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The Cut

In Her Shoes: Debra Lee

The Cut

New York Magazine

Documentary, Personal Journals, Society & Culture, Arts, Fashion & Beauty

4.41.7K Ratings

🗓️ 7 June 2023

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Debra Lee is truly in a league of her own. With over 30 years of experience in the entertainment business, she was often one of the first and only women in the room. As the former CEO of BET, she was at the forefront of curating Black culture with fidelity. Now she finally gets a chance to tell her story. On this episode, she talks about her new memoir, I am Debra Lee, which details her rise to the top and the struggles along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Support for this episode comes from Zell.

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0:37.8

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0:40.9

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0:54.8

Welcome to In Her Shoes.

0:56.3

I'm Lindsay Peoples, and I'm Editor-in-Chief of the Cut.

0:59.2

On this show, I get to talk to people that we love and admire,

1:02.7

or some that we just find interesting.

1:04.7

We'll explore how they found their path,

1:06.5

and what maybe have gotten in their way,

1:08.9

and how they brought others along now that they've arrived.

1:16.1

Debra Lee is truly an elite of her own.

1:18.9

With over 30 years of experience in the entertainment business,

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