On this week's episode, Charlotte Alter sits down with the iconic Candace Bushnell – the creative force behind the cultural phenomenon "Sex and the City." Bushnell shares her journey from her childhood in Connecticut to becoming a leading figure in the New York City publishing scene, and ultimately, a worldwide influencer. They delve into the glamorous, grueling world of 1970s NYC, the evolution of feminism, and the shifting dynamics of the publishing industry. Plus, Candace offers a rare glimpse into what it feels like to create a global sensation that forever shapes pop culture. 

<p>On this week's episode, Charlotte Alter sits down with the iconic Candace Bushnell – the creative force behind the cultural phenomenon "Sex and the City." Bushnell shares her journey from her childhood in Connecticut to becoming a leading figure in the New York City publishing scene, and ultimately, a worldwide influencer. They delve into the glamorous, grueling world of 1970s NYC, the evolution of feminism, and the shifting dynamics of the publishing industry. Plus, Candace offers a rare glimpse into what it feels like to create a global sensation that forever shapes pop culture. </p>

TIME Senior Correspondent Charlotte Alter hosts candid conversations with the people who shape the world, about the forces that shape them. Tune in each Thursday to meet TIME's Person of the Week.

<p>TIME Senior Correspondent Charlotte Alter hosts candid conversations with the people who shape the world, about the forces that shape them. Tune in each Thursday to meet TIME's Person of the Week.</p>

Person of The Week

On this week's episode, Charlotte Alter sits down with the iconic Candace Bushnell – the creative force behind the cultural phenomenon "Sex and the City." Bushnell shares her journey from her childhood in Connecticut to becoming a leading figure in the New York City publishing scene, and ultimately, a worldwide influencer. They delve into the glamorous, grueling world of 1970s NYC, the evolution of feminism, and the shifting dynamics of the publishing industry. Plus, Candace offers a rare glimpse into what it feels like to create a global sensation that forever shapes pop culture.

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