Zimbabwean Media Personality & Entrepreneur, Kim Jayde, has been in a global Barbie book highlighting inspirational figures across the world. Alongside Jayde are other high profile names from the continent such as Change Activist, Kovini Moodley, Jewellery Designer, Jenna Clifford, and Fashion Designer, Gert Johan Coetzee.
Released in celebration of Barbie‘s 65th Anniversary, “My Barbie Story” features heartfelt narratives from inspirational figures regarded as friends of the brand. They talk about what Barbie has meant to them over the years. The book is a unique collection of 108 stories and pictures from well known figures that span the globe.
My Barbie Story is a true reflection of the brand, as Barbie has stood as a symbol of empowerment, imagination, and limitless possibilities since it’s establishment in 1959. The book is categorised into sections that include Role Models, Arts & Culture, Fashion & Design, Barbie Fans, Leaders & Changemakers and the Barbie Team.
Mattel will be donating 100% of its proceeds from the sale of this book with an additional donation from the Mattel Children’s Foundation to registered charity UN Women UK as part of the Barbie Dream Gap Project’s initiative to level the playing field for girls.
“For the duration of 2024, I’ve been blessed to be part of the Barbie friends & family. We receive drops of product and tell the story of the brand – especially as they are celebrating 65 years of Barbie! The PR Team reached out to tell us that Barbie was doing a book to commemorate 65 Years by launching a star-studded book celebrating the brand’s Impact with 100% of proceeds benefiting UN Women UK. I jumped at the opportunity to share my story and a few months later I got the call to say my story was selected! I still can’t believe it!” – Kim Jayde
Kim Jayde has been having an exceptional year, that has seen her journeying to the USA to attend the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit, shooting new episodes of her hit show ‘Kickin It With Kim Jayde‘ with the founder of Unheard Of – Phil Lipschutz, and featuring in an editorial for Dossier Magazine. The award winning media personality has also been hosting ‘Taste of Home’, a brand-new YouTube series which features the homes of special guests like Connie Ferguson, DJ Zinhle and Gert Johan Coetzee.
