The #ForcesForChange edition of September British Vogue Meghan Duchess of Sussex interviewed former US First lady and best selling author Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama sold over 11 million copies of her memoir “Becoming”. It was so refreshing to read these powerful women celebrating motherhood. The Princeton and Harvard educated lawyer described herself as mom-in-chief. This is so significant because Michelle Obama defines herself as a mother first because children are one’s biggest legacy.

Meghan like Michelle could never have dreamt that they would be one of the most powerful women in the world. In Michelle Meghan has a confidante and mentor and friend. She learns about raising successful children in the public eye. Which is no easy task. Michelle was once bullied by racist toxic white supremacist media in the US and can help Meghan deal with the architects of white supremacy in British media. Meghan met Michelle through her husband Prince Harry who has become personal friends with the Obamas.

Traveling with Archie on tour of Africa in 2019 was not easy. Archie made history as the youngest royal ever to go on tour at just 4 months old.

We’re only five months right now… Being a working mom and traveling as well with a baby, my goodness – it’s a lot, but it’s all so exciting.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex during South African tour

The Duchess of Sussex also known as Archie’s mom is Vice President of the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust. She has to balance motherhood and fulfilling her royal work duties. This new mother who in her pre-royal days built her new media business leveraging technology. Now conducting royal duties Duchess Meghan got on a Skype call with Nalikule College in Malawi. She wanted to genuinely be there but her higher priority was Archie. Building her schedule around Archie’s the Duchess was able to connect with her husband and the women of Nalikule College while her son Archie was taking a nap. Talk about work life balance and multitasking.

Here is what Duchess Meghan said about motherhood

2014 Interview with The Brew

I dream to be a Mom with wee ones running around my house.

Meghan Markle The Brew 2014

2015 interview with Best Health. 

 Other bucket-list items: I want to travel more and I can’t wait to start a family, but in due time.

Meghan Markle Best Health Magazine 2015 Interview

Lifestyle magazine in 2016

I dreamt [of becoming] a successful working actress, which I can now very thankfully tick off the list. And I also dream to have a family, It’s all about balance, and I have so much happiness in my career and am fortunate to travel the world and see so many amazing things—it will also be nice to be anchored to something grounded and in the same place. Raising a family will be a wonderful part of that.

Meghan Markle Lifestyle Magazine 2016