Texas Conference for Women

Looking to apply to multiple roles at one company? It’s important to tailor your resume to each position. Many organizations do not automatically consider candidates for multiple roles, so customizing your application ensures you’re putting your best foot forward. This advice, shared by Kathy Larson, Talent Acquisition Leader at Bristol Myers Squibb, is just one of the many practical insights offered through the Career Connections Program’s "Ask the Recruiter" series. This complimentary resource gives you direct access to recruiters’ perspectives, helping you advance in your career, no matter where you are on your journey. Take the next step in your career today by exploring the FREE Career Connections Program: https://bit.ly/3yFiX5v What questions do you have for our recruiting experts? #CareerDevelopment #ResumeTips #ProfessionalGrowth

On Thursday, we were honored to be joined by Joyce M. Abbott at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women. The award-winning educator who inspired "Abbott Elementary" came to teaching via the United States Army’s Troops to Teachers program, where she served as a soldier for ten years and earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. As we pause to honor our Veterans today, we share Abbott's moving words about this day (see her full post on Instagram - @therealmsabbott: https://lnkd.in/exNSM9EU) "I remember when I was in the classroom, and Veteran’s Day would arrive, many of my students were unaware of the holiday. They knew they were off school, but they didn’t understand why. I took joy in explaining to them that this day was set aside with respect and recognition of the contributions our veterans and their families, caregivers, and survivors have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world. To all the veterans around the world, even those who sacrificed with love for a country that didn’t always love them back… Happy Veteran’s Day ???? Only you know what it has personally meant and what it has cost to hold the title of 'Veteran' I salute you today."

Our friends at The National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC) are offering two unique opportunities to foster Latino leadership, inclusion, and engagement on November 14th. Each event is located the KPMG Office, 801 Main St, Houston, TX. Don’t miss out! ?? Latino ERG Leadership Roundtable ?? 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM Program: A special roundtable conversation on “Latino ERG Strategy.” Co-host leaders will kick off each session by sharing their goals and strategies. The audience will then be invited to share their goals, strategies, and best practices.? Learn more & register here: https://lnkd.in/ekMJcrzb ?? Latino Inclusion in Sustainability ?? 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Program: A session focused on thought leadership, strategies, best practices, and resources for elevating Latino stakeholders in the sustainability field as it relates to talent, customers, and communities. Learn more & register here: https://lnkd.in/eC5fh6xz These forums by NHCC provide an excellent chance to connect, learn, and enhance Latino representation in critical areas of business and community. Be sure to register and join these valuable discussions!

Let this sink in. 50 years ago today, on October 28, 1974 women got the right to apply for credit cards in their own names, regardless of marital status. Just 50 years ago. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act, signed into law by President Gerald Ford, prohibits credit discrimination based on gender, race, marital status, age, or national origin. Credit discrimination was pervasive until the 1970s, with lenders often citing "stability" concerns for denying single women credit. The Act also helps protect small businesses owned by women and minorities, enabling access to the credit needed to start and grow their ventures. Since the Act's passage, the number of women-owned businesses in the U.S. has grown dramatically, with access to credit playing a crucial role. Since the 70s, the number of women-owned businesses has increased 30x. #ConferencesForWomen #Equality #Women

Has it really been 2.5 weeks since we gathered in Austin? Reliving the #PowerInUnity we felt through #TexasLifestyleMagazine's coverage of #TXConfWomen ?? We always love hearing from our community of speakers and attendees: Christie Smith Ph.D, Pooja Lakshmin, MD, Gloria Chan Packer, Isabel Allende, and Dr. Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM ??? Thank you for joining us Khalila Gonzales!

Did you know: Today, nearly 1 in 5 girls do not complete lower-secondary education? And nearly 4 in 10 girls do not complete upper-secondary school. As we recognize International Day of the Girl Child, we join in celebrating the power of girls’ voices and their vision for a brighter future. This year’s theme, ‘Girls’ Vision for the Future’, reminds us of the urgent need to address the barriers girls continue to face. Education is a critical key to unlocking girls’ potential, yet too many girls are still denied this basic right. This impacts not only their lives but also the strength of their families, communities, and economies. At the Conferences for Women, we stand with advocates like Malala, who work passionately for equal access to education. With the right support and resources, the potential of the world’s 1.1 billion girls is truly limitless. When girls lead, everyone benefits, and our collective future is brighter. Watch Malala’s inspiring words from the 2019 Massachusetts Conference for Women.

When you write down your goals, you are 42% more likely to achieve them. Did you stop by the?Liberty Mutual Insurance?booth at?#TXConfWomen?and write down your goals in a letter to your future self? What do you hope to achieve in the next six months? ??:?Marla Aufmuth

Take us back to last Wednesday ?? Thank you for joining us, Amanda and Therabody!

Thank you to our sponsors, who help make the #TXConfWomen possible! We're grateful for these organizations who share in our mission to ensure equity and the advancement of women in the workplace. Presenting Sponsor: Liberty Mutual Insurance Champions for Women: Bank of America, Target Official Networking Partner: Cisco Corporate Sponsors: Dell Technologies, Fidelity Investments, Oracle, United Airlines Patron Sponsors: Accenture, Applied Materials, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Emerson, NI (National Instruments), GoDaddy, H-E-B, Insight, Phillips 66, Q2, TEL, Texas Mutual Insurance Company, Therabody, UnitedHealthcare, Contributing Sponsors: CrowdStrike, Deloitte, Dropbox, EvolveCon LLC, Morgan Stanley, Plynk Invest, Texas Oncology, YETI Conference Advocates GTS Technology Solutions, Merck, Motiva Enterprises LLC, Texas Woman's University Community Partners Google, iRelaunch, Luminary, PowerToFly , reacHIRE Media Partners: KUT, KXAN, Majic 99.5, Mix 94.7, The Texas Tribune

At today's #TXConfWomen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus spoke candidly about her time in Hollywood, and how as a woman in power, she's worked to create environments that are "efficient" for women trying to balance career and home. That of course, comes with the pressure. Julia's advice? Be kind to yourself. "It's not going to be perfect. You will screw up. There's this pressure to get it all done perfectly, because maybe we're built like that, but I think the more kindly we can sort of talk ourselves through that balancing act, we’ll be the better for it. You're doing your very best…be kind to yourself." Her words are a gentle but powerful reminder that balance doesn’t mean perfection – it’s about giving ourselves the grace to keep moving forward, one imperfect step at a time. What does finding balance look like for you?