Michelle Obama has advice for girl's battling self-doubt

CNN's Sara Sidner moderates a timely discussion about empowering girls across the globe with former First Lady Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney and Melinda French Gates.
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[@terrasai2857]

I’m a grown man struggling with self doubt and this was still helpful.

[@CookieBear187]

It’s nice to hear things like this every once in a while, especially as a 25 year old woman. We put so much pressure on ourselves, but it’s important to look back and see just how far we’ve come

[@sanjanahegde01]

"You knew who you were when you were in high school. And you let go of some of that for lots of reasons. People. College. Situations. People around you. And once you relearn to re-be the girl you were in high school you will grow into the full woman you will be."

[@perfectlycontented]

I’m a full grown person and I could watch this over and over again 😭 thank you, amazing women, for being open with your self-doubt

[@thessalymeteora3789]

If I could give my 25 year old self advice it would be to stop being a doormat and start standing up for myself. Stop people pleasing and be assertive. I just turned 40 and I’m learning how to do these things now. ❤

[@Cynariaa]

I needed to hear all of this so bad.

[@komalafzal8004]

I believe that there are no coincidences in life. This video wasn't one either. Michelle and Melinda's words really struck a chord with me as a soon to be 24 year old. I'm realizing how much I gave up because of self-doubt and selfish people around me, who merely looked at me as a tool to fulfill their needs and wants first, without me having the proper chance or ability to recognize my own, in the midst of emotional blackmail and over-scrutinization and judgements of my actions. I now realize, I am free and I am worthy. Alhamdulilah.

[@EatorCookwithAnn]

I am 33 year olds this year, I am still struggling with my self-doubt event situation but this speech has inspired me a lot. Thank you

[@mayohsetsuna]

If I could give my 25yr old self advice? I’d tell her to do it all for YOU, and not for someone else.

[@auntyayosstories2861]

Define failure as not trying! That's 🔥. Thank you

[@donutswaffles2394]

This is so inspiring for a new mama, not just young girls. You are enough and you are the best mama for your kids.

[@andersonb.8902]

Seeing our own Wanjiru Wahome 🇰🇪 share the platform with these powerful women wow we are so proud of her

[@serene_life6778]

Michelle Obama is certainly passing the light on to the women and girls in the world. It's her virtue and compassion that radiates and has a lasting effect. So much love and best wishes to her and her family. Thank you for being so open and true.

[@janicestevenson6496]

"In order to break the cycles of negativity, you got to get up every day and do the work right before you."

[@Mari-hb5do]

As someone who's been struggling with this a lot in my middle 20s now too and especially as life changing decisions come up, it's also the idea that to be taken seriously, I need to hide my Feminine side and be always in the masculine/aggressive energy because of authority or male figures that have been invasive, aggressive and/or disrespectful and I have had to constantly be on alert or defend myself, because those I come across often take advantage of my more gentle side so I'm always on defense mode... like, you can not be taken seriously unless you look or act more masculine or be extra serious.

[@sarmi0021]

Much needed... Such an amazing woman ✨ so inspiring she is. Wish I have someone in my life to motivate me & tell me it's okay to have flaws & believe in me.

[@veileen4027]

“There is power in what we do everyday” - that is profound to me 💕

[@shelitarowe1532]

The positivity and encouragement is always felt genuinely by her. A real woman that inspires and lead by example! 💙

[@Donimo90]

Wow... I love this!!! I needed this. I respect this so much.

[@joannafernandes2350]

I'm going to listen to this every day. When Melinda and Michelle said you knew who you were you knew your power and it was second-guessed, I felt that. I was the third highest-ranking student in my class and always met with crude remarks like why do you study so much are you working on a PhD along the way I internalized it. Now it's time for me to step in my full power and potential for me, the woman of the future generations and the one that has gone before making sacrifices and paving the way for us.