Strategies to Break Time Poverty

Peggy Sullivan

March 5, 2025, Wednesday

12:00 PM (EST)

Too much to do? Too little time? Join author and researcher Peggy Sullivan for an interactive workshop to understand and break your 'time poverty' cycles. The pattern of eat, work, sleep, repeat, is a silent addiction that's draining individuals and organizations alike. More than three quarters of Americans suffer from a state of 'time poverty' -- feeling like you never have enough time for what's most important to you, living with constant hustle, and feeling burned out. This constant cycle leaves most feeling frustrated, and far from operating at their peak potential. Now more than ever, individuals need a clear, practical strategy to break through the busyness and turn 'time poverty' into 'time wealth'. Learn how to achieve more by doing less. There will be time for networking with a bite and a beverage and a raffle of several copies of Peggy's newest book, Beyond Busyness, How to Achieve More by Doing Less.

Portraits: Conversations on Imposter Syndrome

Lindsey Hutzler A&S '12

Director of Product Development & Business Strategy, Progressus, Inc.

March 11, 2025, Tuesday

6:00 PM (EST)

Portraits are images that convey both how we see ourselves and how we appear to the world. Much like portraits, imposter syndrome can cloud perceptions and cause us to question our capabilities, particularly when perception does not match reality. Whether we are young or a seasoned veteran; a virtuoso; author; physician; professor; or business executive; a mom, sister, or daughter; many of us have crossed paths with it. Join the discussion as a variety of panelists tell their stories, share their expertise, and offer advice for conquering imposter syndrome once and for all. Please join some of the members of our first class of fulltime undergraduate women at Hopkins for a dynamic discussion.

Women in Entrepreneurship: Transforming Vision into Reality

Tara Merdjanoff, A&S '98, Marian Leitner-Waldman A&S '09, Colleen Torres A&S '23, Emily Dabish Yahkind '16

March 19, 2025, Wednesday

12:00 PM (EST)

Do you have a business idea brewing in your mind that you haven’t acted on yet? With countless new businesses and products introduced into the market each day, you may not be alone waiting for the right time and resources before taking the entrepreneurial leap.

Join us for a discussion with thriving alumnae entrepreneurs from the beverage and spirit industry. They will share their journeys as female entrepreneurs, their successes and challenges building businesses in their communities, and their goals for the future.

Leadership in Focus: Know Your Style and When to Adapt It with Authenticity and Impact

Candace Steele Flippin, DM Bus '01

March 21, 2025, Friday

10:30 AM (EST)

Are you using the right leadership style at the right time? Most leaders rely on one or two styles, but today's complex higher education landscape demands greater flexibility. Emotional intelligence (EI) is now essential for effective leadership. Research shows that leaders with strong EI skills—self-awareness, empathy, and relationship management—build trust, foster collaboration, manage stress, and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Daniel Goleman, renowned psychologist and author, identified six EI-based leadership styles: Visionary, Coaching, Affiliative, Democratic, Pacesetting, and Commanding. These styles offer practical guidance for navigating a variety of leadership challenges and opportunities.

In this session, you'll explore your leadership style, discover where it works best, and learn how to pivot authentically to other styles when the situation calls for it.

Women Who Connect: Unlocking the Power of Relationships

Nettie Owens Engr '01

March 21, 2025, Friday

10:30 AM (EST)

Do you dread networking that creates surface-level, transactional connections? You know the kind—the forced smiles, awkward business card exchanges, and forgettable small talk. Let's flip the script! This fun and engaging session is all about real connections that actually matter. You'll leave with at least 5 powerful new relationships and a refreshing new way to network that doesn't leave you with the 'ick.' Plus, you'll walk away with a simple framework to help you make every future networking event less “ugh” and more “aha!” Join us for an energizing, relationship-building experience that's as enjoyable as it is effective.

Charting Your Leadership Journey: Leverage Your Transferable Skills

Emma O’Rourke-Powell, MBA, Cris Howard

March 21, 2025, Friday

10:30 AM (EST)

Join Cris and Emma for an inspiring conversation that ventures beyond the workplace, into the career 'wilderness', challenging your comfort zone and sparking new ideas. Learn from Emma's deep employer engagement and career coaching experience and Cris' 2200 mile Appalachian Trail adventure and career changing journey. This is a must-attend for anyone looking to break free from their current path. Leap in and leave with takeaways to help to discover new possibilities in your professional and personal life.

Leading with Impact: Building Environments Where People Thrive

Kathy Forbush Bus '11, April Lugo A&S '17, Liz Zeuschner Kamins

March 21, 2025, Friday

10:30 AM (EST)

As leaders, we set the tone for our teams and organizations—shaping environments that can uplift, motivate, or unintentionally create barriers to success. The difference between high-performing, engaged teams and those struggling with burnout often comes down to leadership that fosters psychological safety, trust, and a sense of purpose. How do you show up as a leader? This session will explore the pillars of authentic and courageous leadership, providing actionable strategies to create spaces where individuals feel valued, empowered, and able to contribute their best work. We’ll dive into how leaders can cultivate belonging, drive meaningful results, and ensure that both they and their teams have the tools to thrive.

Find Your Financial Super Powers: Getting Control of Your Money

Michelle Singletary Bus '93

March 21, 2025, Friday

1:20 PM (EST)

Women face a unique set of personal finance challenges—the persistent gender wage gap, retirement security, and caregiving responsibilities, to name a few. This session will explore strategies to grow and protect your wealth. You have the power to take control of your financial future.

Mentorship Sponsorship: Empowering and Advancing Others and Yourself

Christina Anderson A&S '00, Serena Watters Bus '98, '11, Carrolyn Bostick-Jeter, Kelly Scavella

March 21, 2025, Friday

1:20 PM (EST)

Mentorship and sponsorship aren't synonymous, but each serve important and distinctive roles that can positively impact your career path. Both can be tools to provide guidance, advocacy and advancement for women. Join a dynamic discussion where we'll define each role and how they may intersect, learn how to develop mentor and sponsor relationships, and understand how you might embrace those roles to help serve others.

Women Who Connect: Unlocking the Power of Relationships

Nettie Owens Engr '01

March 21, 2025, Friday

1:20 PM (EST)

Do you dread networking that creates surface-level, transactional connections? You know the kind—the forced smiles, awkward business card exchanges, and forgettable small talk. Let's flip the script! This fun and engaging session is all about real connections that actually matter. You'll leave with at least 5 powerful new relationships and a refreshing new way to network that doesn't leave you with the “ick.” Plus, you'll walk away with a simple framework to help you make every future networking event less “ugh” and more “aha!” Join us for an energizing, relationship-building experience that's as enjoyable as it is effective.

Redefining Strength: Challenging the Superwoman Myth

Dr. Melissa deCardi Hladek, Laura Barrett, Katy Haber A&S '11, Alicia Lynn Wilson, ESQ.

March 21, 2025, Friday

2:45 PM (EST)

The superwoman archetype, while a seemingly empowering symbol, it might actually be more like the Sirens from Ulysses' folklore, luring you toward unrealistic expectations. Measuring your self-worth against this seemingly impossible notion of a flawless woman, effortlessly managing everything without asking for help, can be damaging to one's emotional and physical health and well-being. Join our panel of experts for a dynamic discussion focused on the myth of the superwoman, avoiding its pitfalls and challenges, and creating greater balance between achievement and self-care.