Michelle Obama Becoming Book Tour Stop in Dallas

I was so excited when my husband surprised me with exclusive VIP Meet and Greet tickets to see former First Lady Michelle Obama on her Becoming memoir book tour in Dallas.  For details on how the surprise took place, you can read about it in my post here.

Atlanta Airport getting ready to board my Delta flight to Dallas, TX.

Dallas

I love visiting Dallas where “big things happen.”  It has been a few years since I've been to the Dallas airport and was surprised to see a large stage in the middle of the airport. How awesome is that?  As listed in Guide Live, Musician Michael Clay approached Dallas Love Field officials with the idea to showcase local talent.  I can't think of a better way to spend my time waiting for a flight than listening to live music.  With all of the musical talent we have in Atlanta, maybe we will get a stage sometime in our Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport.

Stage in the Dallas Airport.

Michelle Obama Surprises Students

When we checked into our hotel room (my friend Charis was with me as her husband also surprised her with tickets), we turned on the television to the local Dallas news and saw that Michelle Obama had surprised students at the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House during their annual Young Women's Leadership Conference.  Dozens of young women were discussing their thoughts on her book Becoming during one of the conference sessions when the former First Lady walked in and surprised the students.  She was met with cheers, a few tears, and overwhelming admiration.

VIP Meet and Greet Check-In
We arrived at check-in around thirty minutes before we were expected to arrive to make sure we were able to get into the VIP reception.  The information we had about the event specified that late arrivals would not be allowed into the reception, only the presentation following the reception.  We were not taking any chances with arriving late as we were not giving away our shot at meeting Michelle Obama!

Michelle Obama Graces the Cover of Essence

Chris Bosh and Autumn Murray

Chris Bosh

As we were waiting in the VIP reception line, we see Chris Bosh, former NBA player, and Dallas local, in the reception line with his wife and young daughter.  He was kind enough to take a photo with me after I asked his wife's permission.

L to R: Autumn Murray, Michelle Obama, Charis Hanberry

The Hugger-In-Chief

A Conversation with Michelle Obama

We had seats in the center of the 7th row.  As we were waiting and everyone was getting to their seats, videos were being played on the flat screens.  Videos from her on Ellen, the Jimmy Fallon show, James Corbin and so many others.  Also, pictures from her childhood and throughout her life were being shown set to some of Michelle's favorite musical artists (Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, Diana Ross, and a host of others).  Some people were dancing and a lot of us were singing along with the music.

When it was time for the program to start, Mark Cuban and a few other Dallas locals got on stage to say a few inspirational words before Michelle Obama was introduced.  Mark Cuban had his two young daughters with him and expressed his views on the importance of diversity and female leadership and inclusion.

Valerie Jarrett, a former senior advisor for Barrack Obama, then introduced Former First Lady Michelle Obama and the crowd immediately stood up and gave her a standing ovation. And then for over 90 minutes, she held a microphone and answered Valerie's questions in front of a transfixed audience that was hanging on every word she said.

During the “Conversation” as in the book, Michelle described her growth from the South Side of Chicago to First Lady of the United States, through stories of empowerment and overcoming adversity.

The entire event from meeting her to watching her presentation was extremely empowering.  Everyone in the room was happy and there was such a positive vibe that it seemed infectious.  Michelle Obama to me is an inspiration and a treasure.  I love her compassion for others and her ability to remain classy no matter what is said about her.  She knows who she is and she knows the sky is the limit to what she can achieve.  I thank her for writing her book and for wanting to help others “become” who they were always destined to be.

Michelle Obama and Valerie Jarrett

Autographed Copy of Becoming

Included in our VIP Meet and Greet package was an autographed copy of Becoming. I am in the middle of my second reading of the book.  When I am finished, my daughter is going to read it and then we will discuss how every woman is becoming their best self.

VIP SWAG

Also included in our VIP Meet and Greet package was a Gift Bag filled with lots of Goodies!  A recipe book by Sam Kass, Anastasia Beverly Hills makeup, a Motown Magic CD, a hat from the Ellen Degeneres Show, a water bottle, a free exercise class at Barry's, a few postcard-sized pictures of Michelle Obama, a VIP “Becoming” lanyard, and all the items came in a sweetgreen recyclable bag.

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