TV Producer Shonda Rhimes Inspires Girls Write Now mentees with a behind-the-scenes look at her creative career as part of The Dream Gap Project by Mattel.
“Your voice is your voice and you should feel proud of that. Let that be the center of your storytelling.”
SHONDA RHIMES, AWARD-WINNING FILM AND TELEVISION WRITER,DIRECTOR, AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Shonda Rhimes Q+A
Girls Write Now mentees had a unique opportunity to interview TV powerhouse Shonda Rhimes (Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder) as part of Mattel’s Barbie Dream Gap Project.
Mentees asked Shonda about everything from creating a story to seeing it come to live on set—including lots of industry advice about how to break barriers.
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Mattel's Barbie Close The Dream Gap Project
Mattel, Inc. partners with Girls Write Now on a global initiative to provide girls and gender expansive youth with the skill-building, resources and community support they need to dream big and achieve anything. Learn more about partnerships.