Wow, being a YouTube star can net you a lot these days: millions of adoring fans, free products, money. And now an invitation to travel with the First Lady on an international mission.
Michelle Obama will take YouTube star Michelle Phan with her on the first leg of her journey to Japan, the Washington Post reports. Phan, who demonstrates makeup tips, will “ask Obama questions gathered on social media.”
Here’s Phan’s announcement on Twitter:
2 Michelles. 1 cause. #LetGirlsLearn #dreamers ∞ pic.twitter.com/yaEXB16vmB
— ˗ˏˋ ? ˎˊ˗ (@MichellePhan) March 19, 2015
Phan has more than 7.5 million subscribers to her channel, and is also a New York Times bestselling author with her book Make Up: Your LIfe Guide to Beauty, Style, and Success — Online and Off.
The Japan stop is part of Obama’s five-day trip to Asia, which will include a first-ever stop in Cambodia for a sitting First Lady. It is part of her “Let Girls Learn” global education initiative, which encourages enrolling more women worldwide in school.
Here’s a recent video of Phan on stress:
