Moderator: Jasmine Anderson, NewsdayTV Reporter

In a culture that constantly pushes working mothers to do more, achieve more, and manage more, what can we intentionally release? This interactive session explores the invisible mental load and the guilt that often accompanies ambition and caregiving. Through expert insight, we’ll identify the expectations, habits, and pressures we can shed — at work and at home — to build a more sustainable lifestyle.

Moderator: Macy Egeland, NewsdayTV Anchor/ Reporter

Long Island offers great schools, vibrant communities, and strong career opportunities — but it’s also one of the most expensive places in the country to raise a family. For working parents balancing housing, child care, and everyday costs, making it all work can feel like a constant juggling act.

In this practical conversation, local experts and working parents will share insights, resources, and real-life strategies to help families navigate the cost of living and build a sustainable life on Long Island.

Moderator: Rochell Bishop Sleets, Newsday Editor and Chief Content Officer

Executive titles tell one story. Real life tells another. In this candid conversation, senior female leaders from Long Island share what success actually looks like behind the scenes. From high-stakes decisions and demanding schedules to parenting challenges, partnership dynamics, and personal trade-offs, this session explores the realities rarely discussed publicly.

Honest, insightful, and refreshingly real, Unfiltered offers a behind-the-scenes look at ambition, motherhood, and the evolving definition of “having it all” — in one of the country’s most competitive regions.

Moderator: Elisa DiStefano, Newsday Senior Lifestyle Host

Join us for an inspiring closing conversation with award-winning journalist and bestselling author Joan Lunden, hosted by Elisa DiStefano. In this intimate interview, Lunden will reflect on her remarkable career, her experience balancing motherhood and professional success, and the personal moments that shaped her journey.

Drawing from her latest memoir, “Joan: Life Beyond the Script,” she’ll share candid insights on navigating life in the public eye, embracing change, and redefining purpose through every stage of life. The session will also include audience Q&A, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly in this meaningful and memorable conversation.