Share Better
Nov 13 2012

Move Over, Barbie — You’re Obsolete

Debbie, a female in the male-dominated world of engineering, was bothered by the lack of women in her field. So she decided to do something so wonderful for little girls everywhere, it brought tears to my eyes (don't judge me).

spacer
Edwardo Jackson More from Edwardo »
Follow @SwagPoker
spacer Edwardo Jackson »

Debbie, a female in the male-dominated world of engineering, was bothered by the lack of women in her field. So she decided to do something so wonderful for little girls everywhere, it brought tears to my eyes (don't judge me).

  • # Share On Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

How wonderful was Debbie’s idea? It got funded in five days, along with the next two books in the series! If I ever have a little girl (and finally make my mother a happy grandma) I’m putting GoldieBlox in her crib.
ORIGINAL: By Debbie Sterling Lewis, inventor, engineer, and CEO of GoldieBlox. Found on Co.Exist of  Fast Company. To track the GoldieBlox production process, like I will, click here.

Did you already share this? No? Share it now:

Facebook Tumblr Twitter
  • # Share On Facebook
  • $ Share On Twitter
  • Like Upworthy!
Don't show again. |
Like us on Facebook?
Upworthy
 

Thanks for sharing!

Now tell your friends on Facebook that you like Upworthy!
Already like us?
Don't show this again
 

Thanks for sharing!

Want more stuff like that? Sign up for our daily email and never miss our best content.

    Thank you for signing up!

    This is one daily email that won't disappoint.
    Already signed up?
    Don't show this again
    By submitting above you agree to the Upworthy privacy policy.
     

    Love that video?

    Like us on Facebook to get more stuff like that!
    Already like us?
    Don't show this again
     

    Love that video?

    Get more great stuff like that delivered straight to your Inbox!

      Thank you for signing up!

      This is one daily email that won't disappoint.
      Already signed up?
      Don't show this again
      By submitting above you agree to the Upworthy privacy policy.
       

      Love that video?

      Share it with your friends!
      • # Share On Facebook
      • Twitter
      • Tumblr
      Share plenty already?
      Don't show this again

      I want more stuff like this!

      Sign up for the Upworthiest daily email, and never miss out on our most popular stories.

      By submitting above you agree to the Upworthy privacy policy.

      Thanks for signing up!

      Now tell your friends on Facebook that you like Upworthy!
      gipoco.com is neither affiliated with the authors of this page nor responsible for its contents. This is a safe-cache copy of the original web site.