STEVEN BARTLETT Shares His Journey with Money and How He Uses Complementary Skills to Level Up | IMO

Michelle and Craig sit down with entrepreneur and “Diary of a CEO” host Steven Bartlett to discuss what role money should play in your life, why it’s important to be transparent with your kids about your finances, and how Steven went from financial instability to an entrepreneur. We also answer a listener's question on how best to deal with financial anxiety and debt. [00:00:00] Opening Up: A Risky Bet and a Hard Lesson [00:01:50] Growing Up With Less, But Not Knowing It [00:05:37] Introducing Steven Bartlett [00:07:02] Steven’s Story: From Botswana to Rock Bottom [00:09:28] The Emotional Cost of Money [00:12:09] Listener Question: How Do I Escape Debt? [00:16:08] When Credit Cards and College Collide [00:21:35] The $500 Life Lesson from Dad [00:24:38] Redefining Success After Hitting Every Goal [00:29:11] Why Some Kids Break the Law—and Others Break Through [00:32:14] Safety Nets and Self-Worth [00:35:36] The 1% Rule: Why Small Habits Matter Most [00:38:02] Building Rare, Complementary Skills That Pay Off [00:42:19] Journaling, Self-Awareness, and Changing Your Money Story [00:49:39] Teaching the Next Generation About Money and Value #podcast #michelleobama #craigrobinson #stevenbartlett #diaryofaceo Subscribe to IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson on YouTube:    / @michelleobama   Have a question for the show? Let us know at IMOpod.com Follow us on social! Instagram: www.instagram.com/imopodcasts TikTok:   / imopodcasts   Facebook:   / 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. About Michelle Obama Michelle’s passion for storytelling has set sales records, garnered awards and accolades, and earned her global acclaim. Her memoir, Becoming, spent over 130 weeks on the New York Times Bestsellers list, sold more than 17 million copies worldwide, and won a Grammy Award. American Factory, the first film produced by her and her husband Barack Obama’s media company Higher Ground, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary in 2020. Upon its release in 2020, The Michelle Obama Podcast was the most successful original in Spotify history, bringing in more women listeners over 40 than any other podcast. Through the Obama Foundation, she founded the Girls Opportunity Alliance, which supports adolescent girls' education and empowerment around the world. She is also a Co-Founder and Strategic Partner of PLEZi Nutrition, working behind-the-scenes to guide the company's mission to be a driver of change and a model for how food and beverage brands can support the health of the next generation. Follow Michelle Obama on Instagram:   / michelleobama   Follow Michelle Obama on Facebook:   / michelleobama   Follow Michelle Obama on X: https://x.com/MichelleObama About Craig Robinson Craig is the Executive Director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and host of the Higher Ground podcast Ways To Win with Hall of Fame coach John Calipari. From 2017-2020, he served as the vice president of Player Development and Minor League Operations for the NBA’s New York Knicks. Previously, he was a Division I head men’s basketball coach at Oregon State and Brown, and spent more than a decade working as a trader in the investment banking industry. Most importantly, he is a husband and father of four. Follow Craig Robinson on X: https://x.com/craigmalrob Follow Craig Robinson on Instagram:   / 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:   / highergroundmedia   Follow Higher Ground on X: https://x.com/HGMedia