Quotes from the PA Conference for Women

Kate and Victoria had the pleasure of attending the 10th Annual Pennsylvania Conference for Women on Friday at the Philadelphia Convention Center.  Additionally, Kate was honored to speak and host a social media roundtable discussion on building your LinkedIn presence.  The day was full of empowering sessions with high-profile speakers as well as local experts.  Anyone that was there will agree with us when we say, it was truly an inspiring and motivating day.  If you were unable to attend, we wanted to share some of our favorite quotes from these inspirational speakers.

Sallie Krawcheck, one of the most respected voices on Wall Street

“Networking is the number one key to success.”

“Research shows you are more comfortable networking without an agenda.”

“When it comes to ethics versus a job, you can find another job.”

Judge Glenda Hatchett, host and star, Judge Hatchett and bestselling author

“DARE to make changes.”

“There is no such thing as failure.  You are just warming up for success.”

“When you can’t find a way to fix something, write your own story.”

Madeleine Albright, America’s first woman Secretary of State and bestselling author

“Don’t be afraid to interrupt, but you have to know what you are talking about when you do.”

“There is plenty of room in the world for mediocre men, there is no room for mediocre women.”

“When I’m asking, ‘What’s the difference between and man and woman Secretary of State,’ I say makeup.”

“There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.”

“I prefer to vote for a man that believes in choice.”

D’Arcy F. Rudnay, chief communications officer, Comcast Corporation (Strategies to Build a Compelling Brand and Attract More Business) 

“Social Media is essential in any marketing strategy.”

“Having a beautiful, sophisticated, and impressive website is essential.”

Karen Korellis Reuther, partner, Cast Collective and former creative director, Nike (Strategies to Build a Compelling Brand and Attract More Business) 

“Creative Directors are really editors.”

“Build your brand by creating experiences that allow people to see what you are really good at.”

“Do 3 to 5 things every day that allow people to know what you do.”

Emma Johnson, founder, Wealthysinglemommy.com (Innovation Uncensored: Ignite your Project, Career and Workplace)

“Ask for advice from someone you consider scary or you are intimidated by.”

“Gain connections from people outside of your industry.”

Halsey Schroeder, founder, Halsbrook (Innovation Uncensored: Ignite your Project, Career and Workplace)

“Fail early and fail fast.  You’ll learn something.”

“It’s hard to take risks but trust yourself and believe in your idea.”

Deborah Buresh Jackson, founder, Plum Alley (Innovation Uncensored: Ignite your Project, Career and Workplace)

“If you look at the data women are the number one users of social media.”

“If you look at entrepreneurs they usually have had one or two companies that failed and may have even been fired from corporate America.  Failure can be your friend.”

“Find support, speak up, and have good ideas.”

Nancy Dunleavy, CEO of Dunleavy & Associates (Connecting vs. Networking)

“Enjoy the experience of meeting new people.”

“It’s not about who you know. It’s about who knows you.”

“Recognize that teamwork is everything.”

Linda Cliatt-Wayman, principal, Strawberry Mansion High School

“We must invest in our children.”

“Possibilities are abilities or qualities that can make someone or something better in the future.”

Hillary Rodham Clinton, former Secretary of State and U.S. Senator from New York

“Women can be agents of change and fighters of peace.  All we need is a chance.”

“No country can truly thrive by denying participation from half of its people.”

“Women’s rights are human rights and human rights are women’s rights.”

“No ceilings can stand in the way of us living the American dream.”