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Highlights from the 2018 PA Conference for Women
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2018 PA Conference for Women: Ten thousand women gathered at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia earlier this month to share ideas, to learn from each other, and to be inspired to make a positive impact in their community. Host Laura Zarrow brings you some of the speeches and one-on-one interviews with the powerful, thoughtful women who took part. Speakers: Amal Clooney, Human Rights Lawyer at Doughty Street Chambers (UK); Amy Gallo, Contributing Editor to the Harvard Business Review; Maysoon Zayid, Comedian; and Serena Williams, Professional Tennis Player and Clothing Designer.
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