Ep 8 – ‘This Little Girl Is Me’ – How Having Diverse Female Role Models Is Crucial For Our Girls’ Success, with guest Miriam González Durántez

Here’s why female mentors and role models are so vital to the ongoing success of women in leadership…

 

 

 

In this episode, I am talking with the fabulous Miriam González Durántez, founder of the international charity Inspiring Girls.

You may have seen the #thislittlegirlisme campaign currently going viral across social channels. So many of the stories being shared are absolutely awe-inspiring.

The campaign was started by Inspiring Girls and encourages women, from all walks of life, to share their stories of overcoming adversity, falling and succeeding in a bid to encourage young girls globally to expand their horizons and chase down their dreams.

The campaign is here to mark International Day of The Girl, on 11 October 2021.

I had the absolute pleasure and privilege to speak with Miriam about the campaign and the vision for Inspiring Girls and, being a mum to both a girl and a boy, I am thrilled to bring this episode to you today.

 

Super quote from this episode:

“I am super grateful to all those big names (Sheryl Sandberg, Annie Lennox and Ellie Cole have all posted their own personal stories for example) for participating, because of course giving volume to the campaign is essential, but we are trying to shine a light on the others, the amazing role models who are not normally on television or magazines – and they are wonderful role models to girls.”  (Miriam González Durántez, guest on ‘Her Ambitious Career’ Podcast)

 

“One of my favourite stories was a lady who works in a supermarket who said, ‘I had all these big dreams as a little girl but they just didn’t happen. I ended up working in a supermarket. And it was [only] with Covid that I realised how important my job is.’ That is what this campaign is about. It’s about diversity of role models, it is about every woman from all walks of life, from all backgrounds. Not every girl is going to be CEO of the big investment bank or working in tech. Some may not be able to – some may not want to – but all of them deserve role models.”  (Miriam González Durántez, guest on ‘Her Ambitious Career’ Podcast)

 

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About Miriam:

Miriam González Durántez is an international trade lawyer, board member, author and Founder of Inspiring Girls International, a global charity dedicated to raising the aspirations of young girls by connecting them with women role models.  The campaign is now active in 28 countries around the world, with women mentors sharing their stories and advice in schools and online.

If you’re keen to get involved with the campaign, share your story online via social channels before 11 October (International Day of the Girl 2021) and be sure to add the hashtag #thislittlegirlisme.

 

About Rebecca:

Hi, I’m Rebecca Allen and I’m an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I’ve worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they’ve got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I’m a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I’d love to connect with you!