Hey everybody and welcome back to IMO. Today's episode is a little different than usual,

and I think you're going to love it. Recently, I had the privilege of joining my dear friend, Miss

Tina Knowles, on the very first stop of her nine-city book tour for her new best-selling memoir,

Matriarch. It's a beautiful and brave story of strong women, fierce mothering, and the power of

continued evolution. It's a deeply personal reflection

on where she's come from, who she's become, and what it means to build a family rooted in love

and legacy. Our families have been close for years now, and I've always felt a special connection with the

Knowles Carter family. We've learned from one another and shared lots of memorable moments

along the way. And as mothers of strong, brilliant daughters who've grown up in the limelight,

Tina and I have had more than a few conversations about what it means to raise

grounded girls in a world that doesn't always give you that space to just be. I've always admired

Tina's wisdom, her grace, and that undeniable strength she carries. So sitting down with her in Washington, D.C., on

stage with a vibrant live audience, was more than an honor. We talked about everything from her

childhood in Galveston, Texas, to how she became the matriarch we all know in love today and what it means to own

your story, especially as a black woman whose journey has inspired so many. There were lots of

laughs, and since this is IMO, plenty of life advice along the way.

So today I want to share our conversation with all of you, recorded on stage in D.C.

So sit back and enjoy.

Here we go.

Y'all, aren't we excited?

Yes.

You all don't have to pretend like you are not just freaking out right now. Oh my

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