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7:30 – 8:30 Registration .......................................................................................................................................................................................Palazzo Exhibits Open ............................................................................................................................................................................ Halls 1 & 2

7:30 – 8:30 Health & Wellness Pavilion .................................................................................................................... see page 13 for listing Halls 1 & 2 Community Connection Pavilion .............................................................................................................................................. Halls 1 & 2

8:00 – 8:30 Power Stage Speaker .................................................................................................................................................................. Halls 1 & 2

8:30 – 9:45 Opening Keynote Session ........................................................................................................................................................... Halls 3 & 4 Emcee Sally Hernandez, anchor, KXAN Debbie Dunnam, senior vice president, Americas services sales, Cisco Tory Johnson, New York Times best-selling author, The Shift, and workplace contributor, “Good Morning America” Vernà Myers, nationally recognized diversity expert and author, What If I Say the Wrong Thing? Bob Beaudine, CEO, Eastman & Beaudine and author, The Power of Who Esmeralda Santiago, award-winning author and filmmaker Jenny Lawson, founder, The Bloggess and author, Let’s Pretend This Never Happened

9:45 – 10:15 Author Signings ...................................................................................................................................... see page 12 for listing Halls 1 & 2

10:00 – 11:00 Seminar Session I .................................................................................................................................... see pages 20-21 for session listings

11:00 – 11:30 Author Signings ..................................................................................................................................... see page 12 for listing Halls 1 & 2 Health & Wellness Pavilion .................................................................................................................... see page 13 for listing Halls 1 & 2

11:30 – 12:30 Seminar Session II .................................................................................................................................. see pages 22-23 for session listings

11:45 – 1:00 Rachael Ray Author Signing ...................................................................................................................................................... Halls 1 & 2

12:30 – 1:00 Networking Break Author Signings ...................................................................................................................................... see page 12 for listing Halls 1 & 2 Health & Wellness Pavilion .................................................................................................................... see page 13 for listing Halls 1 & 2 Power Stage Speaker ................................................................................................................................................................... Halls 1 & 2 Local Leader “Meet-Ups” ...............................................................................................................................see page 18 for speaker listing

1:00 – 2:45 Keynote Lunch Session ............................................................................................................................................................... Halls 3 & 4 Emcee Sally Hernandez, anchor, KXAN Sallie Krawcheck, one of the most respected voices on Wall Street and business leader, 85 Broads Johnita Jones, board president, Texas Conference for Women and pipeline risk and integrity manager, ExxonMobil Pipeline Company Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, author and Daily Beast columnist Debbie Dunnam, senior vice president, Americas services sales, Cisco First Lady Anita Perry Addie Broyles, acclaimed food writer and columnist, Austin American-Statesman Rachael Ray, celebrity chef, author and businesswoman

2:45 – 3:15 Author Signings and Meet & Greet ........................................................................................................ see page 12 for listing Halls 1 & 2

2:45 – 5:00 Career Pavilion .....................................................................................................................see pages 14-15 for session listing Halls 1 & 2 - Coaches Corner

- Resume Reviews

3:00 – 3:35 Power Stage Speaker ................................................................................................................................................................... Halls 1 & 2

3:00 – 4:00 Community Connection Pavilion ............................................................................................................................................. Halls 1 & 2 Local Leader “Meet-Ups” ...............................................................................................................................see page 18 for speaker listing

Volunteer Match ........................................................................................................................................................see page 19 for listing

Encore Workshops & Expert Exchanges .................................................................................................. see pages 24-25 for session listing

3:00 – 4:40 Social Media Roundtables ....................................................................................................see pages 16-17 for session listing Halls 1 & 2

3:00 – 5:00 Health & Wellness Pavilion .................................................................................................................... see page 13 for listing Halls 1 & 2

3:40 – 3:55 Power Stage Speaker ................................................................................................................................................................... Halls 1 & 2

4:00 – 4:30 Author Signings ...................................................................................................................................... see page 12 for listing Halls 1 & 2

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SEMINAR SESSION I10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

CAREER ADVANCEMENT 201 ...................................................................................................................................................................... MR 19Leadership in a Multigenerational Workforce: Bridging the Gap to Drive Bottom Line ImpactUsing the skills of different generations of workers is critical to increasing business results and bottom line impact. The most effective and successful orga-nizations right now are the ones that foster and leverage a multigenerational workplace to better innovate and gain competitive advantage. This interactive panel will bring together a mix of Gen X and Gen Y leaders to share tools and strategies to help attendees:

• Understand the value of and better accept different generational perspectives in the workplace (especially as it relates to women);• Attract and retain top talent outside of our own pyramid;• Engage and mentor the next generation of women leaders;• More effectively lead a multigenerational workforce; and• Utilize the skills of different generations to leverage individual strengths and achieve organizational strength.

Moderator: Miki Agrawal, serial social entrepreneur and Forbes 2013 “Top 20 Millennials” @TWINMIKI

Panelists: Colleen Brewer, vice president, sales and marketing, Austin American-Statesman @STATESMAN

Debbie Dunnam, senior vice president, Americas services sales, Cisco @CISCO

Karen Korellis Reuther, design leader and former creative director, Nike @KKREUTHER

Host: Susie Ellwood, publisher, Austin American-Statesman @STATESMAN

Branded by: Austin American-Statesman

CAREER ADVANCEMENT 201 ..................................................................................................................................................................... MR 16Communicating Effectively for Inclusion: How to Go from Well-Meaning to Well-DoingWe have all had those moments when we feel like we have communicated something carefully, only to be met with blank stares or even worse, ruffled feathers. In this session, Vernà Myers, a nationally recognized expert and author of Moving Diversity Forward, will teach us how to go from well-meaning to well-doing in our efforts to communicate inclusively. From race to gender and generation, Myers brings a wealth of knowledge about effective communica-tion strategies.

Speaker: Vernà Myers, nationally recognized diversity expert and author, What If I Say the Wrong Thing? @VERNAMYERS

Host: Michelle Baden, managing director, corporate and government affairs, United Airlines @UNITED

Branded by: United Airlines

CAREER ADVANCEMENT 101 ................................................................................................................................................................MR 18CDYour Next and Best Career Move: How to make a Working Identity and Life Plan that Reflects YouIn our quest for excellence, shattering the glass ceiling and following a traditional executive career trajectory, women are often sidetracked from a path that may be better suited for their individual strengths or unique passions. Women should and can rise beyond their potential, but not at the expense of their specific skills, talents and expertise. Whether you are looking for a career change, re-entering the workforce after time away, or trying to find the right path for you, this session will help you create and execute your life plan and create the working identity that best reflects you.

Moderator: Holly Gordon, executive director and executive producer, Girl Rising @HOLLYGORDON

Panelists: Allison Dew, vice president, global corporate and consumer marketing, Dell @ALLISONDEWSAYS

Shirley Franklin, former mayor, Atlanta and visiting professor, LBJ School @ATLSHIRLEY

Trenesa Stanford-Danuser, vice president, global communications and strategic alliances, Estee Lauder @TREHUG

Host: Erin Cargile, news and investigative reporter, KXAN @ERINCARGILE

Branded by: Dell

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ......................................................................................................................................................... BALLROOM DLife at a Crossroads: Finding the Courage to Choose a Different PathBest-selling author, playwright and screenwriter with movies that include: You’ve Got Mail, Hanging Up and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and books that include her most recent, The Lion is In, Delia Ephron explores the crossroads of life and offers her insight as to how to find the courage and imagina-tion to take a different path. With humor and grace, she will teach you what you can run from and what is just part of life.

Speaker: Delia Ephron, best-selling author, playwright and screenwriter @DELIAEPHRON

Host: Wendi Aarons, award-winning humor writer and blogger @WENDIAARONS

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ......................................................................................................................................................................... MR 9Health and Wellness: 5 Seconds to a Healthier and Happier YouRadio host, TV personality and Common Sense Activist Mel Robbins will introduce you to the “5 Second Rule.” She will offer tools and tips for how you can make easy changes to improve your daily routine – including sleep, diet, exercise, sex and managing your to-do lists and inboxes. Using a great blend of humor and practical advice, you will walk away ready to change your life, take control and be healthier and happier - in 5 SECONDS FLAT.

Speaker: Mel Robbins, relationship expert, best-selling author and host, A&E’s “Monster In-Laws” @MELROBBINS

Host: Norine Yukon, UnitedHealthcare @UHCFEDS

Branded by: UnitedHealthcare


PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ...................................................................................................................................................................MR 18ABDriving Social Good and Change Through the Power of the WorkplaceThrough access to networks, employees and customers, the workplace – regardless of size, sector or purpose - has the unique power to act as force multipli-ers to impact social change and make a difference. This session will explore the various ways that employees and entrepreneurs can use a work or corporate infrastructure to give back, volunteer and make an impact locally, domestically or globally. This session will use experiences from real-life change agents to offer inspiration and advice for how you can engage and make a difference within your workplace. Attendees will explore:

• How to find out if your company has employee networks dedicated around these initiatives• How to start an initiative if your organization doesn’t already have something• How to work with your company to ensure that corporate and social responsibility is part of their mission• How to integrate philanthropy and social responsibility into the mission and financials of your small business

Moderator: Sera Bonds, executive director, Circle of Health International @COHINTL

Panelists: Laura Huffman, state director, Nature Conservancy Texas @LAURAJHUFFMAN

Sherri Reuland, president, board of directors, Boot Campaign @BOOTCAMPAIGN

Jessica Shortall, director of giving, TOMS Shoes @JESSICASHORTALL

Host: Shannon Wolfson, investigative reporter, KXAN @SHANNONWOLFSON

Branded by: KXAN

REINVENTION ..................................................................................................................................................................................BALLROOM AThe Shift: The Moment and Method for ReinventionBest-selling author, “Good Morning America” contributor and entrepreneur Tory Johnson is no stranger to major life changes— having shifted from employee to entrepreneur after a painful firing. With a lifetime of struggling with her weight, Tory felt ashamed of how she looked but could never find the will to change. When a network executive warned her that if she didn’t lose weight her television career could be in jeopardy, Tory experienced something profound: A Shift. She knew she didn’t just want to change, she needed to change. Now, after a second major shift--losing more than 60 pounds in a year--Tory is on a mission to help others change their thinking and achieve a better life. This session isn’t about weight loss – it is designed for anyone struggling to make a big life change, be it professional or personal. Together, these exceptional women will share their personal stories of shifting, and offer valuable lessons and inspiration for taking charge and changing your mindset once and for all. Attendees will:

• Identify “their defining moment” for reinvention• Create a plan to make the shift• Understand and make a list of things to sacrifice along the road to shift• Learn strategies for self-discipline• Create a healthier and happier life

Speaker: Tory Johnson, New York Times best-selling author, The Shift, and workplace contributor, “Good Morning America” @TORYJOHNSON

Panelist: Sallie Krawcheck, one of the most respected voices on Wall Street and business leader, 85 Broads @SALLIEKRAWCHECK

Host: Sarah Palisi Chapin, CEO, Hail Merry @HAILMERRYSNACKS

Branded by: Hail Merry

YOUNG WOMEN’S PROGRAM (designed for high school junior and senior girls) ................................................................................................... MR 12Your Guide to Getting Respect and Handling Tough RelationshipsNo matter what you’ve been through, the good news is that true respect starts on the inside. In this interactive session, learn the secrets featured by CNN, USA Today, Glamour, and Teen Vogue to getting the life, relationships, work and health you want. The Respect Basics will show you how to finally make self-respect the foundation of your decisions, self-care, relationships and leadership path.

Speaker: Jessica Baker, founder, Respect RX @THERESPECTINST

Host: Tracy Carmen-Jones, president, WaterLight Group

SEMINAR SESSION I10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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CAREER ADVANCEMENT 201 ................................................................................................................................................................ MR 18ABStrategies to Build a Compelling Brand and Attract More BusinessExperts from some of the world’s top companies will share their strategies for branding success. How do you communicate your brand’s value in an ev-er-changing market? What strategies are best to help you develop your own personal brand? How can you use social media to propel your brand? Whether you are launching a new business or branding products and services for a large company, this session will help you build a compelling brand and attract more business.

Moderator: Becky Arreaga, president and partner, Mercury Mambo @BECKYARREAGA

Panelists: Porter Gale, author, Your Network Is Your Net Worth and former director of marketing, Virgin America @PORTERGALE

Tracy Yelencsics, director of global brand, Xerox @TYELENCICS

Randi Zuckerberg, former director of marketing, Facebook; founder, Zuckerberg Media and author, Dot.Complicated @RANDIZUCKERBERG

Host: Carla Piñeyro Sublett, executive director of marketing, Latin America, Dell @DELL

Branded by: Dell

CAREER ADVANCEMENT 201 ...................................................................................................................................................... BALLROOM DWinning From Within: Practical Wisdom for Leading Wisely and Living WellInternationally renowned negotiation and conflict resolution pioneer Erica Ariel Fox offers a forward-thinking approach to leading and living by mastering the “negotiation within”. Fox says that the most important negotiations start from within ourselves, rather than with others. She shares how to master your “inner negotiators” to get more of what you want, improve your relationships, and get better results at work and at home. Using insights from Western psychology, Eastern philosophy and neuroscience, Fox will provide a map for understanding your inner world and offer a method for sorting yourself out. Whether you’re working with a difficult client, trying to get more from your team or developing your highest leadership potential, this workshop will pre-pare you to lead, live and create lasting change more effectively. Together we will:

• Learn what it means to “negotiate with yourself ”• Recognize four key inner negotiators• Leverage different inner negotiations for distinct results• Take away simple practices for expanding mindsets and skills

Speaker: Erica Ariel Fox, J.D., lecturer, Harvard Law School; founding partner, Mobius Executive Leadership; author, Winning From Within and LinkedIn Influencer @ERICAARIELFOX

Host: Sandy Hoffman, chief diversity officer, Cisco @CISCO

Branded by: Cisco

CAREER ADVANCEMENT 101 .................................................................................................................................................................... MR 19 Innovation Uncensored: Ignite your Project, Career and Workplace

Creativity can’t be forced and everyone hits a wall at times – even seasoned leaders and entrepreneurs. Is your CEO breathing down your neck? Is your top client hovering and waiting for that next big idea? Are your teammates and employees uninspired? While innovation can be elusive at times, there are practical and easy ways to cultivate an innovative and creative workplace that drives bottom line results. This session will explore how you can create a constant exchange of ideas and implement techniques to ignite your project, company and career. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from successful innovators and entrepreneurs to learn how they generated ideas, fostered a creative environment and ultimately executed.

Moderator: Natalie Madeira Cofield, president & CEO, Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce and author, The Pursuit of Entrepreneurship @NCOFIELD

Panelists: Deborah Buresh Jackson, founder, Plum Alley @DBDJ1007

Mauria Finley, founder, Citrus Lane @MAURIAFINLEY

Emma Johnson, founder, Wealthysinglemommy.com @EMMAJOHNSON

Host: Stacy Zoern, president, Kenguru @KENGURUCAR

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................................................................................................. MR 18CDPersonal Finance: Seven Savvy Ways to Plan a Better BudgetHow financially savvy are you? Wealth management expert Manisha Thakor will share her personal budget philosophies for achieving financial security. Attendees will learn how to incorporate those strategies into a budget that works for them and keeps spending on track.

Speaker: Manisha Thakor, founder and CEO, MoneyZen Wealth Management and author, On My Own Two Feet: A Modern Girl’s Guide to Personal Finance @MANISHATHAKOR

Host: Kelly Livers, regional branch executive, Charles Schwab @CHARLESSCHWAB

Branded by: Charles Schwab

SEMINAR SESSION II11:30 AM – 12:30 PM


SEMINAR SESSION II11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................................................................................................ Ballroom AHow to Use Body Language to Influence Human Behavior and Enhance Your PresenceEffective application of rapport building and people reading skills are essential to succeed in today’s world. Leaders with presence have the ability to influ-ence others through interpersonal relationships, are open to meeting new people, and can find a way to connect with others. Award-winning “human lie detector” and communications expert Janine Driver will help you better understand the impact of your non-verbal and verbal communications on others. Through use of her cutting-edge new body language strategies you will learn how to read others hidden emotions and build better relationships to ultimate-ly enhance your presence, improve your business impact and expand your networks both in the workplace and in life.

Speaker: Janine Driver, lie detector expert and New York Times best-selling author, You Can’t Lie to Me @JANINEDRIVER

Host: Eileen Silvergleid, founder, Austin Expat @THEAUSTINEXPAT

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................................................................................................................ MR 9Let’s Pretend This Never Happened – Which Moments in Life Define Us?Which moments in life define who we are? Jenny Lawson will help you discover that the most terribly human moments—the ones we want to pretend never happened—are the very same moments that make us the people we are today. And we are better because of them.

Speaker: Jenny Lawson, award-winning blogger and author, Let’s Pretend This Never Happened @THEBLOGGESS

Host: Hilda Perez, president and founder, Brinqa @BRINQA

REINVENTION .............................................................................................................................................................................................. MR 16Stop Networking, Start Connecting: The Power of Who When was the last time you were able to think about your dreams and aspirations? Bob Beaudine, the legendary networking coach, will help you realize that achieving those dreams is not as far away as you think. This session will provide practical tools and strategies to help you spend less time randomly networking and more time using the tools and knowledge you already have to achieve your dreams.

Speaker: Bob Beaudine, CEO, Eastman & Beaudine and author, The Power of Who @YOUGOTWHO

Host: Johnita Jones, pipline risk and integrity manager, ExxonMobil @EXXONMOBIL

YOUNG WOMEN’S PROGRAM (designed for high school junior and senior girls) .............................................................................................. MR 12Viewing and Discussion of Girl RisingThe 2013 movie, Girl Rising, took us by storm and opened our eyes to the plight of girls around the world. In this session, Girl Rising producer Holly Gordon will share poignant moments from the film and lead a discussion about how access to an education can change lives.

Speaker: Holly Gordon, executive director and executive producer, Girl Rising @HOLLYGORDON

Host: Mary Haskett, CEO, BeehiveID @MARYHASKETT

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ENCORE SESSION: The encore session below is a repeat from earlier today.

Winning From Within: Practical Wisdom for Leading Wisely and Living Well ............................................................... Ballroom DInternationally renowned negotiation and conflict resolution pioneer Erica Ariel Fox offers a forward-thinking approach to leading and living by mastering the “negotiation within”. Fox says that the most important negotiations start from within ourselves, rather than with others. She shares how to master your “inner negotiators” to get more of what you want, improve your relationships, and get better results at work and at home. Using insights from Western psychology, Eastern philosophy and neuroscience, Fox will provide a map for under-standing your inner world and offer a method for sorting yourself out. Whether you’re working with a difficult client, trying to get more from your team or developing your highest leadership potential, this workshop will prepare you to lead, live and create lasting change more effectively. Together we will:

• Learn what it means to “negotiate with yourself ”• Recognize four key inner negotiators• Leverage different inner negotiations for distinct results• Take away simple practices for expanding mindsets and skills

Speaker: Erica Ariel Fox, J.D., lecturer, Harvard Law School; founding partner, Mobius Executive Leadership; author, Winning From With-in and LinkedIn Influencer @ERICAARIELFOX

EXPERT EXCHANGE SESSIONS Expert Exchange sessions provide attendees with the opportunity to gather with peers in a smaller setting to learn from experts. These sessions are discussions focused on sharing best practices and lessons learned around career or personal development topics. In addition to valuable knowledge sharing, they provide a great peer networking opportunity. Expert exchange sessions are designed to be intimate; there-fore capacity will not exceed 150 participants. Seating is first-come, first-served, and doors will close once we reach capacity.

EXPERT EXCHANGE 1:Connecting vs. Networking ............................................................................................................. Ballroom ASpeaker: Porter Gale, author, Your Network Is Your Net Worth and former director of marketing, Virgin America @PORTERGALE

In our new economy, connections are a powerful currency. Relationships are the secret to greater success, wealth and happiness. In this session, Porter Gale will guide you how to become a high net worth individual–teaching you how to become rich in relationships and connections.

EXPERT EXCHANGE 2:Secrets of Health Care: What You Need to Know to Take Control of Your Health .................................. MR 9Speaker: Dr. Laurence Altshuler, board-certified internist, Cancer Treatment Centers of AmericaThere are many treatments and products available to treat illness, but how do you know all the options available and which are the ones that really work, are the most effective and how best to obtain them? In this interactive session, Dr. Altshuler will discuss the latest findings from conventional, alternative and preventive medicine and how to navigate the healthcare system to get what you need for your health.

EXPERT EXCHANGE 3:REACT: How to Succeed in a Team Environment ................................................................................. MR 16Speaker: Dahna Hull, vice president and general manager, AT&T Mobility, South Texas @DAHNAHULL

Join Dahna Hall as she shares REACT, an interactive presentation that will outline strategies for success within your team environment. She will help you work through the issues we face as part of a team, such as communication, accountability and trust and advise us how we should lean in to assignments that we may initially shy away from.

ENCORE & EXPERT EXCHANGE SESSIONS3:00 PM – 4:00 PM


EXPERT EXCHANGE 4:Success Codes for Professional and Personal Leadership ........................................................................ MR 19Moderator: Lynn D. Tinney, director, strategy and planning, Americas services sales, Cisco @CISCO

Speakers: Debbie Dunnam, senior vice president, Americas Services Sales, Cisco @CISCO

Sandy Hoffman, chief diversity officer, Cisco @CISCO

Sridevi Rao, business development director, Cisco Services, Cisco @CISCO

What strategies will help propel you toward professional successes and personal satisfactions? Leaders from Cisco will share what rules they’ve personally lived by to guide them through the rough waters of the technology market and sustained success. Learn what changes you can make to your daily work life to master the demands of large organiza-tions, deliver impact to the business and leadership of others. You will be sure to walk away with a few thoughts you can immediately bring back to your work day and accelerate your own success.

EXPERT EXCHANGE 5:Dot Complicated .................................................................................................................................... MR 12Speaker: Randi Zuckerberg, former director of marketing, Facebook; founder, Zuckerberg Media and author, Dot.Complicated @RANDIZUCKERBERG

Technology has changed virtually every part of our lives: how we interact with friends and family, how we raise our children, how we announce major life news, how we find love, and how we manage our careers. Social norms and etiquette are changing constantly as we get used to life with smartphones, 24/7 access to one another, and more emails than one person could ever humanly respond to. Things have definitely gotten more fun and efficient, but also much more complicated. Randi Zuckerberg will help you sort through the noise to help find the “new normal.”

EXPERT EXCHANGE 6:Stand and Shift...........................................................................................................................................18ABSpeaker: Tracy Carmen-Jones, president, WaterLight Group Leadership expert Tracy Carmen-Jones will help you understand the role that perspectives and assumptions play in professional conversations. Session attendees will learn how to identify their default orientation and gauge the impact of shifting perspectives to generate better results and more effective interactions. This session is targeted for newer professionals who are interested in building self-awareness and being enabled to fully participate and contribute at work.

ENCORE & EXPERT EXCHANGE SESSIONS3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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LOCAL LEADER “MEET-UPS”LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY CONNECTION PAVILION

Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to get one-on-one advice from some of Texas’ leading women by asking a question about your career, community or personal development. To meet our Local Leaders, just stop by! You do not need to sign up in advance - first-come-first served and we have plenty of time to get your questions answered!

WHAT MAKES THESE WOMEN SO REMARKABLE? WHY IS THIS A DON’T MISS OPPORTUNITY? REVIEW THE LOCAL LEADER “MEET-UP” SCHEDULE AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF.

12:30 PM – 1:00 PMWendi Aarons is an award-winning humor writer and blogger who has written for a large number of publications. She is the 2012 winner of “Funniest Blog” from Parents Magazine, a writer for the US Weekly Fashion Police and has spoken on humor writing at the BlogHer, Mom Com and Mom 2.0 conferences. Humor lovers, don’t miss this chance to meet Wendi and learn more about how to blog funny. @WENDIAARONS

Vernetta R. Freeney is an award winning blogger and the former CEO of Women Are Gamechangers. She is the creator of the Fusion Tour, which creates intimate business conversations for women entrepreneurs and socialpreneurs. Whether you are starting in start-up mode or looking to expand, Ver-netta can answer questions around all aspects of the entrepreneurial process. @VRFREENEY

State director for the Nature Conservancy of Texas, Laura Huffman heads a statewide team of scientists, conservation experts and support staff whose work supports the Conservancy’s 38 statewide preserves. She has worked closely with Texas lawmakers to bring Texas water issues to the forefront and can share her insight as to how to bring awareness to the issues that are important to you. @LAURAJHUFFMAN

Brinqa president and founder Hilda Perez has spent 25 years in the high-tech world creating, selling and marketing enterprise applications. This is an amazing opportunity to learn from someone who has worn many hats in this industry and can tell you what it takes to succeed. @BRINQA

Social entrepreneur Jessica Shortall joined TOMS Shoes as its director of giving and now acts as director of sight giving for the company’s new eyewear line. She has led a global career in social entrepreneurship with a special focus on growing and scaling social im-pact organizations. Come learn how you can change the world one person at a time. @JESSICASHORTALL

3:00 PM – 3:30 PMEveryone knows about the current crisis in Syria, but now is your opportunity to meet someone who is trying to do something about it. Sera Bonds is the founder of Circle of Health International (COHI), a U.S.-based NGO that works with women and their communities in times of crisis and disaster to ensure access to quality maternal and newborn care. Come learn what Sera is doing to change the world, as well as learn how to start your own non-profit. @COHINTL

Co-founder and CEO of BeehiveID, Mary Haskett has been a tech leader in Austin for many years. Come learn about this ever-changing industry and strategies to better advance your career.

C3 Presents Marketing Director Lisa Hickey oversees the marketing and community relations for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, the Austin FOOD & WINE Festival, Lollapalooza in Chicago, and other C3 festivals. Lisa will share her experience in the music industry, what it takes to put on and market these amazing events and the lessons she has learned along the way. @MARYHASKETT

KXAN anchor Shannon Wolfson is an award-win-ning journalist who has also twice been selected by the readers of Austin 360 as the “Best Reporter in Austin.” Her reporting has been recognized with several awards from the Texas Associated Press broadcasters and was selected by her peers for the Circle of Excellence award, LIN Television’s highest honor. Now is your chance to ask questions about how to be a successful journalist. @SHANNONWOLFSON

3:30 PM – 4:00 PMHail Merry CEO Sarah Palisi Chapin knows a thing or two about food retailing and is now committed to making natural products available on a broad scale. Come learn how she helped to influence public opin-ion about natural food and how she took her idea to market. @HAILMERRYSNACKS

As president and CEO of the Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce, Natalie Madeira Cofield travels domestically and internationally promoting Austin for business recruitment. Named among the 20 “30-Something’s to Watch” in Austin by Austin Monthly and “Top 30 Under 30” by Ebony magazine, Natalie can share invaluable lessons for successful business acumen. @NCOFIELD

Dr. Sherri Reuland is the founder of the Boot Campaign, which helps wounded military though assistance programs. Sherri can share her stories of fundraising for a new non-profit and also how you can start a non-profit around an issue you feel pas-sionate about! @BOOTCAMPAIGN

Stacy Zoern is the founder and president of KENGU-RU, a game changer for the wheelchair community. The KENGURU is a vehicle which allows drivers to en-ter by the push of a button, and to drive while seated in their own wheelchair. Stacy will share how you can focus your passion into a successful business. @KENGURUCAR


ROUNDTABLE 1:Social Media at Mid-Life: A Crash Course to Learn the Basics

Speaker: Brittany Highland, founder and editor, Austinot @THEAUSTINOT

Do you freeze up when someone mentions Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest or Instagram? Do you wish

you knew more about the mobile “apps” you hear about? Here’s your chance to become more socially savvy. We

will explore how you can be more comfortable joining the conversation in the digital age. You will learn about

the basics, and leave with some simple – and fun – tools and tactics to help you better navigate and communi-

cate in the online world.

ROUNDTABLE 2: Marketing Your Blog

Speaker: Vernetta Freeney, editor in chief, VernettaFreeney.com @VRFREENEY

Do you have a passion and want to write about it? This discussion will help you channel that passion and learn

the basics of blogging. Vernetta Freeney. award-winning blogger and founder of Women are Gamechangers,

shares practical strategies for taking your blog to the next level so you can not only follow your passions, but can

turn it into a career (and maybe even make a paycheck doing it)!

ROUNDTABLE 3: Building Your Brand with Facebook & Twitter

Speaker: Wendi Aarons, award-winning humor writer and blogger @WENDIAARONS

Not sure how to best utilize Facebook and Twitter for your business? Wendi Aarons will share best practices and

teach the basics for using both platforms as well as offer practical tips for engaging and attracting audiences.

ROUNDTABLE 4: Marketing Your Small Business Online

Speaker: Nettie Reynolds, founder, NettieInk.com @NETREYNOLDS

Here’s the fact: women who get and leverage online marketing have the highest profits, the best customers and a

business that makes money 24/7. At this roundtable, Nettie Reynolds shows you, step-by-step, how to package,

position and sell your products and services using modern tools of online entrepreneurship.

SOCIAL MEDIA ROUNDTABLES LOCATED WITHIN THE CAREER PAVILION

EXHIBIT HALL – HALLS 1 & 2

Understanding that Conference attendees come to the “table” with a very diverse set of social media skills, needs and interests, we are thrilled to offer Social Media Roundtables.

Led by an expert facilitator, roundtables offer an informal and intimate setting to share best practices around a very focused and specific topic within the social media world. Roundtables are discussion based and will not feature a formal presentation. This ensures each discus-sion is truly personalized and allows attendees to ask questions relevant to their needs.

Roundtables are limited to 10 people per topic and are first-come-first-served. We encourage you to come early to guarantee your spot. However, we will offer each roundtable a total of three times to allow attendees the opportunity to participate in multiple discussions on different topics and ensure that participants have another opportunity to join should a table fill up fast.

Roundtables will take place at the following times in the exhibit hall: 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm 3:35 pm – 4:05 pm 4:10 pm – 4:40 pm


ROUNDTABLE 5: Tips, Tricks and Tools of Google+ and Google Hangouts

Speaker: Brynn Harrington, strategy and communications consultant @BRYNHARRINGTON

Are you one of many who are interested in learning this new platform, but haven’t had the time to figure it out?

Join Brynn Harrington as she walks you through this increasingly popular social media platform and shows you

why it is a great tool for building your network, connecting with customers and simply meeting new people.

ROUNDTABLE 6: The Down and Dirty of Branding via Social Media

Speaker: Becky Arreaga, president and partner, Mercury Mambo @BECKYARREAGA

Have you defined your brand(s)? Is your personal brand the same as your career brand? Do you want them to

converge or be separate entities? This roundtable will help you determine what your brand looks like, how to

effectively communicate that to others and how to best present yourself online.

ROUNDTABLE 7:

How to Maximize Your LinkedIn Presence

Speaker: Christina Linnell, social media consultant @C_LINNELL

How do you whip your LinkedIn profile into shape, making it stand out from the rest? Attend this roundtable

and learn how to create a compelling headline, use the right keywords, and navigate endorsements and recom-

mendations, among many other strategies for success.

ROUNDTABLE 8: Who Gives a Tweet

Speaker: Lani Rosales, COO, AGBeat @LANIAR

Led by Twitter guru Lani Rosales, this discussion will explore why and how Twitter is relevant for everyone and

every business. She will also share cool Twitter tips to make it easier and more rewarding to use Twitter.

SOCIAL MEDIA ROUNDTABLES LOCATED WITHIN THE CAREER PAVILION

EXHIBIT HALL – HALLS 1 & 2

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Book signings will take place in the Exhibit Hall. There is an area next to the bookstore where signings will take place.

9:45 AM – 10:15 AMBob Beaudine Jenny Lawson

Esmeralda Santiago

11:00 AM – 11:30 AMMiki AgrawalDelia EphronTory JohnsonVernà MyersMel Robbins

11:45 PM – 1:00PMRachael Ray

12:30 PM – 1:00 PMBob BeaudineJanine Driver

Erica Ariel FoxPorter Gale

Jenny LawsonManisha Thakor

Randi Zuckerberg

2:45PM- 3:15PMLeymah Gbowee

Sallie Krawcheck (Meet & Greet ONLY)

4:00 PM – 4:30 PMErica Ariel Fox

Porter GaleDr. Randall WrightRandi Zuckerberg

AUTHOR SIGNINGS AND MEET & GREETS


HEALTH & WELLNESS PAVILIONEXHIBIT HALL – HALLS 1 & 2

DON’T MISS THESE EXCITING HEALTH TOPICS AND SPEAKERS FEATURED ON THE POWER STAGE(Located in the exhibit hall near the Health & Wellness Pavilion)

EMCEE: Amy Vickers, executive director, Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas

8:00 am – 8:15 am Topic: Natural Ways to Increase Your MetabolismSpeaker: Mario Mendias, founder, My Fit Foods @MARIOMENDIAS

Everyone’s metabolism is different, yet we all want to solve the mystery behind what makes it most efficient. My Fit Foods founder Mario Mendias will share the secrets for not only what to eat, but also when to eat to give your body the energy it needs and increase your metabolism.

12:35 pm – 12:50 pm Topic: Maintaining Your Diet in the Workplace, on the Road and at HomeSpeaker: Kylie Bentley, Central Texas regional dietician, HEB @HEB

A challenging diet program becomes even more so when attempting to keep it up while cooking for your family, working long hours or traveling. Dietician Kylie Bentley will help break down this challenge with simple solutions for maintaining your diet in even the most trying circumstances.

3:00 pm – 3:35 pmTopic: Patient Education on Fibromyalgia with a Focus on a Prescription Treatment Plan Speaker: Randall J. Wright, M.D., diplomat, American Board of Sleep Medicine; diplomat, American Board of Psychia-try and Neurology

3:40 pm – 3:55 pmTopic: The Heart of Women’s HealthSpeaker: Dr. Caitlin M. Giesler, cardiologist and director, Women’s Heart Program, Seton Heart Institute @SETONFAMILY

Heart disease is the number one killer of women and yet women often put their own health on the back burner as they focus on family and career. Dr. Giesler will tell you what symptoms to look out for and offer tips on how to keep your heart healthy.

JOIN US AT 3:00, 3:40 AND 4:00 PM FOR A CHANCE TO WIN AMAZING PRIZES AT OUR RAFFLE!

HEALTH & WELLNESS PAVILION ANCHOR SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS:

The Texas Conference for Women is committed to your health & well-being. Don’t miss these exciting health topics and speakers featured on the Power Stage-located in Exhibit Halls 1 & 2 near the Health & Wellness Pavilion. Open all day from 7:30am – 5:00pm, the Pavilion features:

• Complimentary chair massage

• Photo booth

• Expert speakers

• Comfortable and peaceful relaxation in our luxurious lounge

• Strategies to achieve optimal health and prevention

Your Partner in Good Health

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COMMUNITY CONNECTION PAVILION

As part of the Texas Conference for Women’s mission of helping women and girls, the Conference is excited to offer attendees the chance to give back. Imagine the power of our 5000+ attendees and the collective impact we can have. Through a partnership with “I Live Here, I Give Here”, attendees can connect with local Austin nonprofits in our new Community Connection Pavilion.

LOCAL LEADER “MEET UPS” This is your chance to get up close and personal with a mix of corporate, community and civic local lead-ers. Here’s your chance to network and ask those questions about your career. Please refer to pages 18 for a detailed schedule and list of local leaders participating.

VOLUNTEER MATCHYou’ve been planning to find a volunteer organization to get involved with and either haven’t made the time or known where to start. Well we’ve made it easy. So here’s your chance to learn more about these local orga-nizations and give back to yourself and your community.

The following 10 local nonprofits will be onsite with a list of their volunteer needs:

AGE of Central Texas

Any Baby Can

Austin Children’s Shelter

Caritas of Austin

Center for Child Protection

Family Eldercare

Front Steps

Meals on Wheels and More

Ronald McDonald House

Volunteer Healthcare Clinic

BUILDING IMPACT I Live Here, I Give Here has brought together local nonprofits whose work directly benefits those less fortu-nate in and around Austin, with an emphasis on organizations that impact women and children. Ten minutes of your time is all it takes to:

• Assemble a toiletry kit to be given to a homeless women at Safeplace• Wrap a gift to be given to a foster child in partnership with Foster Angels

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THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING TO MAKE YOUR COMMUNITYA BETTER PLACE AND THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF OURS!

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