The 2009 Texas Conference for Women was a resounding success! We are always amazed at the energy created and connections made when thousands of dynamic women come together. Whether you participated as an attendee, a volunteer, a speaker, an exhibitor, a sponsor, we thank you for your time, your energy, and your enthusiasm!
CONFERENCE BY THE NUMBERS
Mentor Match participants: 250+
Free resume critiques: 900+
Volunteers: 175
Young Women’s Program participants: 425
Scholarship Program: $30,000 to women at TX colleges/universities in 2009
$240,000+ since the program’s inception
Approval rating for Suze Orman: 95%
Photo Highlights
Click here to see photos from the Conference
Share your Story
So many powerful stories came out of the Conference! Did you learn a life-saving skill, find the inspiration to start a new venture, or make a strong connection at the Conference? If so, please share your story with us at info@txconferenceforwomen.org!
FROM OUR SPEAKERS
10 SIMPLE TIPS FOR STRESS RELIEF
By Carol Scott, MD, MSEd, FACEP
 1. Stress is inevitable. The goal is NOT to get rid of stress or have a stress-free existence. A reasonable goal for management of stress is to transform potentially harmful reactions to demands and challenges in your life into healthy responses. Stress doesn’t make you sick, it makes you more likely to get diseases that make you sick. Between 70 and 80 percent of visits to primary care doctors are due to stress-related disorders. Doctors are good at telling you that your symptoms (headache, chest pain, stomach disorders) are due to a certain disease. But wait a minute—the real question you should ask your doctor is why you have that disease. For so many disorders, the answer is simply stress. [read more]
FROM OUR SPonsors
 Women and Money: TD AMERITRADE Survey Finds Women Anticipate Getting by with Less in Retirement
Men surveyed strive for more money, have greater confidence about retirement
Women are content retiring with less money saved for retirement than men, according to a recent survey conducted by Opinion Research Corporation on behalf of TD AMERITRADE.(1)
The survey, which included responses from employed men and women, found 73 percent of women are comfortable accumulating less than $1 million in savings before retirement, compared to 63 percent of men. The survey also found only 22 percent of women would like to accumulate $1 million or more in savings before retirement, compared to 32 percent of men. Additionally, twice as many men (12%) as women (5%) will strive to accumulate at least $5 million in savings before retiring. [read more]
Title Sponsor ReCaps Successes at 2009 Texas Conference for Women
 Being one in a million may suffice for some, but being one in more than 5,000 who attended the tenth annual Texas Conference for Women in Houston was revitalizing. And for the ten percent of participants who participated on behalf of BP, the presenting event sponsor for the sixth consecutive year, this conference was more than refreshing.
BP went the extra mile to demonstrate the Response-Ability that can accompany the position of Title Sponsor. More than 500 women and a few men from BP across America registered as participants in the conference. BP volunteers assisted with registration, stuffed packets, worked at the exhibit booth, etc. Katrina Landis, CEO of BP's Alternative Energy division, flew in from London specifically to participate as one of the panelists, bring welcoming remarks to conference attendees and network with her fellow colleagues.
[read more]
A Heartfelt thanks to our sponsors!
We extend a special thanks to our sponsors, whose generosity made the Conference possible. If you’d like to learn more about sponsoring the 2010 Conference, please contact Lisa Alonge at lalonge@conferenceforwomen.org.
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mark Your Calendars for 2010
11th annual Texas Conference for Women
November 10, 2010
George R. Brown Convention Center Houston, TX |
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Attendee Feedback
“I was amazed by the huge, energy-filled atmosphere and informative sessions, but the empowerment—the Girl Power!—throughout the building was more powerful than anything that I could have ever imagined! I am excited, and equally confident, as I begin a new chapter in my life, as I am now armed with tools and enthusiasm (that had begun to diminish) as I seek to achieve my personal and career goals. The idea of being surrounded by so many powerful, beautiful women who share the same joys, pains and goals was exhilarating. I will always remember and value my experience at the Texas Conference for Women.”
Mauda Vercher
Shell Oil Company- Recruitment
Houston
(via email)
“This is the first time that I have attended, and I agree that this was an inspiring conference that is sure to make a difference in the career aspirations of many women. The candid, engaging stories shared by our speakers will contribute greatly to our success of our future.”
Marilyn Howard Jones
Communications Director at
Rice University
(via LinkedIn)
“All of the speakers and guest were wonderful. Suze was awesome and Isabel Allende was truly inspiring! Looking forward to next year. Thank you.”
Gina Guerrero
Project Manager
Sharper Translation Services, Inc.
(via Facebook)
"The conference was great, and I will definitely be attending more in the years to come....Thanks BHI for giving me the opportunity. #texaswomen"
@tweetingbird27
(via Twitter)
"Getting butcher paper and making a life map of who I am and what makes me happy. ME. Thanks Marcus, Suzie, & Happy Session #texaswomen"
@samababy
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Survey Winner
Congratulations to Kristine Ludwig, Ph.D., Baker Hughes, Inc., Center for
Technology Innovation, whose name was randomly selected from all those who completed our post-conference survey and won a round-trip ticket on Continental Airlines.
We greatly appreciate your opinions and your valuable feedback—it helps us plan, adjust, and work to make future conferences even better. |
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