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The former first daughter sits down with Bustle.
(Yes, as in formersecretary of state, senator, andnoted hot-sauce enthusiastHillary Clinton.)
Theres an of course-ness to their reactions.
you’re free to practically hear Chelseas internal monologue: Mom…
This particular episode, of eight, focuses on motherhood and mothering.
At one point, they flip through a photo album and talk about Chelseas childhood in the public eye.
Its great to be back, Chelsea tells Bustle at the annual event, which began in 2005.
CGI participants were required to make commitments toward positive change, many of which are unveiled throughout the event.
This year alone, CGI celebrated more than 140 commitments, which will createmore than 1.6 million jobs.
Below, Chelsea talks about being prepared, dealing with haters, and a Buckingham Palace faux pas.
Since the last CGI, do you think your leadership style has changed?
Oh goodness, yes.
I hope Ive evolved positively in the last six years.
Thinking of people you admire, do they have leadership styles you want to emulate in your own work?
At times, I want everyone to understand 18 reasons why I think [something] is important.
I want everyone to know everything.
And sometimes people, even those who might agree, are going to tune out by reason four.
So Ive really had to work on how to communicate.
And yet it would be disingenuous to say I dont do all my reading and make my own notes.
Even if I get recommended remarks, Ill often rewrite them in my own words, my own cadence.
When Icampaigned for my mom in 2008, [I became] more comfortable through being uncomfortable.
Speaking publicly was really far outside my comfort zone.
Do you see any of your leadership qualities coming from one parent or the other?
I think the need to be prepared comes from both my parents.
Particularlymy mom, though also my dad.
Whats the best piece of advice youve been given?
There are two pieces of advice, one frommy grandmotherand one from my mom.
My grandmother said, Life is not about what happens to you.
Its about what you do with what happens to you.
I believe that so deeply.
Oh, I like that.
Has a serious person ever given you bad advice, or advice that wasnt helpful for you personally?
Ive gotten advice [about] how to prepare to speak publicly that hasnt been particularly useful for me.
I find practicing in front of a mirror really distracting.
In interviews forGutsy, your mom has saidwhat she wouldve asked Queen Elizabethhad she been on the show.
The queens funeral is today.
What was your experience of meeting her?
I met Her Majesty when I was on a state visit with my parents 20 years ago.
And my main impression was someone of extraordinary dignity and duty.
But no one told me before I went, but I felt badly about that afterward.
Did anything she said stick with you?
More [than words], her dignity, the real warmth of her introduction.
And a final question before youre pulled back to CGI.
Looking toward the midterms, whos inspiring you?
Oh my gosh, so many people.
Im super inspired byVal Demings in Florida.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
