JON BATISTE & SULEIKA JAOUAD on Love, Music, and Caregiving | IMO
From Michelle Obama
Jon Batiste and Suleika Jaouad explore the profound intersections of love, creativity, and caregiving, sharing insights from their personal and professional journeys, including their collaboration on the documentary "American Symphony." Batiste, a celebrated musician and composer, and Jaouad, a bestselling author and artist, discuss how their experiences shape their artistry and relationships.
Key Takeaways
- Creative paths can be winding; sometimes, dropping out leads to discovering broader horizons in education.
- Multicultural upbringings foster resilience, yet fitting into societal norms often feels like an uphill battle.
- Meeting a future partner at band camp—where musical dreams and teenage awkwardness collide.
- Oslo has its quirks, but so does small-town America; both can shape unique artistic voices.
- Theraflu sponsors creativity—proof that even the flu can’t stifle your artistic adventure.
Mentioned in This Episode
- John Batiste (person)
- Suleika Jwad (person)
- Theraflu (product)
- American Symphony (product)
- Juilliard (company)
- Grammy Award (event)
- The Isolation Journals (product)
- We Are (product)
- Substack (company)
- Pixar (company)
- Big Money (product)