*Audible, Inc. has teamed with Higher Ground for the release of Michelle Obama’s new podcast that will debut next month.
Obama’s podcast titled, “Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast” is the first Original project in the multi-year first-look production deal between Audible and the former first lady’s production company.
The weekly podcast drops in March exclusively on Audible for two weeks, then available widely wherever podcasts are found.
According to a news release, the series will feature Obama’s “remarkable” and “inspiring” conversations” with the celebrities who joined her during last year’s six-city U.S. tour for her new bestselling book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.” Obama spoke intimately with Ellen DeGeneres, Tyler Perry, Conan O’Brien, Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Hoda Kotb, David Letterman, and more
Per the news release: “Listen as Mrs. Obama and her friends explore themes like building meaningful relationships; issues connected to race, gender, and visibility; the habits and principles they have used to successfully adapt to change and overcome obstacles; and the importance of lighting up for others to reveal the richness and potential around us.”
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“Like so many people around the world, I felt isolated, disconnected, and discouraged during the pandemic. Writing The Light We Carry was a way for me to make sense of it and reflect on some of the biggest challenges we all face in life—and the tour was an incredible way to share those stories with my readers and connect with real people once again,” said Obama in a statement.
“The best part is that this time around I got to bring some of my best friends and favorite personalities to join in the fun. That’s what Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast is all about—it’s a deeper examination of those fun and meaningful moments, lovingly made by our incredible team at Higher Ground and the fantastic people at Audible. I can’t wait for you all to take a listen,” she added.
Zola Mashariki, Head of Audible Studios, said: “While only a finite number of tickets were available for Mrs. Obama’s tour events, listeners globally are invited into these intimate conversations through Audible. Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast feels like a phone call with a friend, filled with nourishing conversation and enlightening moments of empathy. The appetite for Michelle Obama’s work is immense; our global customer base has logged over 41 million hours of listening time with President and Mrs. Obama’s audiobooks. We’re honored to offer those avid listeners and new audiences Audible Original content that matches the elevated and thoughtful discourse the Obamas are known for – diving deeper into nuanced and earnest conversations in a way that only audio storytelling can accomplish.”
“Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast” releases on March 7.
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