The mom moguls breakfast was a huge success, with more than 250 guests attending to listen to a celebrity panel talk about the balance between home life and work life, and what it takes to be a successful “mompreneur.” The celebrity panel included Kelly Rutherford, actress and founder of the Children’s Justice Campaign; Aliza Licht, senior vice president of Global Communications and Twitter phenomenon; DKNY PR GIRL Veronica Webb, entrepreneur and supermodel; Keri Glassman, Founder of Nutritious Life and The Nutrition School, TV personality and author; Genevieve Gorder, interior designer and HGTV TV personality; and Rachel Blumenthal, CEO and founder of the Crickets Circle. I moderated the #FabULyss breakfast with Veronica Webb.
These highly successful women shared tips for up-and-coming mom moguls. Some of these tips were getting thunderclaps, such as launching a product and perfecting your pitch to be able to say what your brand is in just a few words. The mom moguls also shared some wisdom on how to balance both home life and work life. Keri Glassman offered up some advice on that by saying, “You’re allowed to love what you do. You can love spending time with them more, but it’s amazing to love what you do.”
The panel also described the influence social media has on a product, person, or companies success. Veronica Webb explained the importance of proof reading before posting anything on a social media outlet. Social media has turned into a professional platform and it’s pertinent that it’s treated that way. This panel of inspiring women helped other women learn the tips and skills it takes to be a successful working mother in today’s technology controlled world.
The event was held at Urbo, a beautiful restaurant on 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue. Two gift bags filled with goodies were hung on each chair. Bouquets that were set as centerpieces were also available to take home. Before the panel spoke, guests were invited to go into the bar area to get a drink and get pampered by the Glam Squad. A wonderful brunch was served filled with French toast, eggs, bacon, yogurt parfait, and some delectable pastries. For dessert, a variety of cupcakes were available, along with two amazing cakes — one in the shape of a handbag and the other promoting Aliza Licht’s new book, “Leave Your Mark.” It’s safe to say everyone left with some knowledge, a full tummy, and two bags filled with #FabULyss gifts.
All in all, the event was a huge success. Future and present mom moguls received helpful tips and tools in order to help them reach their career goals. To be a working woman is hard enough, but to be a working mom is even harder. This event shows all women that their careers don’t have to stop when they have a baby. A mom mogul is the most powerful woman on earth; also the busiest, and this #DivaMom’s breakfast showcased what it takes to be one.
Lyss Stern is the founder of DivaLysscious Moms (www.divam
Notable quotes from the mom moguls:
Aliza Licht: “Repetition is Reputation.”
“Perfect your elevator pitch. Be able to explain what your brand is in a few sentences.”
Veronica Webb: “When you’re doing social media, proof-read everything!”
“In starting a business, as long as you don’t have the same problems everyday, you’re doing good.”
Sasha Charnin: “Your instincts are the best instincts. You know you.”
“Google is my best friend.”
Genevieve Gorder: “Sometimes it feels like it’s never enough. Know that we are all there with you.”
“The most authentic voice is always going to be your own.”
Kelly Rutherford: “I always get people on my social media telling me how to better my own social media!”
“Kids are little Buddhas. They teach us everyday.”
Rachel Blumenthal: “Follow your gut, my gut said to start another business! We are wired to always be going.”
“They should be so lucky to have us!”
Lyss Stern: “One of the greatest things we are doing right now, is women really respect the talents we have. One thing is not better than the other.”
Keri Glassman: “That’s just it. There’s nothing else like it.”
“I always wanted to push forward. I never wanted to be complacent.
