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I didn't own a Barbie, but her
undeniable cultural significance was
creatively and masterfully represented
in the movie. As a female CEO in
technology, my journey has often been
about breaking molds and defying
stereotypes. In fact, I find myself relating more to
Barbie's creator, Ruth Handler. Ruth envisioned
a world where women could be anything. Barbie
was the vehicle, but it is Ruth's determination and
steadfast belief in her vision that inspire me. "
Johnita P. Due
EVP, Integrity and Inclusion
CNN Worldwide
Chief DEI Officer
CNN and WBD Sports
As a Black woman who has
worked in law, journalism and
media, Due well knows what
it's like to be the only woman
or person of color at the table.
That's why it's her mission to
help, support and mentor women
and people of color navigate their own
careers, notably through her involvement
with LIFT (Leaders Impact the Future
of Talent), a division-wide mentoring
program. Due also uses her voice to help
inform, engage and empower others-not
only in the workplace, but through the
stories they cover.
We know from the Clarks' doll studies
that were key to overturning legalized
segregation how important it is to be
represented and see people like you.
That's why I was so proud of Greta
Gerwig and Warner Bros. Discovery for
releasing a movie where even though
the main character was literally the stereotypical
blonde, so many children around the world
saw themselves represented in a positive light
by the entire cast and the roles they played. "
I thought it was a critical, multigenerational
commentary on the
omnipresent double-bind women
continue to have in our society
that they must be successful as
contributors to society and they
must exemplify traditional feminine ideals at the
same time. America Ferrara's monologue in the
middle of the movie ought to be required junior
high school viewing for all children. "
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December 2023
Nora Zimmett
President, News & Original Series
The Weather Group
The forecast is sunny at The Weather
Group with Zimmett helming programming
advances and evolving
audience reach. She recently secured
a distribution deal with Vizio for
the network's subscription-based
streaming app, and she was a key
player in the Weather Group's expanded
partnership with Google that
includes the launch of the SKYFX
Camera Network to gather weather
data and visuals that will enhance
coverage. Zimmett also played an
integral role in securing the 2022
partnership with CBS News.
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Patrice Carroll
CEO
ImOn Communications
Carroll attracted significant
capital by selling ImOn to Goldman
Sachs in 2022, putting that
money to work right away. Since
then ImOn added more than 60
employees, expanded its reach
to an additional 55,000 homes
and purchased two providers-
Comelec and FiberComm. She
has championed women executives
both inside the company
(where they hold pivotal positions)
and outside by supporting
organizations like Theater Cedar
Rapids, Waypoint and United
Way's Women United.
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