Videos: The 8 Habits of Successful Women of Influence
By cultivating these habits with purpose, we create lasting change not only in our own lives but in the lives of those around us.
Family Focus Media’s Women of Influence event series delivered a potent mix of networking and inspiration. The Women of Influence Luncheons celebrated the 2024 Women of Influence Award Winners, who were selected through a comprehensive community nomination and evaluation process last summer. This process was designed to align with our goals of recognizing outstanding women, celebrating diversity and inclusion, and empowering women and inspiring future leaders while fostering connections and collaborations.
In addition to Terrain Devon and DelVal’s seasonally-inspired farm-to-table dishes and aesthetic surroundings, we heard from a lineup of dynamic speakers at our Luncheons – local leaders who shared powerful stories and wisdom to impart the *Habits of Successful Women of Influence, detailed in the following talks. And the glowing feedback led us to hosting our first Women of Influence Speed Networking Night. (We hope you’ll join us, November 13th at the Ethical Society of Philadelphia on Rittenhouse Square!)
With every connection we make and every deliberate action we take, we’re not just reaching a destination; we’re creating ripples that touch countless lives and transform communities. This journey of influence begins with small, intentional steps that, over time, lead to profound personal growth and far-reaching impact.
Feature photo by AMC Photography Studios.
Please enjoy the 2024 Women of Influence event films by KARI RIES.
Ries Video Productions, a woman-owned business led by Kari Ries, expertly captured the Women of Influence Luncheons, showcasing the habits of successful women through compelling visual storytelling.
With a background in news production and photojournalism, Kari brings a unique blend of creativity and professionalism to special events, ensuring each moment is preserved with cinematic flair. For those seeking to immortalize their important occasions, Ries Video Productions offers a skilled touch that transforms fleeting moments into lasting memories.
Habit #1: Building and Nurturing Your Personal and Professional Network
- Nurture authentic relationships through active listening and seeking ways to add value to others’ lives.
- Consistently tend to connections through regular communication, creating collaborative opportunities, and simply being present.
- Prioritize deep, meaningful friendships alongside professional growth.
- Diversify your network across ages, industries, and backgrounds.
Watch Sarah Bond’s talk on Building and Nurturing Your Personal and Professional Network:
*Note, Sarah mentions the 7 Habits of Successful Women of Influence in this introduction because we decided to add the 8th Habit based on the enthusiastic survey feedback from our Luncheon at Terrain Devon!
“We need more than business cards and social media connections. We need a tribe—sisters who text to check on us, who we yearn to connect with regularly, who toast our triumphs and shore us up in stormy times.”
– Sarah Bond, Founder & CEO
Family Focus Media | familyfocus.org
Habit #2: Developing Self-Awareness and Practicing Self-Love
- Check your battery daily: Start each day by taking a moment to assess your energy levels—ask yourself, “Where am I today?” Recognize when you’re running low and give yourself permission to step back or recharge before you’re drained. You can’t pour from an empty cup.
- Use the “Hell Yes” filter: If something doesn’t light you up or serve your bigger purpose, it’s a “no.” Be intentional about adding only “Hell Yes” commitments and cutting out anything that drags your energy down. This is your life—you get to choose where your energy goes.
- Ask for help and let go: You don’t have to do it all. Ask for support when you need it, and let go of things (or people) that no longer serve your well-being. Releasing what doesn’t align with your growth frees up space for what truly matters.
Watch Dr. Brandie Keates’ talk on Developing Self-Awareness and Practicing Self-Love:
“Awareness and intention are two skills that are paramount to CHOOSING how you want to spend your wonderfully delicious life. Ultimately – you are the only person that can change based on that awareness and intention. No one else.”
– Dr. Brandie Keates, Founder and CEO
Experience Chiropractic and Bloom @ Experience | drbrandie.com
Dr. Brandie is a member of our class of 2023 Women of Influence Award Winners alumni. Read her profile here.
Habit #3: Mentoring and Empowering Others
- To be your best self as a mentor, identify your own personal “Board of Directors” – these are the people we lean on, reflect with and keep us in check!
- With your team: work on brainstorming, setting goals, objectives and deadlines, firm up the plan of action and – this is the important part – get out of their way. Micromanaging isn’t mentoring!
- Provide tools for your team which can include education, seminars, equipment, budget, and networking at events like Women of Influence that can expand their perspectives and creativity. We aren’t the experts on everything so expand their resources.
- Celebrate their successes and recognize accomplishments!!
- Recognizing mistakes as a learning tool is an incredible model for resiliency and pivoting – we all know the journey usually twists and turns!
Watch Stacey Ballard’s talk on Mentoring and Empowering Others:
“It’s incredibly rewarding to mentor and empower your team! Our responsibility doesn’t end at work, we should carry this practice with our families, our youth and our community which will create strong, confident leaders for our future!”
– Stacey Ballard, President and CEO
Eadeh Enterprises | eadeh.com
Stacey is a member of our class of 2023 Women of Influence Award Winners alumni. Read her profile here.
Habit #4: Cultivate Joy and Embrace Generosity
- Choose JOY every day and share it liberally in your family, with your team, in your community and in your business.
- Generously share your expertise and products with your community through thoughtful and meaningful collaborations. When we give we always receive.
- We all have something special that we have as individuals or that our business can provide. Identify it and share it with reckless abandon! Create a “giving goal” and work to meet or exceed on a regular schedule.
Coming soon! Watch Kim Wright’s talk on Cultivating Joy and Embracing Generosity:
“Be joyfully generous and you can build and brighten your community, your business and so much more!”
– Kim Wright, Owner
Nothing Bundt Cakes Wynnewood, Springfield, Wayne, Collegeville, and Warrington – with more locations on the horizon! | nothingbundtcakes.com
Habit #5: Setting Long-Term Goals and Creating Actionable Plans
- Envision your desired future impact and articulate it in specific, measurable terms.
- Break down long-term goals into shorter-term objectives and milestones, with detailed action plans and timelines.
- Regularly review and adjust your goals and plans, communicating changes effectively to maintain alignment and motivation.
COMING SOON: Watch Luba Patlakh’s talk on Setting Long-Term Goals and Creating Actionable Plans:
“You cannot have any plans without actually dedicating yourself and seeing your vision through. This is a product of hard work and persistence.”
– Luba Patlakh, Owner & Director
Kidology | kidologyinc.com
Habit #6: Taking Calculated Risks and Embracing Challenges
- Analyze potential risks and rewards thoroughly before making decisions.
- View failures as learning opportunities rather than setbacks.
- Challenge yourself to step outside your comfort zone regularly.
- Understand your Why and Support System.
COMING SOON: Watch Lara Aman Mattey’s talk on Taking Calculated Risks and Embracing Challenges:
“Taking risks is a huge piece of growth, success is in how you manage the challenges along with way. The key to success is defining it for yourself, understanding your why behind the growth and ensuring you have the right village supporting you!”
– Lara Aman Mattey, Owner
Ivory Tree Portraits Newtown and Wayne | IvoryTreePortraits.com
Lara is a member of our class of 2023 Women of Influence Award Winners alumni. Read her profile here.
Habit #7: Demonstrating Resilience and Adaptability
- Develop a growth mindset, viewing challenges as opportunities for learning and personal development.
- Practice emotional intelligence to manage your own emotions and respond effectively to those of others during difficult times.
- Build a strong support network of mentors, peers, and team members while prioritizing personal well-being to enhance your ability to cope with stress and change.
COMING SOON: Watch Sarah Bond’s talk on Demonstrating Resilience and Adaptability:
“Resilience isn’t just about endurance – it’s a mindset. It’s about staying calm in the storm, literally and figuratively. It’s about trusting in your abilities while acknowledging your fears. And most importantly, it’s about knowing that no matter what challenges you face, you will use your courage to weather them.”
– Sarah Bond, Creator
Main Line Parent, Philadelphia Family, Bucks County Parent, Castaway Family
mainlineparent.com | phillyfamily.com | buckscountyparent.com | castawayfamily.com
Habit #8 – Creating and Sustaining Collaborations
Join jthe Family Focus Media team on November 13, 2024 at the Ethical Society of Philadelphia for our first Women of Influence Speed Networking Night to expand your network with facilitated small group discussions designed to help you make solid connections .
“Collaboration is the cornerstone of innovation and growth. When we come together, sharing our unique strengths and perspectives, we create something far greater than the sum of our parts.”
– Sarah Bond, Founder & CEO
Family Focus Media | familyfocus.org
Visit the digital version of Main Line Parent’s Women of Influence Guide to get to know our Women of Influence Network, the 2024 Women pf Influence Award Winners, and our women-led Members! Visit our sister sites to expand your circle beyond the Main Line:
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