Jersey - December 11, 2017

Women Forward: Been There, Survived That

Featuring Appearances by

Michelle Bond

Michelle Bond

Michelle is a Scheduling and Layout Specialist at USA TODAY. She lives in the Washington D.C. area with her family.

Cynthia Salinas

Cynthia Salinas

Cynthia Salinas is an Executive Producer and Storytelling Coach at the Asbury Park Press.

Yvonne Watson

Yvonne Watson

Yvonne Watson is the Campaign Manager National Sales and Women Forward ERG Chair at Gannett. She lives in Virginia with her husband and family.

Andrea T. Shandell

Andrea T. Shandell

Andrea T. Shandell is Associate General Counsel and Chief Ethics and Privacy Officer at Gannett Co., Inc.

Rebecca Renner

Rebecca Renner

Rebecca Renner is a Senior Copywriter for USA TODAY. She also hosts the Summer Reading podcast.

Agenda

January 19, 2018

I Believe In Me

Michelle shares how the words we use can inspire and uplift others, and how she persevered when one time a boss's words had the exact opposite effect.

January 19, 2018

Twice To Win It

Cynthia tells of a time she competed in a prestigious impromptu speaking competition.

January 19, 2018

Dreams Come True Eventually

Yvonne shares how her upbringing encouraged her to work hard for her dreams, and how those dreams are now closer than ever.

January 19, 2018

Life Just Happens, Just Step Forward

Andrea shares how life happened to her, through motherhood, career opportunities and mentoring.

July 2, 2018

Everybody Has A Big Idea

Rebecca shares how one simple phrase helped her achieve career success without the aid of a college degree.