November 2023 Newsletter
November 17, 2023
HOW Women Lead Change Forum Recap
As I write this, I’m thinking back on the incredible energy and positivity of the HOW Women Lead Change Forum in New York City on November 3rd and at the welcome dinner at Piggyback by Pig & Khao -a woman-owned business- the evening before. In our seventh year of staging the HOW Forum, our program and speakers just keep getting better. As I shared, HOW is the best gift I could bestow upon myself – the time and space to convene and connect with other like minded women to chart a path forward and create change so we can showcase our super powers and flourish.
HOW is different from other women’s leadership events because of its intimate nature and call to action orientation. The women who attend HOW – female leaders from across the globe – are forthright, openly sharing their ups and downs, career challenges and pitfalls. Speaking honestly about climbing the ladder, balancing work and parenting, and paving the way forward for the next generation of female leaders and business owners. At the close of every session, there’s a call to action and steps that each attendee can take to create change, whether it’s charting a new path, going for a promotion, or a career pivot.
Another point of difference is that our speakers not only present but also attend the conference because they truly want to learn, connect and create change for women. This provided attendees with a unique opportunity to get to know them on a personal level and form relationships.
If you couldn’t attend the 2023 HOW forum, be sure to mark your calendar for May 17th – 19th for our 2024 HOW Retreat that will take place in Narrowsburg, New York (registration opens in January 2024.)
My sincerest thanks to all of our speakers and moderators:
Ana Dutra, Tara Giunta, Daphne Kis, Ellen Hunt, Dana Galin, Carlinde Kallianiotis, Deepa Iyer, Karen Greenbaum, Lynne Murphy-Rivera, Nyathon Hoth Mai, Najwa Attiga, Mary Messner, Barbara Dehn, Lesley Jane Seymour, Amy Ho and Tanya Van Court.
Thanks to our generous sponsors for making HOW possible: Blue Fox Motel, Imprint Leadership Partners, Ginger Leadership Communications, Rootless, Rosebud Woman, OCD Media and Omar Aly Photography.
-Meg Sullivan, Founder and CEO, Quorum Initiative
Quorum Live: A Conversation Series with Quorum Members and Friends
Join us for Quorum Live, an ongoing series of timely conversations with Quorum members and friends on creating change for women in the workplace.
On October 18th, Carlinde Kallionotis, Ginger Leadership Communications US joined Julie Livingston for a conversation on Empowering Women’s Voices in the Workplace. Watch here. Carlinde also led an interactive workshop, “HOW We Raise Our Voices” at the HOW Women Lead Change Forum on November 3rd.
Coming Up:
Christine Sandman Stone, technology leader and author, The Modern Management Mentor, December 7th, 12noon ET will chat with Julie Livingston on “How to Get Sh*t Done.”
Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch future episodes. Reach out to Diane Silverman to be a guest on Quorum Live.
Welcome our new members!
- Andreina Botto, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Consultant
- Tara Cleary-Gaillard, Simon Data
- Martha Clement Rochford, Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants
- Barbara Dehn, NurseBarb
- Paula DeLaurentis, Equities News
- Brandie Knox, Knox Design Strategy
- Mary Messner, Highline Creative Group
- Gurjot Sidhu, CBRE
- Maddie Stenger, FTI Consulting
- Marta Wohrle, Accord Media
Of interest to local chapters…
Chinatown YMCA Spirit Awards Dinner
Join NY Chapter member Amy Ho and DC Chapter Co-chair Veronica Torres for this reception honoring those who have made significant contributions towards improving lives in Chinatown and Lower Manhattan.
December 5, 2023
6:00pm – 8:00pm EST
Jing Fong Restaurant
202 Centre Street
NY, NY 10013
Sending best wishes to Quorum members!
Veronica Carrera, Quorum Advisory Board member recently married Angélica Coronilla.
Natalie Redmond Hawn, St. Joseph Chapter member, was recently married.
Please join us!
If you’re not already a Quorum member, please consider joining our network of inspiring and supportive women. At only $300 for twelve months, a Standard Membership is a phenomenal investment in your professional and personal growth with robust educational programming and extraordinary opportunities to connect with amazing women from many industries.
