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Michelle Obama Urges Working Moms: Balance Career and Family

1/22/2026

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama says women should keep their careers while raising children during a podcast appearance.
She notes that children fail to appreciate mothers' sacrifices and urges mothers to keep something for themselves as their children grow independent.
Obama acknowledges the challenge of balancing career and family and urges patience and long-term thinking.
Obama highlights barriers women face in America and asks men raising daughters to recognize them.

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama says women should keep their careers while raising children during a podcast appearance.
She notes that children fail to appreciate mothers' sacrifices and urges mothers to keep something for themselves as their children grow independent.
Obama acknowledges the challenge of balancing career and family and urges patience and long-term thinking.
Obama highlights barriers women face in America and asks men raising daughters to recognize them.