Higher Ground, the media company founded by former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, on Thursday announced a special six-part limited companion series to its hit podcast IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson, with one episode to be taped at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
The new series is an extension of the former First Lady’s forthcoming book The Look from Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, on sale Nov. 4.
The Look is a journey through Obama's style evolution, from the moment she entered 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, Obama’s trusted stylist, as well as makeup artist Carl Ray and hairstylists Yene Damtew and Njeri Radway, The Look brings readers behind the scenes not only to reveal how her most memorable looks came together but also to tell a powerful story about how we present ourselves.
Premiering weekly, beginning on Nov. 5, IMO: The Look podcast takes a deeper look into Obama’s journey as a defining force in style—both within and beyond the White House. Obama will be joined on stage in conversation by acrtress Tracee Ellis Ross on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 8:00pm at BAM. BAM members can purchase tickets now, while tickets for the general public go on sale on Oct 20 at 1:00pm.
Through candid, intimate conversations with the creative minds behind her hair, makeup and wardrobe, along with fashion insiders and influential voices such as Jane Fonda, Nina Garcia, Bethann Hardison, Elaine Welteroth and Jenna Lyons, Obama will reveal how she and her team transformed the scrutiny of her public image into a celebration of self-expression, inclusion and impact.
The series explores the importance of representation and inclusivity—particularly in a moment when many perspectives and cultures are at threat of being silenced or erased.
