inclusion and of the impact. A companion to his book THE LOOKthe series celebrates the way his authenticity and heritage have not only defined his approach to style, but continues to shape the social and political conversation about who can be seen and how. This series explores the importance of representation and inclusiveness, especially in a time when many perspectives and cultures threaten to be silenced or erased.
In two live podcast recordings, Mrs. Obama will be joined on stage for conversation by Tracee Ellis Ross on Wednesday, November 5 at 8 p.m. at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and by Wesley Morris on Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Sixth & I in Washington, DC. Fans were able to purchase tickets on Monday, October 20 at 1 p.m. EST via michelleobamabooks.com.
Mrs. Obama’s next book, THE LOOK, is a breathtaking journey through the evolution of her style, from the moment she first appeared in the public eye during her husband’s U.S. Senate campaign, through her time as the first Black First Lady, and to today as one of this country’s most influential figures. Featuring the voices of Meredith Koop, Mrs. Obama’s trusted stylist, as well as makeup artist Carl Ray and hairstylists Yene Damtew and Njeri Radway, THE LOOK takes readers behind the scenes to not only reveal how her most memorable looks were created, but also to tell a powerful story about how we present ourselves.
Higher Ground’s hit podcasts include IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinsonwhich features the former First Lady and her older brother giving their candid opinions and perspectives on the everyday issues that shape our lives, our relationships and the world around us; The wonder of Steviea seven-episode series that covers Stevie Wonder’s iconic legacy, featuring exclusive conversations with Wonder and a wide range of A-list fans; Fela Kuti: Fear no manan Audible Original of twelve episodes exploring the extraordinary story of Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, hosted by RadiolabThey are Jad Abumrad; Your mom’s kitchenwhere award-winning journalist Michele Norris and her guests explore the complexities of family life and how their early culinary experiences helped shape their personal and professional lives; Michelle Obama: the light podcast, an audible original that features Michelle Obama’s inspiring conversations with esteemed friends like Ellen DeGeneres, Tyler Perry, Conan O’Brien and Oprah Winfrey; The great successan audio documentary series hosted by Alex Pappademas focusing on elements of popular culture that have defined and changed our culture; Tell them, I am, a collection of universal stories from Muslim voices; Renegades: born in the United Statesa series of conversations between President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen; The Michelle Obama Podcast; And The sum of us, based on the bestselling book by Heather McGhee.
Source: Penguin Random House
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