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The Women's Conference 2008: Morning Conversations
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So You Want To Start Your Own Business?
How To Do It and Enjoy It!
Exhibit Hall A
Session Host:
Laura Schulte President, Western Region, Wells Fargo
Willow Bay Broadcast Journalist
Leslie Blodgett CEO, Bare Escentuals and Complexion Expert
Chiqui Cartagena Author, Hispanic Expert and Managing Director of Integrated Marketing, Meredith Hispanic Ventures
Ariane de Bonvoisin Author, The First 30 Days: Your Guide to Any Change
Heidi Klum Host and Producer of Project Runway, Supermodel and Entrepreneur
Are you ready to start a business but scared of making it a reality? It's all too common: worries about competition, payroll and cash flow. There's a world of excuses but seriously, starting a business can be fun. Our diverse group of entrepreneurs and marketing mavens will share their stories - the good and the bad - and offer you a roadmap for success.
Your Wellness Matters:
How To Get In Charge Of Your Health NOW!
Terrace Theatre
Pat Clarey Chief Operating Officer, Health Net Inc.
Dr. Mehmet Oz Health Expert, Oprah Winfrey Show & Co-author, "YOU" Series Heath Books with Lisa Oz and Dr. Mike Roizen
Lisa Oz Producer, Writer, Actress, and frequent co-host of The Dr. Oz Show on Oprah & Friends' XM radio telecast
Daphne Oz Author, Dorm Room Diet & Story Coordinator, Inside Edition
We all know it's true: a healthy woman is a woman with more energy, more mental spark and more skill at juggling the balls life throws. Health wizard Dr. Mehmet Oz and his wife Lisa, co-authors of You: The Owner's Manual, and their oldest daughter, Daphne, author of The Dorm Room Diet, send you down an easy road to a healthier you.
*Program Subject to Change
Women at War with Women, and How that Impacts the Presidential Election.
Center Theatre
Lisa Nelson Head of Global Government Relations, Visa Inc.
Campbell Brown CNN Anchor, Campbell Brown: Election Center
Session Speakers:
Amy Holmes CNN Contributor and Conservative Commentator
Susan R. Estrich Author, Legal and Political Analyst
Susan H. Pinkus Director, Los Angeles Times Poll
Like so many other things in the world, this year's Presidential race will be decided by women. But women may be more divided than ever before. Women with children verses women without. Stay at home moms verses working moms. Pro Choice verses Pro Life. How is the 2008 election going to be shaped by this diversity within the women's vote? Our political gurus talk politics, offering their perspective on how women will wield their power over the outcome in 2008.
How To Be the Ultimate Caretaker:
Alzheimers, Cancer, Aging Parents
Promenade Ballroom
Allison Mnookin Vice President, Quicken Health Group, Intuit, Inc.
Session Moderator:
Dr. Nancy Snyderman Chief Medical Editor, NBC News and Lluminari Expert
Sally Field Actress
Susan Ford Bales Chair, Betty Ford Center
Leeza Gibbons TV & Radio Producer, Host, Co-Founder & Board Chair, Leeza Gibbons MemoryFoundation
Taking care of yourself while taking care of aging parents, other family members or even friends with health or addiction issues is a challenge not uncommon in today's world. Our four experts will help us strike a healthy life balance and maintain a positive attitude while fulfilling the caregiver duties that so often fall to women - all while still taking care of ourselves.
It's Your Voice:
How You Can Use It To Change The World
Grand Ballroom A
Laura Ipsen Senior Vice President, Global Policy and Government Affairs, Cisco
Session Moderator:
Christiane Amanpour CNN Chief International Correspondent
Madeleine Korbel Albright Former United States Secretary of State
Cecilia Maria Attias Chief Executive Officer, The Experience Corp (USA)
Cherie Blair Human Rights Advocate and Wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair
Cerue Konah Garlo Executive Director, Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL)
Yes, you can change the world. Wherever you are, however you live or love, your voice, courage, power and action can fix problems in the world. These remarkable women will share their experiences as global architects of change and will inspire you to action. Together we can do it!
Your Financial Well-Being:
How You Can Master It
Grand Ballroom B
Ranjana Clark Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Wachovia
Jean Chatzky Author, Make Money, Not Excuses
Financial worries wake us up at 2 am, cause angst in relationships and shackle us to a ball and chain of debt. Enough already. Financial expert Jean Chatzky offers practical advice and a debt diet plan to make you fiscally svelte and personally carefree.
Minerva Leadership Program Session*:
How To Be A Confident Leader
Seaside Ballroom
Session Host:
Shannon McFayden Senior Executive Vice President, Wachovia
Jess Weiner Author and Self-Esteem Expert
Other people aren't going to believe in you if you don't believe in yourself first. Harnessing your strengths and breaking down your weaknesses is the key to effective leadership. Just ask this expert.
*This conversation is exclusively for Minerva Leadership Program attendees and their chaperones and not available to the general conference public.
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