As the Obamas prepare to leave the White House, the world is preparing to say goodbye to one of the most influential First Ladies.
Michelle Obama has kept us in awe of her choices since she first appeared on the global stage during her husband’s first presidential campaign in 2008. If there was ever an award for the most famous and influential political spouse, the accolade would go hands down to the 53-year old mother-of-two.
During her term as First Lady, she charmed and wooed her way into the public’s heart with her warmth, approachability and sense of fun (that carpool karaoke session with james Corden!), dedicated herself to her chosen causes with admirable commitment, and empowered women with her sass, her sense of belief and robust values.
While Michelle has emphatically claimed she will not, like former First Lady Hillary Clinton, be running for president, it is clear that her future in swaying opinions is far from over.
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This story is from the January 2017 edition of The Singapore Women's Weekly.
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