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Though she was born, raised, and still lives in South London, Bridget Banton has always been interested in the world at large. After majoring in anthropology and African studies in college\u2014with an emphasis on film\u2014Banton spent 15 years in British television, working as a commissioning editor at both Channel 4 and the BBC. From documentaries to educational shows, her work\u2014often geared toward children, teens, and young adults\u2014was centered around \u201ctrying to find your place in the world\u201d and \u201ctrying to reframe the way people think about you.\u201d These themes, \u201cthings I\u2019ve been passionate about on a personal level,\u201d she says, still shine through in her work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bridget<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Do what you love, and do what you\u2019re passionate about, because it will be fine in the end. I\u2019ve been on a long journey, and I\u2019ve come back absolutely where I started. And I\u2019m so happy about it.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This year, Banton is juggling two exciting projects. Based out of WeWork Soho – Sheraton House<\/a>, the 43-year-old \u201cproper Londoner\u201d is senior director at Girl Effect Studios. This is a new creative branch of Girl Effect<\/a>, a nonprofit founded by Nike that is dedicated to \u201creframing the way people see and perceive what girls can and can\u2019t do.\u201d Banton, a mother of two sons, is also busy running a production company called Ayo Banton<\/a> with her husband, a seasoned photographer. \u201cI\u2019m so excited by the fact that I can use my professional experience, my expertise, my passion, and some of my skills to do something positive and give something back to the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photos: Lauren Kallen<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Though she was born, raised, and still lives in South London, Bridget Banton has always been interested in the world at large. After majoring in anthropology and African studies in college\u2014with an emphasis on film\u2014Banton spent 15 years in British television, working as a commissioning editor at both Channel 4 and the BBC. 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