Huma Abedin has had a remarkable career in public service and national politics, holding countless titles and responsibilities starting from her role as an intern in First Lady Hillary Clinton’s office in 1996 to her current role as Hillary Clinton’s chief of staff. Over the years, Huma has risen to any challenge with resilience, grace, and boundless courage. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about why she wrote her book Both/And and the importance of sharing one’s story, her relationship with her dual-cultural identity, and her experience working as vice chair for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. 

Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

• The life-lessons she learned from her father, and his key role in instilling confidence within her
• How growing up in Saudi Arabia and frequently traveling abroad provided her with invaluable knowledge of various cultural perspectives
• Overcoming loss and learning to put yourself out there again
• How she first got an internship opportunity at the White House, and how her career path unfolded as she discovered her passion for politics and public service
• Her relationship with her ex-husband, and how she took the good and the bad in stride and found the strength to push through even the most difficult situations

You can find Huma Abedin:

IG: @humaabedin
Twitter: @HumaAbedin
https://www.huma-abedin.com/

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