South Shore Conference Speakers and Emcee

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Keynote Speaker

Liz O’Donnell

Are you struggling to care for an elderly parent or relative, hold down a job, and raise a family? Have you been searching for real world, practical answers on how to work with siblings, balance your time and have difficult conversations with your parents? Liz O’Donnell has been there and shares her experiences to help others.

Liz was a longtime marketing executive, who turned her attention to helping working daughters balance eldercare and career after caring for her two parents. In 2015 she founded Working Daughters – a community to share this experience.

Keynote Speaker

Patti Fletcher

Dr. Patti Fletcher, CEO of PSDNetwork and HR.com’s Chief Equity Advocate and HR Disrupter, is on a mission to disrupt the business of people at every level and every function of the workplace while changing the way the world views women who lead change and how these women view themselves. As a business strategist, keynote speaker and author with a history of helping business leaders change the world, her work inspires and enables men and women at all levels and functions across all industries from independent contractors and lean start-ups to Fortune 500s such as SAP, IBM, AIG, Intuit, and Kaiser Permanente.  Dr. Patti has appeared on NASDAQ, Cheddar, Bloomberg, and Greater Boston.  She writes for Entrepreneur.com, Inc., The Guardian, and The Digitalist, and have contributed to/been featured in Time Magazine, RealSimple, Al Jazeera, Forbes, Fortune, Newsweek, The Muse and The Huffington Post and many more. Dr. Patti is best-selling author of Disrupters: Success Strategies From Women Who Break The Mold.

Comedian

Christine Hurley

Christine Hurley loves what she does…making people laugh! Married to Jimmy Hurley and having five kids, Christine is never at a loss for comedic material. Like any great comedian, Christine has an innate ability to see humor in “everyday” situations. For years, she entertained family, friends and neighbors in their kitchens, at barbecues and the grocery store aisles. The only difference now is she uses a microphone and a stage.

Emcee

Jayme Washington

Goddess Award

Lauren Pimpare

Lauren Gill Pimpare founded Tomorrow’s Women TODAY in 2009. Tomorrow’s Women TODAY is primarily an invite-only organization comprised of approximately 100 emerging women who have been identified by leaders in the community. As Founder and President of this not-for-profit, Lauren is deeply committed to ensure that this intimate group of women are provided with a safe and supportive network, and have opportunities to learn from industry leaders whose stories and experiences educate and inspire.

Lauren’s commitment to women does not end with her members. Lauren has worked hard to ensure that every year her organization participates in a “Pay it Forward” activity. These activities have included organizing children’s clothing at “Pass it On,” collecting suits for “Year Up” or “Dress for Success,” ice cream socials for patients undergoing cancer treatment, and hosting an educational event with Crittenton Women’s Union. Lauren has created a Fellowship Program within Tomorrow’s Women TODAY for younger female leaders. She has also established a Student Membership within the group to provide emerging college students with opportunities to learn real-world networking skills and provide them with mentors. Recently, Lauren has launched a second not-for-profit focused on Executive female leaders called, The Boston Women’s Leadership Council.

Lauren serves on the Board for The March of Dimes, The South Shore Conservatory, Boston Children’s Hospital Virtual Advisory Council, and the Department of Public Health’s Pediatric Palliative Care Family Advisory Council. Lauren lives in Cohasset and is the proud mother of 3 young children –one who is severally disabled and handicapped. She is an advocate in our community not only for women, but for children with special needs, and their families.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

At the South Shore Conference for Women, we are committed to highlighting the local women who work, live and thrive in the cities and towns in the South Shore, MA. Each year we reach out to the community to hear from women in our region who are experts, ready to share their passion and hard work with women, close to home.

Our conference follows 5 tracks (topic areas):

  • Personal Prosperity
  • Professional Success
  • Entrepreneurship/Leadership
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Family

 

Communicating Your Authentic Self in Life and Business

Authenticity is the foundation of powerful communications. The journey to becoming an effective communicator starts with self-discovery. From evaluating our own strengths and vulnerabilities, to taking risks, overcoming fears and releasing judgment, the root of authentic communications starts with understanding who you are, and who you want to become.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learning to step into your power of communication with power, confidence and grace
  • Strategies for communicating strength and personal growth
  • Understanding the power of positive self-talk

    Successful Start Ups – Testing your ideas, finding mentors, and financial considerations

    Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. Most entrepreneurs face challenges in the beginning and there really is no such thing as an “overnight success.” Many would-be entrepreneurs think you need a sizeable amount of money to get started. Not true! You don’t need a lot of money or to have all the answers to start a business. Finding the right resources is key and you’ve taken that first step in finding them by being here today. Let’s explore the next steps in making your dream endeavor a reality!

    Key Takeaways:

    • Develop methods to test your business idea, understand demand and market potential. 
    • Explore ways to build your support structure, find a mentor, and nurture the relationship. 
    • Learn how to demonstrate that you must have a product or service that people will pay for, before you go for financial backing.

          Stand Up to Your Stress Spiral

          Our relationship with food can be complicated. We all should strive for optimal health, but often struggle with conflicting or unhealthy food advice. In addition, more and more people are struggling with gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies and sensitivities, which can lead to more confusion about where and how to start. Working to find the root cause of symptoms or disorders and educating why supporting your immune system is important is where this panel excels. They will introduce you to how to manage health obstacles, help bring awareness and education on where to start through food, nutrition and Integrative techniques.

          Key Takeaways:

          • Introduce the importance our immune system and gut health is for overall health. How food/nutrition and techniques can play a role.
          • Learn practical tips everyone can use
          • Helping the audience exam obstacles and give tips for striving to support and overcome them.
          • Get our panelists top tips for healthy eating, food allergies, help to reduce stress and controlling your mindset.

           

          Building your Financial & Legal Knowledge and Confidence

          As women, we face unique financial challenges such as living longer than our male counterparts and moving in and out of the workforce. We may also find ourselves single or widowed. Learn tips and walk away with specific advice to manage your financial household so that you can feel confident that you are making well-informed decisions from a place of knowledge rather than fear, ignorance, or habit.

          Key Takeaways: 

          • Understand how to take control of your own legal and financial health and well-being.
          • Learn who should be on your own board of advisors, to provide you with support for both your wealth and your health, so you don’t have to go it alone.
          • Action steps that you can take today to be prepared for whatever tomorrow may bring.

             

            Out of the Ashes… Phoenix Rising

            What are you struggling with? Come explore and have authentic conversation with four courageous women. Be left feeling inspired, encouraged and empowered. They will share uplifting stories that will motivate you to find and embrace new gifts from tragedy.

            Key Takeaways:

            • Learn to let go and how to grow – by loving yourself first.
            • Soar into the light… saving one life at a time.
            • Discover how to embrace what is and live your authentic life.

                 

                Adult Daughters: Thriving, Not Just Surviving.

                Caring for aging parents is one of the most difficult challenges we’ll face and caring for ourselves is key to emotional wellness during this time. Learning ways to secure our own ‘oxygen mask’ before helping others is critical if we want to thrive, not just survive, living in the role of an adult daughter. 

                 Key Takeaways:

                • Learn tips & strategies for managing care for aging parents and living your own life.
                • Understand how to establish & maintain appropriate boundaries.
                • Discover how to prioritize self-care which includes utilizing good time management and positive self-talk practices.
                • Explore the gifts of preparedness for YOU. 

                Women’s Health- All the things we don’t talk about- physical & mental

                Empowering women to talk about what they may be experiencing in all ages and knowing they aren’t alone is vital to our wellbeing & development. The panel will discuss the physical components of women’s health but also how our mental health can be impacted during all stages of life. We will be addressing body image, general women’s health, fertility and relationship issues. 

                Key Takeaways: 

                • Discover how to normalize what we are going through in all stages of life.
                • Identify when and where to get help & resources.
                • Discuss physical/mental health and strategies to diminish the guilt & shame

                  Transition is Inevitable – How Do We Navigate it?

                  We experience transition throughout our lives whether in our career or personal life. This panel will help you change your mindset from being the victim of change and will teach you how to take charge and move forward into the next phase of your life. Learning how to navigate life transitions is empowering!

                  Key Takeaways: 

                  • Learn strategies to push forward through tough times.
                  • Discover how to trust yourself and the support system you have built. 
                  • Explore how to let go and receive change in a positive way.