The Executive Moms Spring Luncheon in New York today was a great success with women of all ages exchanging advice and business cards. I was so impressed with the talented people there, from corporate execs to entrepreneurs. I even met a concert pianist! The sharing of information was amazing - even the panelists had questions for each other. We all face an uncertain economy, and discussions ranged from balancing work and family to just being able to keep your job.
Despite the inventions of Google Calendar, Email, IM's, blogs and twitter, the issues facing women have stayed remarkably the same over the past ten years - questions came up like "am I working just to keep the nanny?". The answers seem to have stayed the same as well - a supportive boss, a supportive family and a network of friends to help are a key part of success. But the networks of friends have taken a new shape, like Executive Moms and Care.com. Sheila Marcelo (pictured), Founder and CEO of Care.com who was part of today's panel, shared personal challenges which led to the founding of her company, a source for caregivers and other information for working moms.
ABC "Nightline" Co-Anchor Cynthia McFadden did a great job as the panel's moderator. There was one new problem - controlling blackberry time is a major issue for moms! Thanks to Marisa Thalberg of Executive Moms for hosting this entertaining and educative event.
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