Laurene Powell Jobs: “You can’t plan to meet the people who will change your life”
The Silent Pillar. Laurene Powell Jobs, the wife of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, is portrayed as the silent pillar of strength behind an icon. We discuss how Laurene’s grounding presence and compassion balanced Steve’s intense, visionary life. From raising their children out of the spotlight to gently influencing Steve’s outlook on philanthropy and legacy, Laurene provided the loving stability that allowed him to take bold risks. This episode reveals how her continued stewardship of his ideals through education and social initiatives after Steve’s death further cements her status as a King Maker who nurtured both a family and the future.
“You can’t plan to meet the people who will change your life.… It just happens… But you want to recognize it when it happens, and have the courage and clarity of mind to grab onto it.” – Steve Jobs
