Often, people measure their success based on their ability to earn more, produce more, be more of everything—including busy. Author Courtney Carver knows firsthand about the quest for success. She also felt the consequences of surrendering to the rat race which for her, resulted in compromised relationships and health issues. In this session, Carver offered […]
Vision, Truth and Success: A Conversation with Mellody Hobson | 2017 Session
Starting as an intern and rising all the way up to president of Arial Investments, there is no doubt why Mellody Hobson was named one of TIME Magazine’s most influential people in the world. From her humble Chicago childhood, to success as nationally recognized financial expert and director of major public companies like The Estée […]
Successful (and Happy) Parenting | 2018 Session
We love our kids, but do we love our role as parents? We strive for our kids to be successful, but do we feel successful as parents? According to New York Times columnist and author KJ Dell’Antonia, the two go hand-in-hand and you can’t have one without the other. By experiencing joy – real happiness, […]
Staying Calm In A Crisis: Tips From The Woman Who Faced Down Somali Pirates
When Admiral Michelle J. Howard was 12, she saw a show about people who attended U.S. military academies and realized that was what she wanted to do. “You can’t,” her older brother said. “It’s closed to women.”She thought he was messing with her and went to her mother. “He’s right,” her mom said. “But you’re […]
How to Feel Successful in 2020
An Exclusive Conversation with Esther Wojcicki
If there’s anyone who can put the idea of success in perspective in 2020, it’s Esther Wojcicki, the author and educator who raised three wildly successful daughters and wrote the book, How to Raise Successful People. So, here’s what she says: “We have to back up on our idea of success now because maybe we […]
Tiny Changes, Radical Results: Success in Uncertain Times – with Esther Wojcicki
…think your way out of it. You have to be able to figure out there are solutions.” —Esther Wojcicki This Month’s Guest: ESTHER WOJCICKI is a leading American educator,…
Life at a Crossroads: Choosing a Different Path | 2012 Session
Bestselling author, playwright and screenwriter with movies that include: You’ve Got Mail, Hanging Up and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Delia Ephron explores the crossroads of life and offers her insight as to how to find the courage and imagination to take a different path. With humor and grace, she will teach you what you […]
Get Unstuck and Tackle Transitions with Courage| 2019 Session
The anxiety, second-guessing and often unsolicited opinions we face during times of transition are abundant and can result in a lot of self-doubt. They can also make you feel stuck and prevent you from making the small decisions that will help you get where you want to go. Social worker and psychotherapist Amy Morin briefly […]
Elizabeth Gilbert: On Fear and Creativity
Elizabeth Gilbert talks about creativity, fear, and more in the latest episode of Women Amplified. While this conversation was recorded at the end of 2019, what she says about fear, in particular, is a welcome balm in this moment. Here are highlights: “I think we live in a society that really fetishizes the idea of […]
How to Unleash Your Creative Genius – with Elizabeth Gilbert
This episode will make you feel GOOD—and we’ve got some exciting Conference news, too! Tune in. Take an exciting and inspirational journey with Eat, Pray Love phenomenon Elizabeth Gilbert in this episode of Women Amplified. This intimate conversation will explore challenges facing women today, and offer insights to better navigate decision-making, productivity, communication, relationships, career […]