ICONIC WOMEN
This princess of the United Kingdom became known as the “People’s Princess.”
Who is Princess Diana?
This Supreme Court Justice, nicknamed “The Notorious RBG,” co-founded the ACLU’s Women’s Rights Project in 1972.
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
This motivational author popularized the “Let Them Theory,” encouraging people to stop trying to control others’ opinions and actions.
Who is Mel Robbins?
This actress portrayed Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games film series.
Who is Jennifer Lawrence?
This television producer and writer created hit series including Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder.
Who is Shonda Rhimes?
This talk show host famously ended one of her episodes by telling viewers, “You get a car!”
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
Before becoming the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981, she served in the Arizona state senate.
Who is Sandra Day O’Connor?
According to this theory, if someone doesn’t invite you, call you back, or choose you, your response should be these two simple words.
What is “Let them”?
This actress played Elle Woods, who famously declared, “What, like it’s hard?” in Legally Blonde.
Who is Reese Witherspoon?
This media mogul launched her own television network, OWN, after decades as a daytime talk show host.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
Before launching Fenty Beauty, this Barbados-born singer released the album Good Girl Gone Bad featuring “Umbrella.”
Who is Rihanna?
In 2009, this judge became the first Latina Supreme Court Justice.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
In the “Let Them Theory,” once you say “let them,” the unspoken second step is often summarized as “let me,” meaning this.
What is take responsibility for my own actions / choose how I respond?
This actress won her first Oscar for Fargo in 1997 and later won Best Actress again for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
Who is Frances McDormand?
This founder of Spanx became the youngest self-made female billionaire in 2012.
Who is Sara Blakely?
In 2018, this artist became the first woman to have four albums simultaneously in the Billboard 200’s top 10, more than 50 years after her debut.
Who is Barbra Streisand?
Before becoming the first Black woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2022, she served on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson?
In corporate environments, the “Let Them” principle ultimately shifts your energy away from office politics and toward building this professional asset.
What is your reputation (or personal brand)?
In 2003, this director won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Lost in Translation, becoming only the third woman ever nominated for Best Director at the time.
Who is Sofia Coppola?
This former child television actress later built a billion-dollar lifestyle empire that includes films, streaming, and a production company named after a literary reference to the sun.
Who is Reese Witherspoon?
In 1984, this artist’s MTV Video Music Awards performance — involving a wedding dress and a stage prop descended from above — sparked national controversy and redefined the boundaries of pop stardom.
Who is Madonna?
This women’s rights attorney successfully argued United States v. Virginia in 1996, requiring the Virginia Military Institute to admit women.
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
If a friend begins distancing themselves without explanation, the “Let Them” approach encourages you to resist overanalyzing and instead practice this skill.
What is emotional detachment (or emotional regulation)?
In 2023, this director became the first woman to direct a film that grossed over $1 billion worldwide without sharing directing credit.
Who is Greta Gerwig?
In 2014, this tech executive became the first woman CEO of General Motors.
Who is Mary Barra?