"Everything was top-notch. Great panelists, great facilitator, location was good, gift bag was an added bonus. I felt very inspired when I left. And what a great way to watch such an important debate . . . I'll never forget it."
"I enjoyed getting to know the panelists. It may seem impossible in a room of 500, but I left feeling like I could be friends with many of these women."
"Panelists and moderator were wonderful - felt really real. I really like Diane Dwyer. Thank you for accomodating the debates - very cool. The early workshop was very good and useful - great tactical tips."
"Loved the gift bags! I felt really pampered. I also enjoyed the food and the speakers were wonderful. I only wish there were MORE presentations."
"It was as simple as knowing that I was in a room surrounded by other women facing the same daunting challenges that I face every day. Each of us wanting more from our lives and intentionally trying to find it."
“We heard so many great ideas at the event, and the first one we implemented was starting a working mother’s discussion group at our company…”
“It was empowering to know that many others are in my position…”
“Your enthusiasm for what you do and your obvious camaraderie was also really nice. I was totally inspired that my part time consulting situation is not a fluke, but something I can make happen for myself long term.”
“I was very pleased to hear from so many panelists who had advanced degrees and who want to continue to make use of them.”
“I enjoyed the stories about ‘real’ life. Too often things are sugar coated and I like to hear candid responses.”
“LOVED THE PANEL!! They were all great speakers and truly inspiring. Also, Lizzie was a fantastic moderator. Gifts were great -- it is always nice to get something. As a working mom, we are always giving to others, so a little gift for ourselves goes a long way.”
“Everything was very well orchestrated but still in a very positive easy ambiance. Panelists were powerful at conveying ideas but very approachable. Location was very appealing, food sophisticated and participants hip. A total success.”
“I loved that I walked away feeling invigorated, challenged and excited. Why hadn't I thought about working part-time before? My vision of a part-time job definitely was not what the panelists enabled me to see! Now I feel more optimistic about finding a fit for me - I want to be able to drop my kids off in the morning and pick them up at the end of the day - but in the middle some lucky company will get the best of my energy. Thank you, Flexperience
“I loved the frank girl talk about real issues relevant to motherhood and being a working mother. I got a lump in my throat just as the talks were starting! It was as though I suddenly realized that it was going to be ok to talk about issues I had been brushing aside and not articulating. I love your focus on keeping positive and finding the humor.”
“I liked the diversity of the panelists' experiences because it showed that there is no one right way. The ‘right’ thing can be unique to each individual.”
“Very good cross section of panelists-- loved the age, talent and physical diversity of the ‘players’ --- most of them were very accessible and to our benefit, seemed quite comfortable in their own skin, which I think is a vital characteristic to be successful in the Mommy Track.”
“It was such a great event! I loved seeing and meeting all the great working women. I loved to hear about all the different type of work situations that everyone had to balance their lives.”
“The panel was fantastic and the event was well organized. It was wonderful to listen to the experiences of such accomplished women. The gift bags were fantastic!”
“It was amazing to sit in a room with 600 other people facing the same challenges I face on a daily basis.”
“I found it inspiring and comforting to know that so many women are going through the same challenges. It is especially comforting to know that no one person seems to believe they have mastered the balance. Yet, there are so many women who are willing to share their experiences to help others get somewhat closer.”