Perry advocates by example. She creates opportunities and spaces for women, especially Black women, to see themselves represented, both on the air and in the boardroom. Perry also uses OWN’s slate of scripted and unscripted programming to ensure Black women’s stories are celebrated. She leveraged OWN’s visibility as a cultural beacon and partnered with the American Cancer Society on the VOICES of Black Women campaign to empower Black women to prioritize their own health.
What’s your version of a “power move”—whether that’s a power suit, power song or power mindset? Song: “Bad Like Me” by Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.
With all the buzz around AI and automation, what’s one “human” skill you think will only grow more valuable? Creativity. Creativity. Creativity.
What’s a routine or ritual that keeps you grounded? First thing every morning when I awake stepping outside and letting daylight hit my face.