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The bodacious bod (her original dimensions would be impossible for a human woman), the handsome?boyfriend?and dont get us started on that dream house.?Barbie, as we knew her, was pretty much nauseatingly perfect. Thing is, she was always sort of a one-note kind of lady -- you know ... blonde hair, blue eyes and a triple zero waist. Luckily, the executives at Mattel, which creates the lifestyle toy, got the memo that girls (and their moms) needed a more realistic doll.In comes Sejah Shah Miller, vice president of global marketing for the iconic brand. For the past three years Shah Miller has been tasked with the multilayered duty of figuring out what was missing from the brand. Her answer was simple: diversity. The dynamo talks to espnW about her journey to the top of the toy industry, reimagining the original Queen B and more.espnW: You spent a good portion of your career working with luxe beauty brands, such as LOréal. What attracted to you to Mattel? Sejal Shah Miller: When Mattel reached out to me for the role I was intrigued. I hadnt thought about toys. But when I did, my research proved that sales were declining. Wed lost brand equity with moms. Girls were saying Barbie wasnt as cool as it used to be. Being a woman of color, and having had played with Barbie dolls, turning the brand around was an interesting challenge for me. Take a look at the things the brand has done in the last three years: Its shifted the idea of Barbie. Its exciting to be part of the evolution of the brand, and the team was acutely aware of the problems ahead of us.espnW: Please discuss your duties at Mattel.SSM: Im responsible for brand marketing, which entails driving the strategies behind content, advertising, digital social channels, partnerships and consumer products. Additionally, I handle product development and the commercial marketing of our business.?espnW: Whats your advice to women working their way up the corporate ladder? SSM:?Being true to your authentic self is important. You will exude confidence and thats half of the battle. It sounds cliché, but its true.espnW: Provide an example of how being your authentic self has paid off for you.SSM: Im not shy. Im always quick to give my opinion. I obviously back up my thoughts with data, but Im direct. And being direct has served me really well because people know what theyre getting. And Im very transparent. Im also pretty consistent and that helps build your reputation. My other big tip is to learn how to take a seat at the table. Act as if you own a seat at the table, because you are one of the key decision-makers.espnW: How do you cultivate relationships with colleagues and other?professional acquaintances? SSM: First, you have to perform well at your job, so youre respected. Second, I dont really subscribe to the idea that you have to wait for someone to select you [to build a professional rapport with them]. Ive always been pretty forthcoming about reaching out to people and setting up an informational or coffee meeting, and then the conversation evolves. ?As a woman of color I tend to seek out a variety of people who I can go to for advice and mentorship, both in and outside of my company. I still keep in touch with previous bosses because I think diverse views help you navigate whatever you think you may be dealing with in your own organization. If you only go to women, men or people of a certain background, then youre limiting yourself.espnW: Tell us about how all of your training came together, which has now helped you transform the Barbie brand. SSM: Our goal was to change the way the world talked about Barbie. This brand has been around for years, and its continued to reinvent itself. It always pushed forward this idea that, with Barbie, a girl could imagine everything she could become. One of our first moves was to make sure the brand reflected what girls saw in everyday life, so we launched Barbie Fashionista. That line has 24 dolls with different skin tones, eye/hair colors and hair textures. We really thought it was important to reflect what girls see today and introduce more diversity. Next, we launched our award-winning imagine the possibility campaign tied to our you can be anything messaging. Last, in March, we introduced new body types -- curvy, tall and petite, to match our original body types. We listened to our consumers, and sales have confirmed that they are voting with their wallets.espnW: Barbie is curvier, multicultural and has had a multitude of career paths. Whats next? SSM: We have our heroes program, which gives us an opportunity to recognize real people who are breaking boundaries with items that are a limited edition commemoration of these women. 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Cheapest Yeezy 350 V3 . -- Charline Labonte couldnt have asked for a better homecoming. Yeezy 350 Store . SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. Saturday, kick-off 19:15Aviva StadiumHaving shaken off the shackles of 111 years without a win against New Zealand, the question is whether Joe Schmidts Ireland can back it up in the weeks to come.The ultimate test of that will come against the All Blacks next week, and Australia the following week, because as the summer victory over South Africa showed, Ireland have struggled to consistently string victories together.Canada wont dent Irelands confidence but after seeing his contract as head coach of Ulster terminated in 2014, Mark Anscombe has a point to prove. He faces an uphill challenge, with just one win, against Russia, since he took charge, but narrow defeats to Italy and Japan are a cause for optimism.Schmidt has changed his entire squad and will expect nothing but a comprehensive win, while Canada will surely miss Jamie Cudmore who is unavailable for selection.Team newsWith Chicagos winning team all wrapped up in cotton wool, its time for inexperience to be given a chance. While Joe Schmidt has told the media that players selected this week can put their hands up for selection for coming Tests against New Zealand and Australia, for most, this will be their only involvement.They have to make it count. Garry Ringrose and Luke Marshall are a real exciting prospect in midfield, while the rise of Connacht has been rewarded with four starting places. Paddy Jackson gets a big chance at out-half, and the brute force of Niyi Adeolokun should be seen from the bench for the first time in an Irish jersey.Canada are bolstered by the return of Brett Beukeboom, Connor Braid, Phil Mack, Conor Trainor and DTH van der Merwe who have not played for their country since their exit at last years Rugby World Cup. Key absentees include Paus Jamie Cudmore and Ospreys pair Tyler Ardron and Jeff Hassler. Admir Cejvanovic will make his debut should he be sprung from the bench.Ireland: OHalloran, Gilroy, Ringrose, Marshall, Earls, Jackson, Marmion; Healy, Cronin, Bealham, Dillane, Holland, OMahony (captain), OBrien, O DonoghueRepplacements: James Tracy, David Kilcoyne, John Ryan, Donnacha Ryan, Dan Leavy, Luke McGrath, Joey Carbery, Niyi Adeolokun.dddddddddddd?Canada:?Evans, Van der Merwe, Trainor, Hearn, Paris, Braid, McRorie; Sears-Duru, Barkwill, Ilnicki, Beukeboom, Olmstead, Baillie, Carpenter (captain).Replacements:?Howard, Brouwer, Tierney, Cejvanovic, Heaton, Mack, Parfrey, Blevins.Key head-to-headThe real question is whether young sensation Garry Ringrose can make the transition. Two years ago Paul OConnell stated Ringrose was a bit further along in his development than Brian ODriscoll was at 19. Having had Ringrose wrapped up for the following two years, its about time we get to see his talent on the international stage. The experienced London Irish centre Ciaran Hearn will come up against him.Ringrose has developed in terms of skills and physically since he was first brought into an Irish training camp. Not quite the finished article but would be great to see how he manages on the international stage.Key stats*Ireland have never lost to Canada, and scored 50 points the last time they played each other, in the pool stages of last years Rugby World Cup.?*Canada have scored over 20 points against Ireland just once, in their June 2000 27-27 draw in Ontario.*Ireland have scored?38 tries in the seven games between the two teams while Canada average a try a game against Ireland.WeatherGet the woolly hats out. Its going to be bitterly cold in Dublin. The rain is forecast to stay away and temperatures wont rise above seven degress, with the real feel expected to be closer to one.PredictionJoe Schmidt has not picked any of his front line stars, but for the likes of Ringrose, Tiernan OHalloran and Luke Marshall -- whose career has been ravaged by concussion -- it is a chance to show what they can do for Ireland. It is set to be another one-sided victory for Ireland, who should comfortably win by 30 points.? ' ' '