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The 2019 Conference Center

The 20th Texas Conference for Women was held October 24, 2019 in Austin, TX. View the agenda (PDF)

The inaugural Opening Night at the Conference was held October 23rd. View the agenda (PDF)

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Megan Rapinoe
Elizabeth Gilbert
Tracee Ellis Ross
Carla Harris
Amanda Southworth

Megan Rapinoe

Rapinoe, the outspoken co-captain of the world’s greatest soccer team, shared her thoughts about that idea that she and her teammates should be grateful for the opportunity to play on the world stage—and perhaps not make such a big deal out of the whole equal pay thing. Read more.

Elizabeth Gilbert

Elizabeth Gilbert, best-selling author of Eat, Pray, Love; Big Magic; and City of Girls, talked about a life-changing conversation she had at 25, and advised: Give up trying to care about everything and everyone, and be courageous enough to utter the three most powerful words a woman can say. Read more.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Ross, the star of Black-ish, shared the roots of an “unbreakable, unshakeable foundation” that has helped her develop the confidence to thrive as an actress; a boundary-breaking voice on women’s issues; and, as an entrepreneur. She also shared the specific practice that helps her work with her fears to keep growing. Read more.

Carla Harris

Harris, vice chairman and managing director at Morgan Stanley and former chair of the National Women’s Business Council, shared the 10 insights that led her to become one of the nation’s top investment bankers—beginning with “Own your power.” Read more.

Amanda Southworth

Southworth, a 17-year-old iOS developer and activist, talked about how she emerged from crippling depression and anxiety to build a platform that today helps more than 4.5 million worldwide—explaining: “If we avoided doing things because we’re scared, we would never get anything done.” Read more.

LISTEN TO BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Session I: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Women Breaking Barriers: Lessons from the Frontlines

Ditch Workplace Drama and Drive Results

How to Be Heard: Effective Communication for Career Advancement

The Myth of the Nice Girl: Leading with Strength and Kindness

Foster Your Inner Entrepreneur and Innovator

A Conversation on How to Skimm Your Life

Mind the Gap: Negotiating Your Salary

Your Brand: How to Define and Market Yourself


Session II: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Networking and Mentoring: Build Relationships, Not Just Contacts

How is Bias Affecting Your Organization?

Your Money: A Pathway to a Richer Life

The Encore Career: Purpose, Passion and a Paycheck in the Second Half of Life

We Need to Talk

How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace

Finding and Engaging Male Allies

The Happy Perfectionist: Managing the Trap


Session III: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Navigating Conflict & Difficult Conversations

ENCORE | The Myth of the Nice Girl: Leading with Strength and Kindness

How to Be Heard: Effective Communication for Career Advancement

ENCORE | Ditch Workplace Drama and Drive Results

ENCORE | How is Bias Affecting Your Organization?

ENCORE | Your Money: A Pathway to a Richer Life

ENCORE | Finding and Engaging Male Allies