What happens when girls are free to imagine they can be anything?
In the heartwarming video below, courtesy of Barbie, hidden cameras are set up to capture reactions to girls imagining everything they might one day become. From veterinarians to college professors, unsuspecting folks are caught off-guard when they see little girls taking the place of adults in real-life scenarios. The result of the "You Can Be Anything" campaign is this inspiring video for all parents to see, and it's full of funny, touching and poignant moments.
There's something quite powerful about seeing such young girls step into the roles of doctors, teachers, coaches and scientists. My favorite part is the little girl at the airport who clearly envisions herself a future businesswoman with a busy schedule. How adorable is she?!
At the end, we see these little girls are acting out their imagined futures with their Barbie dolls, fueled by a sense of empowerment. Not only does this bring back so many memories from my childhood — spending hours playing with Barbie dolls and loving every minute — but I think I just found my new favorite commercial. You really can be anything!
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