IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

Celebrate Your Girlfriends with Rita Wilson

August 5, 2026

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Celebrate Your Girlfriends with Rita Wilson

When Rita Wilson walked into a small dinner party in Washington, D.C., she was the only civilian in a room full of celebrities—and she felt it. But Michelle Obama, seated at another table, kept leaning over to whisper context about who was who and what was being said. "You made sure that I felt included in the whole evening," Wilson recalls. That moment of being noticed when you could easily be invisible became a touchstone for a conversation about friendship, growth, and the long arc of becoming yourself.

The Sound of a Woman

Wilson's sixth studio album, The Sound of a Woman, grew out of a simple question she posed to her co-writer Amy Wadge: What is the sound of a woman? The answer became a collection of songs tracing different phases of a woman's life—not just Wilson's own story, but something she came to realize was universal. "Through this process of songwriting, I started to really feel like I wasn't alone," she says. "Like it wasn't just my story. So many women are going through these same things."

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (00:00) **Opening & Guest Introduction** - Craig and Michelle welcome Rita Wilson, a multi-talented singer, songwriter, actress, and producer.
  • 2 (04:29) **The Importance of Making Others Feel Seen** - Rita recounts her first meeting with Michelle at a dinner party and the value of inclusion.
  • 3 (06:36) **Early Inspirations: Music, Mom, and a Foundation** - Rita discusses her childhood love of music and the profound influence of her mother.
  • 4 (13:27) **Redefining Life After 50: The "Queenager"** - Rita discusses the concept of a "queenager," a woman over 50 beginning a new, vibrant chapter.
  • 5 (17:39) **Song Deep Dive: "Your Mother"** - The hosts play a clip of "Your Mother" and discuss its meaning about the hidden lives of mothers.
  • 6 (21:23) **Rita's Arc: From Hollywood Cheerleader to Model** - Rita traces her early life, from growing up in Hollywood to starting her modeling career at 15.
  • 7 (24:13) **Alternate Career Paths: Athlete or Detective** - Rita reveals her two dream jobs outside of show business: an athlete or a detective.

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Guests on this episode

Michelle Obama Craig Robinson

Show Notes

Actress, singer, producer and all-around great friend Rita Wilson stops by the show! Rita’s here to talk about her record “Sound of a Woman,” and how she channels her personal experiences into her artistry. Plus, Rita shares more about her early days on The Brady Bunch, how she continues to evolve, and Michelle gives the story of how they became close friends.

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