INBOUND2017 delivered one of the most anticipated keynotes on Wednesday morning. Former First Lady, or as she’d like to call herself Former First Spouse, Michelle Obama gave the audience an experience they’d never forget. The keynote, which was in an interview format, was conducted by the author of The New York Times best-selling essay collection Bad Feminist, Roxane Gay.
Tomorrow I’ve gotta speak in front of 13,000 people so I don’t know how tonight is going to go
— roxane gay (@rgay) September 26, 2017
ALL about this!! @MichelleObama has arrived. #inspireus #INBOUND17 #INBOUND2017 #Boston pic.twitter.com/IfImJRGBR4
— Jay Hall (@Jwhallca) September 27, 2017
During the keynote, Michelle Obama discussed the importance of leadership and how fear is not a tool to lead with. She also mentioned how every failure is a stepping stone to becoming a stronger person.
“You can try to lead with fear, but it doesn’t work. It isn’t healthy.” Bring it, Michelle. #Inbound17 pic.twitter.com/4ipSToOBhE
— Rebecca Joyner (@RebeccaMJoyner) September 27, 2017
“Each failure, each crushing blow…made me stronger. I was ready for the highs and lows.” – @MichelleObama #INBOUND17
— Jessie-Lee Nichols (@jhyphenl) September 27, 2017
An epitome of grace herself, Michelle stressed on the fact that life teaches you grace. That no matter how difficult a situation gets, or whatever life throws at you, be graceful and do not be afraid.
“I always tell young people not to be afraid of challenges and obstacles. Life teaches you grace.” @MichelleObama #INBOUND17
— Inspired Branding (@inspiredbnd) September 27, 2017
Roxane Gay asked questions about the transition from the White House after the 2016 US Election and how life has been since then. Michelle talked about her book and that has been therapeutic during this time. Michelle also discussed the importance of working with a collaborative team.
Working with collaborative team since she’s not a writer as she is crafting g her book. It’s been fun and therapeutic @MichelleObama #INBOUND17
— Adele Tiblier (@adeletiblier) September 27, 2017
One of the greatest takeaways from Michelle Obama’s keynote is the significance of being true to yourself. The key to success is not trying to be what society or anyone else wants you to be, but to be 100% authentic.
I have always been Michelle Robinson Obama, and I have never tried to be anything else in my entire life. @michelleobama #INBOUND17
— ✨Christine Gritmon✨ (@cgritmon) September 27, 2017
Tap into your authentic self. Be who you are. Value your own voice. @MichelleObama #inbound17
— Alison Leishman (@alisonleishman) September 27, 2017
The keynote covered quite a few topics, however most of them centered on loving yourself, being empathetic, and making your voice heard.
“In the end, it’s about loving yourself.” – @MichelleObama #INBOUND17 pic.twitter.com/zLYuZdkSFi
— Spencer Barrett (@spencerbarrett) September 27, 2017
Women, we think 12 times before we open our mouths…STOP IT! Our voices matter! @MichelleObama #inbound17
— OriginallyYoung (@originallyyoung) September 27, 2017
You can catch some of the keynote in this video right here:
Michelle Obama LIVE! https://t.co/8Acxj8IHrR
— CHAI FOREST (@ChaiForest) September 27, 2017
This keynote was most definitely an inspirational one. You can catch the rest of the INBOUND17 action, with session recaps, insights, and sketches, right here.
