Barbie is celebrating International Women’s Day by honoring 12 global female entrepreneurs and role models with one-of-a-kind #Barbie dolls in their likeness.
On Instagram, they wrote:
Barbie is dedicated to helping build the confidence and reinforce the limitless potential of girls everywhere.
As part of this year’s #InternationalWomensDay celebration, we are honoring 12 global female entrepreneurs and role models with one-of-a-kind #Barbie dolls in their likeness.
As leaders in their respective industries of tech, wellness, STEM, education and more, we are continuing our commitment to closing the Dream Gap by inspiring girls around the world to dream big and reminding them they can be anything. #YouCanBeAnything
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According to MATTEL:
“We know that children are inspired by what they see around them, which is why it’s so important for young girls to see themselves reflected in role models who’ve daringly pushed past roadblocks and overcome the Dream Gap to become the brave women they are today,” said Lisa McKnight, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Barbie and Dolls, Mattel.
“This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to honor 12 global trailblazing women to help empower the next generation of female leaders by sharing their stories.”
Barbie is marking International Women’s Day and inspiring girls to dream big around the world by:
HONORING 12 GLOBAL FEMALE ROLE MODELS TO REMIND GIRLS THEY CAN BE ANYTHING by shining a light on women who are leaders in their respective industries of tech, wellness, STEM, education, and more with one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls in their likeness.
The global lineup of role models includes:
Shonda Rhimes (United States) – Founder of American Television Production Company Shondaland
Ari Horie (United States/Japan) – Founder & CEO, Women’s Startup Lab and Women’s Startup Lab Impact Foundation
Pat McGrath (United Kingdom) – Makeup Artist and Founder of Pat McGrath Labs
Melissa Sariffodeen (Canada) – CEO and Co-Founder of Canada Learning Code and Ladies Learning Code
Adriana Azuara (Mexico) – Founder of All4Spas
Doani Emanuela Bertain (Brazil) – Teacher and Founder of Sala 8
Jane Martino (Australia) – Chair and Co-Founder of Smiling Mind
Lan Yu (China) – Fashion Designer
Butet Manurung (Indonesia) – Founder and Director of SOKOLA
Sonia Peronaci (Italy) – Founder of Italian food website, ‘GialloZafferano’
Tijen Onaran (Germany) – CEO and Founder of Global Digital Women and Co-Founder of ACI Diversity Consulting
Lena Mahfouf (France) – Digital Creator, Videographer and Author of ‘Always More’
On Instagram Pat Mcgrath shared her excitement about being what she calls “a barbie girl”, writing:
I’M A BARBIE GIRL ✨✨✨ “She’s a doll, my beauties! In anticipation of #InternationalWomensDay, @Barbie unveiled a doll created in my likeness. I’m so honoured to join their 2022 lineup of “Female Founders”: business leaders and role models, as part of the Barbie Dream Gap Project, a global initiative that aims to give girls the resources and support they need to follow their dreams. @Barbie @barbiestyle #YouCanBeAnything!” – Pat xx
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On Instagram Shonda Rhimes also thanked Barbie for the honor, she wrote:
I have my own Barbie! Proud to be among the 12 amazing women, all of whom are breaking barriers in their respective careers, who have been selected to be honored for #internationalwomensday. Thank you, @barbie!
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Congratulations to all of the women honored and Happy International Women’s Day!
