I think women show up with some
natural skills that marketers need to make sure
we do a good job of prizing
or appreciating.

Linda Boff

Whether it was a robotics class,
or a computer science class,
I looked around and asked myself,
'Where are the girls?

Reshma Saujani

There was just one thing
I needed to do before my comeback journey began:
Give birth — for the second time.

Candy Hannemann

People weren’t used to seeing women
who looked like us owning a wine company,

Robin & Andréa McBride

I’m not interested in half effort.
That wasn’t a recipe for success on the athletic field
or the basketball court, and I don’t think
it’s a recipe for success in many cases.

Maura Healey

I received comments like,
'little girls don’t belong on the Eiger.'
And it’s like, well, now I'm at the summit,
so I guess you’re wrong!

Sasha DiGiulian

My dad used to say that when you’re born,
you get a ticket to the freak show;
when you’re born in America,
you get a front row seat.

Kelly Carlin

March 1, 2016

Seaport World Trade Center

ABOUT

The Women’s Leadership Forum is dedicated to recognizing and honoring inspirational individuals for their leadership qualities and accomplishments. All honorees have made a significant contribution to their field and share their unique personal stories with attendees. On Tuesday, March 1, more than 1000 women attended the Women’s Leadership Forum at the Seaport World Trade Center. They heard raw, unfiltered, truthful, and empowering stories from inspirational individuals.