When you think of your favorite superhero, who comes to mind? Is it a cape-clad strongman whose story has been made into a dozen feature films over the last half a century? If you’re anything like me, it’s more likely that it’s your mom, your sister or your colleague-turned-best-friend who’s busy writing her own story between the seemingly endless conference calls, board meetings and the school pick-up line.
As a woman in heavy-industry marketing, I’ve often found myself in rooms full of men—especially early in my career—feeling like I had to prove myself beyond just being good at what I do. And while these gender norms have certainly begun to shift, I continue to be amazed by the women I see changing the game in historically male-dominated fields.