TRACEE ELLIS ROSS on Dating as a "Choiceful Woman" and What It Means to Live a Full Life | IMO

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Actress, director, producer and businesswoman Tracee Ellis Ross joins IMO to answer a listener question from a man who has been unlucky in love but wants a partner and family. Tracee discusses how she learned to embrace being single for much of her adult life, why she feels ready to date again, and shares her dating checklist. Plus, Craig offers his thoughts on what men are looking for in their dating lives. #michelleobama #craigrobinson #traceeellisross #podcast Subscribe to IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@michelleobama Have a question for the show? Let us know at www.IMOpod.com Follow us on social! *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imopodcasts *TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imopodcasts *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imopodcasts *X: https://x.com/imopodcasts About IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their unique experiences and candid perspectives to a range of personal dilemmas, from the everyday to the existential. Each week, they’re joined by a special guest to tackle audience questions with practical advice, terrific stories, and plenty of laughs. From dating and relationships to parenting and financial planning, IMO sees the iconic First Lady at her most relaxed and honest. This podcast will leave you laughing, reflecting, and feeling more prepared to tackle life’s challenges. Join the conversation and submit your questions at imopod.com! [00:00] — Can You Handle a Strong Woman? [00:48] — Counting Blessings and Getting Older [04:08] — Today’s Topic: Dating [04:34] — Growing Up and Talking About Dating [06:02] — The Basketball Test: Meeting Barack [09:28] — Dating Lessons from Divorce and Lists [12:27] — Welcoming Tracee Ellis Ross [13:47] — Life Lessons Learned on the Basketball Court [15:09] — Being a Choiceful Woman in Dating [17:56] — Dating Younger Men and Cultural Shifts [20:12] — Defining What You Want in a Relationship [23:46] — Listener Question: Should You Stop Dating? [31:39] — Self-Reflection: The Key to Relationship Growth [41:47] — The Reality of Long-Term Relationships [52:25] — Final Takeaways: Doing the Work & Living Fully About Michelle Obama Michelle Obama is one of the most admired women in the world, known for her grounded wisdom, empathy, grace, and commitment to family. She brings cultural impact and an ability to shape the national conversation like almost no one else in America. But when she's facing an issue, there is one person that she has always gone to first…her big brother Craig. *Follow Michelle Obama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleobama *Follow Michelle Obama on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelleobama *Follow Michelle Obama on X: https://x.com/MichelleObama About Craig Robinson Craig Robinson is a renowned basketball coach—having worked for the Knicks, Bucks, and Oregon State—who serves as the Executive Director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. He’s worked at ESPN and co-hosts the Higher Ground original Ways to Win podcast with Hall of Fame coach John Calipari. But most importantly he is a husband, a father of four and—as his sister always jokes—his mother’s favorite. *Follow Craig Robinson on X: https://x.com/craigmalrob?lang=en *Follow Craig Robinson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigmalrob About Higher Ground Higher Ground was founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama in 2018 to tell powerful stories that entertain, inform, and inspire— while elevating new and diverse voices in the entertainment industry. Learn more at https://highergroundmedia.com/ *Follow Higher Ground on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highergroun... *Follow Higher Ground on X: https://x.com/HGMedia