Suze Orman, Isabel Allende, marcus buckingham, Tory johnson to Keynote 10th Annual Conference
- A two-time Emmy Award-winning television host, New York Times mega bestselling author, magazine and online columnist, writer/producer and one of the top motivational speakers in the world today, Suze Orman is undeniably America's most recognized expert on personal finance.
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- Literary legend Isabel Allende, one of the most popular writers in the world, has sold more than 51 million books worldwide, in more than 32 languages.
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- Marcus Buckingham is the go-to management consultant and New York Times bestselling author whose “strengths revolution” concept has been proven again and again in boardrooms, seminars and individuals’ lives around the world.
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- Career-savvy expert Tory Johnson is the founder and CEO of Women for Hire, which is the only producer of high caliber recruiting events for women. She is the workplace contributor on ABC’s "Good Morning America", where she reaches millions of viewers on a wide range of job-related issues and challenges.
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scholarship deadline extended
to august 14
Do you know an outstanding college female who excels in academics and is committed to improving the well being of her community? Encourage her to apply for the Texas Conference for Women scholarship! Learn more and meet last year’s winners.
Featured panel speakers
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Evelyn Resh, director of Sexual Health Services at Canyon Ranch, is an advanced practice nurse and certified nurse-midwife who continues in clinical practice. She will enlighten us on the connections between our health and sexuality. |
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Manisha Thakor, financial advisor, will share 15 simple steps that you can take to strengthen your bottom line today and create a solid financial future for tomorrow. |
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Carol J. Scott, MD, MSED, FACEP, is an emergency physician and an expert on the connections between stress and health. She’ll share practical solutions, specific strategies and motivation to live with less stress and improved health. |
Supporting organization spotlight
 CARE (www.care.org) is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE places special focus on working alongside women and girls because, when equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. Women and girls are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve basic education, expand economic opportunity, increase access to health services and protect natural resources in over sixty countries around the world.
CARE is partnering with the Texas Conference for Women to raise awareness about global poverty and the vital role that women in the U.S. play in improving the lives of women in developing countries. At the upcoming conference and throughout the year, CARE will share hands-on ways that you can connect with women around the world and opportunities to stand in solidarity with women working to bring lasting change to their communities. To learn more visit www.care.org.
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career corner
Tory Johnson shares her expertise to answer tough career questions! See our home page for this week’s featured question.
ReWork Career Fair
The new ReWork Career Fair at the Texas Conference for Women, co-hosted by Tory Johnson and Women For Hire, will feature local and national employers and recruiters with current employment opportunities in Texas.
The Fair will also offer mini-workshops on career development and FREE resume critiques by HR experts. This is the ideal chance to ask questions, sell yourself, and gather valuable information that you wouldn't otherwise be able to obtain.
For information on exhibiting at the Career Fair, please email Conference@womenforhire.com or call 212-290-2600.
FROM OUR SPEAKERS
Skip the Diamonds - Financial Knowledge is a Girl's Best Friend
By Manisha Thakor
The next time you see someone dressed to the nines in a great outfit or driving a snazzy car, don’t assume that they have it all figured out, financially speaking. Even in these recessionary times, a shocking number of Americans continue to project external images that bare little resemblance to their inner financial reality. [Read more]
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Hosted by Governor Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry, the 10th Annual Texas Conference for Women offers an incredible opportunity for connection, education and inspiration! Please help us spread the word.
There has never been a better time to focus your goals, explore new opportunities and network and connect with women who can help you rethink, resolve and renew! |
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When and Where
November 12, 2009
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, TX
7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Timing subject to change as program evolves |
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"I found myself at a major crossroads in my life. I went to the Texas Conference for Women looking for something that would help me find a new purpose and direction. What I found were women who inspired me to push past my fear and doubts and create a reality from a long held dream.”
Lolis G. — radio host,
“The Ladies Room with Lolis” |
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share your story
Did you meet a new client, find a job or a mentor, learn a life-saving skill or find the inspiration to start a new venture at a past Texas Conference for Women? If so, please share your story with us at info@txconferenceforwomen.org! |
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Texas Non-profits: Join Us as a Supporting Organization
We invite Texas non-profits and business groups to join the Conference as supporting organizations. This unique event offers great opportunities for connection and collaboration, and your members won't want to miss it!
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Free Book with Registration
 Every registered attendee of the will receive a free copy of “What Happy Working Mothers Know” (Wiley, 2009) by speakers Cathy Greenberg and Barrett Avigdor, which tells the stories of real working moms who have juggled and struggled their way to happiness. |
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UT School of Nursing Study
Needs YOU!
Dr. Eun-Ok Im at the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is conducting an Internet study on the attitudes toward physical activity among diverse groups of middle-aged women (40-60 Y/O). Each participant will be reimbursed with a gift certificate of $10 per Internet survey and an additional gift certificate of $50 per online forum discussion (6 months). http://mapa.nur.utexas.edu/MAPA/
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