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Navigate the challenges of the 21st century and foster meaningful discussions with Paula Faris, speaker, journalist, and founder.
Paula Faris is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and founder who specializes in helping organizations navigate the challenges of the 21st century. With over two decades of experience in broadcast television, Paula is an engaging event moderator and experienced speaker who can connect with any audience. She is a thought leader and advocate for moms, with a focus on creating inclusive work cultures that support working parents. Paula has reported on major news events throughout her career and has interviewed prominent figures and celebrities. She is the author of best-selling books and the founder of CARRY Media™, a platform dedicated to amplifying the stories of working moms. Additionally, Paula is an active Trustee of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. She is known for her dynamic speaking style and ability to foster meaningful discussions and connections among participants. Her keynote topics include future-proofing businesses by empowering parents, breaking barriers for women in leadership, and finding a better way forward for working moms. Organizations have praised Paula for her professionalism, authenticity, and ability to connect with audiences.
Topics, sessions and talks
Based on Paula Faris’s most important reporting yet, You Don’t Have to Carry It All reveals a game plan that will not only make being a working mom “work” but will also reveal how and why society needs to value mothers first. Weaving together groundbreaking research with inspirational wisdom, she: — Recognizes the history of working moms in America and its lasting impact today, — Shows how motherhood has scientifically improved the minds and capabilities of women, — Encourages moms to link arms, not only with each other but also with men, and — Proves why corporate America is better with moms at the helm.
As the future of work evolves, organizations must adapt to attract and retain top talent. With many U.S. workers being parents, supporting them is both a moral duty and a smart business strategy. Emmy Award-winning journalist and working parents advocate Paula Faris will guide your organization in adapting to the future of work by supporting parents. Attendees will learn how championing parents in the workplace leads to increased loyalty, enhanced morale, and improved recruitment, retention, and productivity. Discover actionable strategies to foster loyalty, boost morale, and establish a positive work culture that benefits both employees and the organization’s bottom line.
Studies show that companies with more women in leadership tend to be more profitable, and businesses that offer family-friendly policies and support working mothers enjoy higher retention rates and greater employee engagement. In this inspiring keynote, Paula Faris shares her insights on empowering women to take on leadership roles and succeed in entrepreneurship. Drawing on her experience as an Emmy Award-winning journalist and successful entrepreneur, learn practical strategies for overcoming obstacles from one of the most inspiring women in business and entrepreneurship and be equipped to break down barriers and succeed in the workplace.
Join Paula Faris, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, for a captivating keynote on empowering working parents and fostering inclusive work cultures. With her extensive background in broadcast journalism and advocacy for mothers, Paula offers valuable insights on future-proofing businesses and supporting women in leadership. Attendees will discover strategies for creating a more inclusive and supportive workplace.
Paula brings a wealth of experience from her Emmy Award-winning journalism career, offering unique insights into creating inclusive work cultures that empower parents and support working moms. Her dynamic speaking style and proven track record in fostering meaningful discussions make her an invaluable asset for any team or business looking to innovate and future-proof. Booking Paula ensures your event will not only engage but inspire your audience to break barriers and drive positive change.
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Email paula.faris@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Paula's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Paula Faris structures her keynotes around a combination of research findings and personal reporting, drawing on data about maternal cognition, workplace retention, and women in leadership to build an evidence-based case, which she frames alongside her own experience as a broadcast journalist and working mother.
Paula Faris speaks on working motherhood and workplace equity, the future of work for parents, and women in leadership. She is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and founder of CARRY Media, a media platform dedicated to amplifying the stories of working mothers.
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