Michelle Obama Tells Girls to "Break the Glass Ceiling" at White House Ladies Night

First Lady Michelle Obama held a mentoring dinner for 120 high school girls at the White House last month. She invited more than 20 famously successful women to talk to these young girls. Mrs. Obama was quoted telling the girls that “You don’t always see was what it took for many of us to get to where we are today. You don’t always see the thousands of hours that were spent studying or practicing or rehearsing, the years spent working for that promotion, the hammers used to break glass ceilings,” she said “All of them – every last one of them – had someone in their lives who took the time to encourage them and to inspire them.  None of us are here on our own.”

Other notable guests at the evening’s festivities included Academy-Award winning actresses Hillary Swank and Geena Davis, Olympic gold medal gymnast Dominique Dawes, and the founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Nancy Brinker.

These women were there to inspire the high school students. They talked about how they had to work hard and fight to get where they are. Many of them were not born in a life of luxury; they had to earn everything that they have accomplished over the years. Mrs. Obama told the girls that they too could make a difference if they work hard, despite obstacles, and get the best possible education.  If they do this they can surpass anyone if they really want to.

How do you feel about mentoring the children of the future? Do you think little things like this dinner will make a significant impact on their life?


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Nina Pysson