2019
DAY 1
WELCOME // DRYDOCK HALL
Check-in, Coffee & Networking
WEDNESDAY
9:30AM - 10:00AM
Meet us in Drydock Hall to get your wristband, badge, and welcome kit, and then fuel up for the day with some coffee and snacks as you meet and mingle with some of your fellow attendees!
MENTORING
Coffee & Conversations // Career Coach Office Hours
Claire Oliverson, America's Test Kitchen Kids; Jackie Lau, Situation; Jenna Camann, Pivot Digital; Lucy Lemons, Wordstream; Leslie Dell'Anno, John Hancock, Jackie Ford, America's Test Kitchen // Denise Spacinsky, Co-Founder and President, Project Me Pro and Principal, Localization Career Advisors
WEDNESDAY
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Limited availability
Get the advice and perspective you need from someone who has traveled the path and gained priceless experience and expertise along the way. Choose either a Coffee & Conversation group (no more than 10) for the opportunity to discuss, learn and gain insight on topics most important to you. OR, meet up with one of our stellar career coaches for some 1:1 advice.
LIFESTYLE SESSION
Automating Your Routine to Be Your Best Self
Maureen Nuccitelli, The Organizing Diva - Professional Organizing Services, Org. & Life/Health Coach
WEDNESDAY
11:00AM - 12:00PM
There’s a myth that structure prevents creativity. In reality, structure creates more freedom, spontaneity and increases your productivity. Join us for this lifestyle session with Organizing Coach, Maureen Nuccitelli, AKA The Organizing Diva, who will provide a deeper understanding of decision fatigue, the power in outsourcing/ delegating tasks, and how automating your day/week/month/year frees you up to be your best authentic self.
WORKSHOP
7 Habits of Effective Networkers
Diane Darling, Speaker, McGraw-Hill Author, Business Consultant, and Coach
WEDNESDAY
11:00AM - 12:00PM
When you hear the word 'networking' do you think of an overly aggressive person pitching you for a deal? You're not alone! Everyone knows that we get more done when we help others and have them help us. But how do you build that network with a sense of authenticity? In this talk, Diane will share her go-to strategies that help everyone learn how to master the art of networking.
INDUSTRY PANEL
De-mystifying the Corporate VC World
Dina Routhier, Director, Stanley Ventures, Stanley Black & Decker; Mary Tobin, Senior Analyst, Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures; Dr. Debbie Lin, Executive Director, Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund; and Cait Brumme, Managing Director, Mass Challenge
WEDNESDAY
11:00AM - 12:00PM
In this session, you'll hear from successful entrepreneurs and investors on their journey into the depths of the startup and venture capitalist world, their failures and challenges, and will candidly answer questions you may have about the entrepreneurial ecosystem and what it takes to get involved.
NETWORKING // DRYDOCK HALL
Lunch & Learn: Leveling Up in Cybersecurity
Robert Cataldo, VP of Enterprise Sales and Alena Reva, VP of Human Resources, Kaspersky North America
WEDNESDAY
12:00PM - 1:30PM
As you enjoy lunch and time to connect with fellow attendees, you'll have the chance to attend an educational session led by Kaspersky about how to initiate a conversation about personal growth and career progression, channeling healthy aggression in a male-dominated field, and the untapped career paths for women in cybersecurity. Don't forget to bring your security questions for these online security experts!
MAINSTAGE // DRYDOCK HALL
Keynote: Lift As I Climb
Jackie Glenn, Founder and CEO of Glenn Diversity and HR Solutions, Author of Lift As I Climb
WEDNESDAY
1:30PM - 2:15PM
After immigrating to the U.S., Jackie Glenn climbed the corporate ladder and found meteoric success in the technology sector, serving as Fortune 500 EMC Corporation's Global Chief Diversity Officer. She then wrote about her experience and how she supported other women along the way, in a best-selling biography, Lift As I Climb: An Immigrant Girl's Journey Through Corporate America. Don't miss this inspiring talk as Jackie shares her story and the importance of paying it forward by lifting others up as we move up the career ladder.
LIFESTYLE SESSION
Open Mind, Clear Heart: The Regenerative Power of Mindfulness
Jade Weston Kranz, Senior Meditation Producer, 10% Happier
WEDNESDAY
2:30PM - 3:30PM
Mindfulness practice is based on the radical idea that the natural state of the mind is not scattered, nervous, and tense, but rather calm, creative, and clear. Making meditation a part of our life provides a way to settle into this natural state more often. As a result, we can learn to live in alignment with our intentions, rather than getting dragged around by our reactions to life’s stressors. In this workshop, you will learn everything you need to know to bring meditation—and the clarity and power it engenders—into your day to day life.
WORKSHOP
Tools to Leverage Your Emotional Intelligence and Boost Your Confidence
Gabrielle Jenkins, Managing Partner, Resource Management of Boston
WEDNESDAY
2:30PM - 3:30PM
This workshop will cover the fundamentals of emotional intelligence, and teach you how to really maximize your EQ and use your strengths to contribute to your personal and professional success.
MAINSTAGE // DRYDOCK HALL
Keynote: Change Takes Courage
Joanna Saltz, Editorial Director, House Beautiful and Delish
WEDNESDAY
3:45PM - 4:45PM
A veteran of the publishing industry, Joanna Saltz, created the ultimate digital destination for foodies at Delish. After three years she grew Delish from 1.9 million unique visitors a month to 30 million. Now as editorial director of both print and digital for House Beautiful, a brand more than 125 years old and a staple magazine in the interior design world, Joanna is faced with the challenge of leading this legacy brand in an ever-changing landscape.
In this keynote, Joanna will share how she’s guiding the vision on all House Beautiful and Delish platforms, how she’s engaging readers, and how her mantra - don't ask for permission, ask for forgiveness - has helped her find success.
MENTORING
Career Coach Office Hours
Shannon O'Brien, MA, EdM - Founder of Whole U
WEDNESDAY
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Limited availability
Schedule a meet up with Shannon O'Brien, an encouraging and trusted advisor who can give you guidance towards finding new opportunities, joy and fulfillment, and achieving career and life goals.
NETWORKING // DRYDOCK HALL
Plant Nite with Yaymaker
WEDNESDAY
4:45PM - 6:00PM
Limited Availability
Cultivate your creativity, naturally. In this fun networking activity, you'll be guided step-by-step as you make a mini Zen garden, succulent arrangement, or tiny terrarium and get to know your fellow attendees.
DAY 2
DAY 2
MENTORING
Coffee & Conversations // Career Coach Office Hours
Jackie Lau, Situation; Rachel King, Editmate; Hillary Meahl, Havas Media; Laurie Nicolas, Femcove; Aisha Losche, Publicis Groupe; Lindsay Sutton, John Hancock and more! // Denise Spacinsky, Co-Founder and President, Project Me Pro and Principal, Localization Career Advisors; Shannon O'Brien, MA, EdM - Founder of Whole U
THURSDAY
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Limited Availability
Get the advice and perspective you need from someone who has traveled the path and gained priceless experience and expertise along the way. Choose either a Coffee & Conversation group (no more than 10) for the opportunity to discuss, learn and gain insight on topics most important to you. OR, meet up with one of our stellar career coaches for some 1:1 advice.
WELCOME // DRYDOCK HALL
Check-in, Coffee & Networking
THURSDAY
9:00AM - 9:30AM
Get Day 2 off to a solid start with some delicious coffee and snacks from our partners. And come early to grab a good seat and chat about your favorite part of day 1 with your new friends!
MAINSTAGE // DRYDOCK HALL
Keynote: Are You in Your Zone of Genius?
Viktoria Harrison, Co-Founder, charity:water, and Founder, The Branded Startup
THURSDAY
9:30AM - 10:15AM
When you are authentic and honest with yourself, you accelerate in your career. Learn from Vik Harrison, co-founder of charity:water and founder of The Branded Startup, on what it takes to quit your career, leap into the unknown to build one of the most successful not for profits changing 10 million lives globally, and how you assess your accomplishments while preparing for what’s next. To quote her directly, “if you aren’t in your zone of genius, then you aren’t bringing your best you to impact the greater good.”
LIFESTYLE SESSION
The Gender Investing Gap
Rachel Sanborn, Director of Advisory Services, Ellevest and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
THURSDAY
10:30AM - 12:00PM
The financial services industry is filled with jargon and complexity, when, in fact, investing doesn’t have to be that complicated. Ellevest has busted their tails to build an investing experience for women, based on hundreds of hours of research into what women are looking for. In this session, Ellevest will walk through their approach to investing, research behind the gender investing gap and how to overcome it on your path to building wealth. Ellevest was created to help women unleash their financial power. And you can do this for yourself and your own life, right now.
THURSDAY
10:30AM - 12:00PM
This workshop focuses on the intersection between bragging, Imposter Syndrome, and owning strengths and achievements. Using actionable steps to remove the mystique around this debilitating concept, women move beyond feelings of Imposter Syndrome to internalize self worth and rise as leaders. Utilizing a range of learning strategies including written exercises, conversation, role play, and group practice with a mentor the group will develop new skills and techniques to combat Imposter Syndrome.
INDUSTRY PANEL
Tech to Know: Staying Ahead of the Curve
Sara Strope, Director, Growth and Customer Marketing, IBM; Merve Unuvar, Strategy Lead for AI Engineering, IBM; and Lisa Amini, Director of IBM Research, Cambridge
THURSDAY
10:30AM - 12:00PM
This session will make sure you are prepared for any cocktail party tech talk as we dive into everything from blockchain to AI, what it's like working in tech, what you need to know, and what's on the horizon.
NETWORKING // DRYDOCK HALL
Lunch, Networking + Partner Pop-ups
THURSDAY
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Grab some delicious grub to fuel the rest of your content-packed day, get to know some of the amazing fellow attendees, and check out our partner pop-up shops. Make sure to try a delicious tea from the Waku wellness tea team!
MENTORING
Career Coach Office Hours
Denise Spacinsky, Co-Founder and President, Project Me Pro and Principal, Localization Career Advisors
THURSDAY
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Limited Availability
Looking for some strategic career advice? Schedule a meet up with our stellar career development expert, Denise Spacinsky, for some 1:1 advice.
LIFESTYLE SESSION
Space to Dream in a High-Performance World
Liz Eskenazi, Founder & Principal, Mind the Core; and Stephenie Girard, Executive Coach, Thrive Global
THURSDAY
1:30PM - 3:00PM
A session that will reignite dormant dreams, expose clarity and empower you to frame your path. We'll challenge how you view time and expectations, remove barriers to accessing your own thoughts, and help you be free to thrive.
WORKSHOP
More Time for You: Time Management
Alesia Latson, Principal and Founder, Latson Leadership Group
THURSDAY
1:30PM - 3:00PM
This is a time management workshop based on Alesia’s book by the same name. The program delivers new techniques for prioritizing and accomplishing tasks. With Alesia's help, you'll learn how to get more done in less time and could save as many as 5-10 hours per week!
INDUSTRY PANEL
Women Dominating Sportstech
Meridith Ungar, Founder and CEO, Nix Biosensors; Jessica Gelman, CEO of Kraft Analytics Group. Angela Ruggiero, CEO & Co-Founder, Sports Innovation Lab, and Olympic Gold Medalist
THURSDAY
1:30PM - 3:00PM
We're bringing together experts in this industry to discuss the new ways athletes are measuring, monitoring, and predicting their performance and how this convergence of technology and sports is changing the game (literally). They'll also discuss the challenges they've faced as women in this industry, and how more women can get involved.
MAINSTAGE // DRYDOCK HALL
Closing Keynote: Redefining an Empire, One Cup at a Time
Julia Collin Davison, Executive Editorial Director and Host of America's Test Kitchen; Tzurit Or, Founder & CEO of Tatte Bakery; and Kara Baskin, Journalist, The Boston Globe
THURSDAY
3:15PM - 4:00PM
We're ending Day 1 with an unforgettable conversation. From non-linear career paths, to learning from failures and successfully leveraging their networks, join our last talk of InfluenceHER Week 2019 to hear how inspiring women are redefining the food industry, one cup at a time.
NETWORKING
Reception at America's Test Kitchen
THURSDAY
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Come celebrate with us at the beautiful America's Test Kitchen office after a packed two days of InfluenceHER! We'll have cocktails and delicious noms (including treats from Milk Bar and Taza) for you to enjoy as you network with all our lovely attendees.