Emerald is proud to celebrate our own Ren Akinci, EVP, Chief People and Culture Officer, as she takes the stage at South by Southwest® (#SXSW) this Satursay, March 9th for the panel “Executive Moms: On Shattering Old & Outdated Workplace Myths.” The session will explore how the skills developed through parenting—such as empathy, time management, adaptability, and problem-solving—are essential for career advancement. Joining her on the panel are Rebecca Coleman, North America CEO at We Are Social; Heather Cutter, Chief Growth Officer at Good Culture; and Marly Ellis, Global Director of Brand, Social and Influencer Marketing at YouTube. A special thanks to Trade Show Executive magazine & Maddy Ryley for the sneak peek at this impactful session and to Advertising Week for creating the platform that helped inspire it. #Emerald #SXSW #ExecutiveMoms #Leadership #CareerGrowth #PeopleAndCulture #WorkplaceEquity #WomenInLeadership
Trade Show Executive got a sneak peek at a 2025 South by Southwest® panel titled “Executive Moms: On Shattering Old & Outdated Workplace Myths” from Ren Akinci, Emerald’s Executive Vice President, Chief People and Culture Officer. The session was inspired by an episode of Advertising Week’s “Great Minds: People & Culture” podcast, which Akinci hosts, that featured Rebecca Coleman, North America CEO at We Are Social. Along with Akinci and Coleman, the session also includes Heather Cutter, Chief Growth Officer of good culture, and Marly Ellis, Global Director of Brand, Social and Influencer Marketing at YouTube. The panelists will discuss misconceptions surrounding motherhood and skill building, and how skills that are developed through parenting are essential to career success. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDACK_RP #SXSW #Emerald #WomensHistoryMonth SXSW Subscribe to TSE’s free e-newsletter to get the news, views and tools you need for success: https://lnkd.in/gMZs7wA3