From PA to Powerhouse: Rising in Entertainment & Shattering Workplace Myths with Bonnie Hammer, Vice Chair of NBCUniversal and Author of 15 Lies Women are Told at Work…and the Truth We Need to Succeed

Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

Rebecca Minkoff

Society & Culture

4.8 • 543 Ratings

🗓️ 19 September 2024

⏱️ 36 minutes

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With a career spanning decades, Bonnie Hammer, Vice Chair of NBCUniversal has carved a name for herself in the male-dominated entertainment industry. A leader in the cable industry, she has led the teams that transformed large channels such as USA Network, Syfy, and E! She recently authored the book 15 Lies Women are Told at Work...and the Truth We Need to Succeed to share her knowledge with other women. In her early TV career, Bonnie's first job was cleaning up after a dog, which she followed around the set. Not knowing where her career path might lead, Bonnie took advantage of every opportunity that came her way. After working her way up to executive positions leading large teams of people, Bonnie gained invaluable experience and built what she calls her "career web.” To pay it forward, Bonnie wrote 15 Lies Women are Told at Work...and the Truth We Need to Succeed, a book that debunks common cliches that women are told about the workplace. If you have ever called bullshit on advice such as “fake it until you make it” or “women can have it all” be sure to read Bonnie’s book to hear her take on the truth. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Do you ever see a successful woman on your feed or in a magazine and think, wow, it must be
0:05.6	nice to have it so easy. Well, think again. Behind that glossy cover or smiling face is a ton of hard work,
0:12.8	countless failures, and endless learning experiences. I'm Rebecca Minkoff, and I'm here to tell you
0:17.8	that success isn't a walk in the park. It takes grit, resilience,
0:22.4	and a willingness to take risks. That's why I created Superwoman, a podcast that peels back to
0:27.9	varnish and gets into the nitty gritty of what it takes to make it as a woman in today's world.
0:32.6	From luminaries and game changers to women you've never heard of but should, this podcast is here to inspire you to take your next week, no matter how daunting it may seem.
0:42.3	We'll explore the sacrifices these women have made, the highs and loaves they've experienced, and the lessons they've learned along the way.
0:49.3	So if you're ready to be inspired and learn from some of the most successful women out there, join me on Superwomen.
0:55.5	Together, we'll uncover the stories behind the successes and prove that with hard work,
1:00.7	determination, and a little bit of luck, anything is possible.
1:05.2	Hey, everyone, you're listening to Superwomen.
1:07.5	Today's guest is the indomitable Bonnie Hammer, the vice chairman of NBC
1:11.8	Universal and author of the incredible book, 15 lies women are told at work and the truth we need
1:18.5	to succeed. We dive into the book, what are the lies women are actually told that are actually
1:24.0	sabotaged to ourselves and our career path if we believe them,
1:27.7	and how she views your career path as a web versus a North Star that you simply follow.
1:34.3	I loved meeting her.
1:36.0	We had a nice, warm, genuine conversation, and I can't wait for you to hear it.
1:40.3	Take a listen.
1:41.2	Bonnie, welcome to the podcast.
1:42.8	I'm so excited to have you.
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