Washington, March 31 (NationPress) Usha Vance has provided an insightful personal view of her life in the vice president’s residence, discussing family dynamics, political life, and her evolving public presence during an interview with NBC News.

During this extensive conversation, Vance articulated her journey from a legal profession to public service as "disorienting," while underscoring that her main responsibility is to assist her husband, Vice President JD Vance.

"It was quite disorienting initially to transition away from that. Your entire daily routine changes," she reflected, noting the adjustments she made after her husband's inauguration.

However, she framed this change as a chance to concentrate on issues close to her heart, such as education and family values.

"My responsibility here is to support him in his endeavors and aid him in this significant moment," she stated when asked about her husband’s political aspirations.

The 40-year-old, who is the first Indian American Second Lady, mentioned that her participation in the vice president’s affairs is informal yet consistent.

"We discuss... there are ongoing conversations... It's mainly when something weighs on him that I step in," she explained.

Vance also shared her political journey, expressing that she feels comfortable despite changing political affiliations over the years.

"I don’t feel the need to pretend in any way... Often my viewpoints are uniquely my own," she remarked.

The interview also shed light on her efforts to maintain a sense of normalcy despite increased public scrutiny.

"If I wear jeans and a t-shirt and tie my hair back to go grocery shopping or to the library, someone might notice, but for the most part, I can go about those activities," she noted, adding that her family continues to engage in everyday outings.

Now expecting a child, Vance discussed the challenges of balancing motherhood with societal expectations.

"I have to dress up much more. During my last pregnancy, I wore a lot of sweatpants," she shared.

She also emphasized the significance of family time, calling it a "privilege" to be more present for her children amid her official duties.

In addition to her personal insights, Vance introduced a new initiative aimed at early education—a children's podcast designed to encourage reading habits.

"It’s essentially a promotion for reading," she described, explaining that the program will feature guest readers and inspire kids to explore books.

The interview highlighted her effort to carve out a unique role within the administration—one that integrates family priorities, public engagement, and targeted advocacy.

On Monday, she announced a new podcast aimed at children and families, leveraging her platform to promote literacy amid growing concerns about decreasing reading proficiency in the United States.

Vance explained that the initiative—"Story Time with the Second Lady"—is structured to motivate children to develop a love for books early on.

"When we read, we grow. We will have a special reader come in, read an enjoyable book, have a brief discussion, and encourage children to engage with books on their own," she stated. "It’s really just an advertisement for reading."

Vance related this project to wider concerns about educational trends, noting her alarm at statistics indicating a persistent decline in literacy rates.

"I began to notice some statistics regarding the drop in literacy rates, realizing this is an ongoing trend and quite concerning," she remarked.