Newsday's Long Island Working Moms Summit video sessions

Make 'Under': Shedding the Mental Load and Redefining Enough

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: Jasmine Anderson, NewsdayTV Reporter

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Thriving – Not Just Surviving – on Long Island

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: Macy Egeland, NewsdayTV Anchor/ Reporter

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Unfiltered: The Truth About Leadership, Motherhood and Making It Work

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: Rochell Bishop Sleets, Newsday Editor and Chief Content Officer

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The Digital Dilemma: Finding Balance for You and Your Kids

From TikTok to AI tools, today’s digital world is shaping how kids learn, socialize, and see themselves — often faster than parents can keep up. For working moms on Long Island, managing their children’s screen time while also navigating their own digital overload can feel like a constant balancing act.

In this candid conversation, experts and local moms will share practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries around social media, AI, and screen time — while helping kids build confidence and critical thinking in a digital-first world. The discussion will also explore how moms themselves can unplug, model healthy tech habits, and reduce the pressure to always be “on.”

Moderator: Elisa DiStefano, Newsday Senior Lifestyle Host

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Midlife Momentum: Parenting, Perimenopause and Professional Power on Long Island

For many Long Island working mothers, midlife is a peak-performance season — professionally and personally. While leading at work and parenting in one of the country’s highest-pressure regions, many women are also navigating the physical and emotional shifts of perimenopause.

This candid, expert-led conversation explores how hormonal changes, sleep disruption, brain fog, and energy shifts intersect with leadership, caregiving, and the realities of Long Island life.

Moderator: Shari Einhorn, NewsdayTV Reporter

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A Chat with Joan Lunden

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.  

Moderator: Elisa DiStefano, Newsday Senior Lifestyle Host

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