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Reflections on Personal Influences, Autonomy, and Representing One’s Self with Serena Williams
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06:27 - 18:03 (11:35)

Serena Williams reflects on the influences that have shaped her worldview, particularly her father and mother-in-law, and discusses the importance of self-reliance, autonomy, and representation in her personal and professional life.

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The author discusses the influence of her father on her worldview and her transition from "mom-in-chief" to "advisor-in-chief" as her daughters grow up.
06:27 - 14:19 (07:51)
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Fatherhood
Summary

The author discusses the influence of her father on her worldview and her transition from "mom-in-chief" to "advisor-in-chief" as her daughters grow up.

Chapter
Reflections on Personal Influences, Autonomy, and Representing One’s Self with Serena Williams
Episode
“Kids Just Want Our Gladness” with Hoda Kotb
Podcast
Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast
In this episode, the speaker shares personal experiences of receiving kind messages from their mother-in-law, and gaining perspective from the example of their hardworking father and former president Barack Obama, encouraging gratitude in the face of financial stress.
14:19 - 18:03 (03:44)
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Personal Growth
Summary

In this episode, the speaker shares personal experiences of receiving kind messages from their mother-in-law, and gaining perspective from the example of their hardworking father and former president Barack Obama, encouraging gratitude in the face of financial stress.

Chapter
Reflections on Personal Influences, Autonomy, and Representing One’s Self with Serena Williams
Episode
“Kids Just Want Our Gladness” with Hoda Kotb
Podcast
Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast