TED Talks Daily

Hidden Figures author Margot Lee Shetterly on reframing the stories we tell | ReThinking with Adam Grant

Feb 18, 2024

Margot Lee Shetterly, author of the bestselling book 'Hidden Figures,' reveals her journey from investment banking to illuminating the stories of Black women mathematicians at NASA. She discusses how reframing narratives can enrich our understanding of history and emphasizes the importance of diverse voices. The conversation delves into the significant impact of representation in STEM, the personal narratives that shape careers, and how literature can inspire social change and allyship.

37:23

Creator website

Episode guests

Margot Lee Shetterly

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

4min

Unveiling Hidden Histories: A Journey of Career Transitions

5min

Reinventing Narratives: Hidden Figures Uncovered

14min

Inspiring the Next Generation in STEM

7min

Literature, Allyship, and Personal Growth

9min

The Power of Storytelling and Perspective Shifts

5min

Margot Lee Shetterly used to be an investment banker, a business owner and a content marketing and editorial consultant. Now she's the author of the number-one New York Times bestseller "Hidden Figures," which chronicles the challenges and contributions of the Black women who worked at NASA from the 1930s through the 1960s. In this episode of ReThinking with Adam Grant, another episode from the TED Audio Collective, Margot and Adam talk about the process of finding and researching the story behind 'Hidden Figures," how to navigate career transitions and why reframing familiar tales creates more complex and compelling narratives. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.