Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg

Speech Topics

• How to Skimm Your Life

  It might seem like everyone you know took secret classes on budgeting, owning their career, and choosing the right wine—and you were sick that day. Enter: How to Skimm Your Life. With theSkimm’s trademark mix of real talk, humor, and inspirational messaging, Carly and Danielle give audiences the information they need to make informed and empowered decisions in their lives. Covering everything from personal finance, to career, to stress management, global politics, and more, Carly and Danielle break down these life hacks for anyone who’s starting out in the real world, looking to make a change, or just wants a reset.

• Helping Women Navigate the "She-cession"

  Before the pandemic, women already earned less and had more debt than men. Then 2020 happened. So did the “she-cession,” the economic downturn that resulted in significant job and income loss for women. Pre-pandemic, women made up the majority of the workforce, were making strides in pay disparity, working their way up to leadership positions, and getting elected to office. But COVID and the ensuing “she-cession” has impacted a lot of their hard-earned progress as well as their bank accounts. That’s why now is the time for women to find allies and advocate for themselves with their money, in their careers and at home. theSkimm’s Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin share tips on how working women can build financial confidence, combat setbacks, and own their careers.

• The Great Return: Leading Your Company Back to Work

  People throughout the world are returning to the office after a period of drastic global and personal change. theSkimm’s Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin provide a framework for leaders to reimagine this “Great Return” back to the workplace. Audiences will explore new ways to empower their employees, support women with the right resources, and re-shape the future of work with inclusive policies to make the best return possible.

• The Entrepreneurial Journey

  When Carly and Danielle launched theSkimm, they quit their jobs and agreed to go all-in with no safety net or backup plan. Their newsletter now reaches over 7 million daily subscribers, with 100+ employees powering the mission-driven media company. But their path wasn’t always easy. From taking risks to tackling the challenges of scaling a business, Carly and Danielle share the lessons they’ve learned that were critical to their success.

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