Connected Leadership with Peter Boyd Leading the Way | Pat Mitchell: A Life of Impact and Forward Movement
Dec 17, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Pat Mitchell, a trailblazing media executive and advocate for women's leadership, reflects on her remarkable career. She shares how her grandmother's wisdom and experiences in conflict zones shaped her forward-moving mindset. Pat emphasizes the importance of 'dangerous leadership'—speaking up and showing up in challenging times. She also discusses her work with Project Dandelion, supporting women-led climate solutions, and advocates for authentic female leadership styles. Her passion for mentorship and inclusivity shines through, inspiring future generations.
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From Teacher To TV Pioneer
- Pat Mitchell moved from teaching in Georgia to New York, sold a story to NBC, and launched a TV career after Look magazine folded.
- Early failures pushed her to keep moving forward, guided by her grandmother's "forward movement" lesson.
Making Films To Tell Untold Stories
- Pat made her first documentary Women in War to explore women's roles in peace and then founded Woman to Woman, an independent production company.
- The program won an Emmy and taught her both the power of ownership and the limits of business inexperience.
Impact Over Ratings
- Ted Turner backed Pat's 10-hour history-of-women series and hired her to run his production company.
- Working with a visionary aligned impact with reach over pure ratings and expanded her influence.
