How Hard Can It Be? with Diana Maria Riva

Bonnie Hammer on Becoming the Queen of Cable, Dreams that Keep you Stuck, and Why It’s Never a Permanent “No”

September 3, 2026·47 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Legendary media executive Bonnie Hammer sits down with host Diana Maria Riva to talk about how she went from pooper-scooping after a Hollywood stunt dog to becoming Vice Chairman of NBCUniversal and the “Queen of Cable”. As Diana dives into Bonnie's best seller 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work: And the Truths We Need to Succeed, they discuss how chasing a childhood dream can keep you stuck and why the career ladder is more of a spider web. Bonnie shares her perspective on “ageism” in the work place, how the “tougher and nastier” mindset can backfire for women, knowing your professional self worth, and has a frank discussion with Diana on not holding back with exploring greater opportunities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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