Ever wondered how successful women balance ambitious careers, family, and personal fulfillment? In this episode, we are bringing you part 1 of behind the scenes of the State of Women Conference, where Mayor Ukeme Jeter Awakessien, Cait Howard, and Trudy Bartley share their secrets to thriving in work, life, and beyond. From politics to entrepreneurship to work-life balance, these inspiring women offer practical wisdom on integrating ambition with contentment, building support systems, and capturing your confidence. Stay tuned to hear more from this panel in part 2 next week!   Tune in to hear: 

• The importance of integrating work and life over striving for balance
• How quarterly reflections, goal setting, and evaluating progress can help you stay grounded and focused
• The importance of mentors, sponsors, and authentic relationships in fostering personal and career growth
• Strategies for finding joy in ambitious pursuits, encouraging self-recognition, grace, and staying present in the journey

  Connect with the panel: Cait: https://www.instagram.com/heycaithoward/ Ukeme: https://www.instagram.com/ukemeforua/?hl=en Trudy: https://www.instagram.com/trubart/   Connect with Whitney & Stephanie: [email protected] Stephanie IG: @_stephanie_hanna_ The Other 85: https://theother85.net/ Whitney IG: @whitneyabraham

Join the State of Women Conference on October 9, 2025: https://whitneyabraham.kartra.com/page/stateofwomenconference