The She Runs It 2021 Women of the Year event is an incredible evening of inspiration and comradery, celebrating three leaders who have shaped or changed the course of marketing, media, and tech, and who have lifted others while they have risen. Tune in to hear about the journeys of Lynn Lewis, US CEO, UM; Kimberly Paige, EVP, CMO, BET; and Meredith Verdone, former CMO, Bank of America

Lynn Lewis, US CEO, UM

Kimberly Paige, EVP, CMO, BET

Meredith Verdone, CMO, Bank of America

Leaders who are in or approaching the C-Suite rely on a playbook of strategies for success: how to nurture a network, build a personal board of directors, advocate for elevation, and much more. In this session, three industry leaders shared lessons focused on three essential leadership skills: Diplomacy, Financial Acumen, and Sponsorship/Allyship,

Catherine Davis, industry consultant and former Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Feeding America

Terri Hines, Executive Vice President, Communications,  FOX Sports

Tariq Hassan, Chief Marketing Officer, Petco

The multiple crises of 2020 forced most people to reevaluate their finances: how they spend, save, invest, and earn. The new rules of pandemic life also allowed people to think differently about where they live and work, and how they allocate time and money. Some weathered 2020 as a full-time employee, others as gig workers, others perpetually seeking the next opportunity. As 2021 dawned, it demanded a “leveling up” for most people in marketing, media, and tech. This conversation explored economic strategies that still apply today.

Sally Holmes, Editor In Chief, Marie Claire, Hearst

Kara Stevens, Founder and Content Creator, The Frugal Feminista

Alexandria Streid, Chief Product Officer, Ellevest

Carrie Seifer, General Manager, GWI

At Kellogg North America, Gail oversees end-to-end consumer experiences and leads marketing transformation – including process, structure, talent, and technology. In this virtual session, Gail talked about her journey through executive creative, digital/e-commerce roles at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Time Inc., Conde Nast, Zagat Survey, and the award-winning food site epicurious.com, and how those experiences shaped her approach to problem-solving, navigating disruption, and the culture she is building among the marketers at Kellogg.