Michelle Obama Hosts Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on Her Podcast

Former First Lady Michelle Obama recently sparked interest during her podcast as she expressed excitement over the unique chance to stay at the home of Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky. Chesky shared that his actual residence is now available on Airbnb, joking, “Yes, this is my actual home and I’m there when my guests are here.” He went on to highlight some appealing features of his home, like freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, a friendly golden retriever, and freshly brewed coffee. He quipped about exercising together, saying they’d train hard, perhaps after indulging in too many cookies.

Chesky mentioned that his home has become quite popular, noting, “We’ve made available weekends in January, February, and March, but I booked it before I posted it. It continues to hold more weekends throughout the year.” The appeal of this unique setup seems to be significant.

On the podcast, which featured Chesky as a guest, Michelle referred to him as her best friend, noting that both her brother and former president Barack Obama share this sentiment. “If I had a son, I would like to make him Brian,” she added, playfully enthusiastic about their conversation.

Their discussion touched on Chesky’s preparation for hosting guests, including how he plans for their first night, which prompted a fun exchange about his famous cookies. Michelle asked why she hadn’t tasted them yet, and in a lighthearted response, Chesky said she’d need to book a stay at his place to try them.

Interestingly, Chesky reflected on his experiences with guests, acknowledging how amazing they’ve been, but also how long it took for him to find that opportunity to connect with someone like Michelle.

“Brian, if I were the one girl out there and I knew Brian Chesky was single…” a comment was made during the conversation, leading to some playful banter, with Michelle reassuring him, “Brian, you don’t need to feel pressure.”

As their chat unfolded, they also touched on the past matchmaking attempts by Barack Obama. Chesky appeared a bit embarrassed but couldn’t help but acknowledge that the former president does actually provide him with plenty of relationship advice, albeit in a less obvious manner.

This lively exchange on love, life, and cookies paints a warm picture of friendship amidst the spotlight, showing a glimpse into their personal dynamics.