You want me to moderate a panel on motherhood at Cannes? At a festival where the biggest conversations are usually about AI, creators, and the future of advertising, it wasn't what I expected to be on stage for. I was wrong. It was incredible. The panel of… more
You want me to moderate a panel on motherhood at Cannes? At a festival where the biggest conversations are usually about AI, creators, and the future of advertising, it wasn't what I expected to be on stage for. I was wrong. It was incredible. The panel of Durana Elmi, Allyson Felix, Hoda Kotb, and Lauren Gellman Farrington talked about career, family, and creating lives that feel meaningful both professionally and personally. We took a moment to have a conversation about motherhood, ambition, and how we define success across different stages of life. It was a gift. Especially with my daughter in the audience, that’s her (Sierra Leverich) in the picture with Allyson. A few highlights: Hoda Kotb sharing that she became a mother after 50 and reminding us that “everything happens when it’s supposed to.” Lauren Gellman Farrington talking about setting boundaries and unapologetically sharing the parts of life that matter most, including photos from her son’s kindergarten graduation. Allyson Felix describing her daughter proudly breaking down her mom's shoe company for her classmates. This group of ambitious and successful women blew me away. Each story reflected something different and what stayed with me is that there's no single version of success. It changes as our lives change, and that's a good thing. Until next time, hot and sweaty Cannes.242 reactions · 20 comments · 2 repostsOpen on LinkedIn