Listen to Michelle Obama’s Girl Power Playlist

Demi, Beyonce, Fergie, and MORE!

Obviously, we are all about girl power at YSBnow. Michelle Obama is one of our favorite role models for so many reasons, but one of the biggest is her focus on empowering young women. Her epic speech at the “Let Girls Learn” Global Conversation in 2015 left us feeling inspired and empowered, and we hope she can do that for you too. “There is no boy, at this age, that is cute enough or interesting enough to stop you from getting your education,” the former First Lady said. “If I had worried about who liked me and who thought I was cute when I was your age, I wouldn’t be married to the president of the United States.” YES!

If you don’t think she’s the coolest woman in America yet, maybe this will change your mind. This week, the former FLOTUS (First Lady Of The United States) made a playlist featuring all of her favorite female icons to inspire us all to feel fierce. These tracks are perfect for a sleepover with your BFFs or a self-care dance night! Here’s the full playlist:

1. Run the World  (Girls) – Beyoncé
2. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Diana Ross
3. Doubt – Mary J. Blige
4. When The Day Comes – Nico & Vinz
5. Girl on Fire – Alicia Keys
6. On The Sunny Side Of The Street—Billie Holliday
7. A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got) – Fergie
8. Confident – Demi Lovato
9. Bravo – Ledisi
10. No Scrubs – TLC
11. Survivor – Destiny’s Child
12. Defying Gravity – Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel
13. Bang, Bang – Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj
14. Black Gold – Esperanza Spalding
15. Doo Wop (That Thing) – Lauryn Hill
16. Back to Basics – From “Pitch Perfect 2” Soundtrack – The Barden Bellas
17. Given Em What They Love – Janelle Monáe feat. Prince
18. My Shot – Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
19. And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going – Jennifer Hudson
20. Respect – Aretha Franklin

Watch her inspiring 2015 speech below.