Paula Faris
"Paula is an outstanding host of our Global Leadership Summit events! She has a unique and warm way of connecting with the audience as well as those she interviews. Paula is authentic, fun, well-prepared, creative and quick-witted. She is a true professional and we are grateful for her partnership with the Global Leadership Network." Non-Profit
With over two decades in broadcast television, Paula Faris shines in speaking to groups of any size. She is an experienced and engaging event moderator who easily builds rapport and chemistry with the audience and her interviewee. As the future of work continues to develop, Paula is leading the charge in educating organizations on adapting and fostering an inclusive work culture that attracts and retains parents, a vital talent pool.
Paula has extensive experience reporting on some of the most important news events of our time. She started her career with TV affiliates in Chicago, Cincinnati, and Dayton, cutting her teeth behind the scenes by shooting, editing, and producing. She then spent nine years at ABC News, where she co-anchored Good Morning America Weekend, co-hosted The View, and launched the podcast, Journeys Of Faith with Paula Faris. Charming and warm, Paula uncovers the human stories behind the headlines and is a trusted interviewer and moderator to prominent celebrities and figures, including Reese Witherspoon, Tiger Woods, Kellyanne Conway, Bob Iger, and now-president Joe Biden.
In March 2023, she released “You Don’t Have to Carry It All,” which features an endorsement from Jenna Bush-Hager. In it, Paula highlights an issue and journey she is intimately familiar with— the challenges mothers face and how we can give working moms the support they need and deserve. In her best-selling debut book, “Called Out,” Paula gives readers an inside look at the events that led her to pump the brakes at the height of her career and discover who she was apart from what she did for a living.
After experiencing burnout as a working mom and ultimately leaving ABC News due to the 2020 pandemic, Paula’s passion was ignited and resulted in the launch of CARRY Media™, the trusted storyteller for working moms that’s on a mission to amplify the story of the working mom, cheer her on, and advocate for change that transforms her reality.
Additionally, Paula is an active Trustee of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, with a children’s book being released in September 2023, where 100% of the proceeds go to BGCA.
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Skilled moderators and interviewers are crucial in shaping meaningful discussions and captivating audiences. Paula Faris is a renowned expert in guiding conversations, steering panel discussions, and conducting insightful interviews. Her extensive experience across various industries and disciplines brings a unique blend of expertise, charisma, and adaptability to every stage. From corporate events to conferences and symposiums, she possesses the ability to spark thoughtful dialogue, uncover valuable insights, and foster connections among participants.
As the future of work continues to evolve, organizations must adapt and cultivate an environment that attracts and retains top talent. With a significant portion of the U.S. workforce being parents, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, supporting them is not only a moral and ethical obligation but also a vital business strategy. In this timely keynote, Emmy Award-winning journalist and working parents advocate Paula Faris will guide your organization in adapting to the future of work by supporting parents. Learn how championing parents in the workplace leads to increased loyalty, enhanced morale, and improved recruitment, retention, and productivity.
Key takeaways include:
Join Paula in this important conversation about creating a more inclusive workplace that values and supports all employees, driving your organization’s success in the future of work.
Based on Paula Faris’s most important reporting yet, You Don’t Have to Carry It All reveals a game plan that will not only make being a working mom “work” but will also reveal how and why society needs to value mothers first. Weaving together groundbreaking research with inspirational wisdom, she:
After interviewing countless experts, thought leaders and mothers, Faris believes we can join together to create a path forward to ditch the mom guilt, end burnout, and finally give working moms the support they so desperately need. Because with working moms on the job, there are literally no hands more capable of creating the change we need!
Studies show that companies with more women in leadership tend to be more profitable, and businesses that offer family-friendly policies and support working mothers enjoy higher retention rates and greater employee engagement. In this inspiring keynote, Paula Faris shares her insights on empowering women to take on leadership roles and succeed in entrepreneurship. Drawing on her experience as an Emmy Award-winning journalist and successful entrepreneur, learn practical strategies for overcoming obstacles from one of the most inspiring women in business and entrepreneurship and be equipped to break down barriers and succeed in the workplace.
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