Paula was a dream to work with. She masterfully engaged a crowd of 15,000 people with live audience interaction moments, sponsor interviews, and delivering important event details and updates throughout. She brings her own unique flare while remaining adaptable to live changes on the fly and continuing to bring the client's visions to life
Paula Faris
Emmy-Award Winning Journalist, former co-host of "The View"
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Paula Faris
Biography
Paula Faris is an award-winning journalist, author, and founder of CARRY™ Media, which creates content and resources for working moms.
After more than two decades in journalism—co-anchoring Good Morning America Weekend and co-hosting The View—Paula stepped away from the anchor desk to pursue a deeper calling: advocating for working families in a world that often overlooks them.
As the Founder of CARRY™ Media, Paula is on a mission to support working moms and families by creating disruptive content and media that advocates for policy and cultural change.
Her best-selling book Called Out invites readers to rethink how we define identity and success. Her follow-up, You Don’t Have to Carry It All, offers a rally cry for working moms—and the systems that need to change around them.
At her core, Paula is a champion for people, purpose, and practical change. She lives in South Carolina with her husband, John, their three kids, and a very clingy dog.
Paula Faris
Featured Keynote Programs
Event Moderator & Interviewer
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.
Future-Proofing Your Business
Empowering Parents in the Evolving World of Work
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:
* The strategic importance of supporting families and parents to stay competitive in the future of work.
* Actionable strategies to foster loyalty, boost morale, establish a positive work culture, and encourage work-life balance for all employees.
* Long-lasting policy changes that benefit your workforce and your organization’s bottom line.
* 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.
You Don’t Have to Carry It All
Ditch the Guilt and Find a Better Way Forward
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:
* Recognizes the history of working moms in America and its lasting impact today,
* Shows how motherhood has scientifically improved the minds and capabilities of women,
* Encourages moms to link arms, not only with each other but also with men, and
* Proves why corporate America is better with moms at the helm.
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!
Breaking Barriers
Empowering Women to Lead and Succeed in Business and Entrepreneurship
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.
Paula Faris
Featured Books
You Don't Have to Carry It All: Ditch the Mom Guilt and Find a Better Way Forward
by Paula Faris
Award-winning journalist and mom-of-three Paula Faris gives insightful and practical steps for better working, momming, and living to millions of overwhelmed working moms.
In 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:
- recognizes the history of working moms in America and its lasting impact today,
- shows how motherhood has scientifically improved the minds and capabilities of women,
- encourages moms to link arms, not only with each other but also with men, and
- proves why corporate America is better with moms at the helm.
After interviewing countless experts, thought leaders and mothers, Faris believes we can join together to create a path forward for ditching the mom guilt, ending burnout, and finally giving working moms the support they so desperately need. Because wi
Who Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
by Paula Faris
Inspire children to dream not just about a future career, but also about the kind of person they want to become with this empowering picture book from Emmy Award-winning journalist, bestselling author, founder of CARRY Media, and mother of three, Paula Faris.
Career Day is looming, and Lina has no idea what she wants to do when she grows up. Should she become a nurse? An engineer? A journalist? A professional athlete? There are too many options! When her mom suggests she ask herself a few key questions, Lina begins to realize who she grows up to be is more important than what she ends up doing.
In a world that places so much emphasis on what we do, Paula Faris―who stepped out of her own role as an award-winning journalist―is passionate about encouraging kids to consider instead who they want to be. In this beautifully illustrated book, Paula shares this empowering message with young readers and gives parents tools to foster their child’s unique gifts and interests and focus them on the things that matter.
Join Lina on her journey as she discovers that character counts and who you are is more important than what you do.
Paula Faris
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to some of the most common questions about booking Paula Faris for your event.
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- Availability Check: Contact us with your event date and budget to verify if your desired speaker is available.
- Hold Date: We place a temporary "hold" on the speaker's calendar while you finalize internal approval.
- Contracting: We issue a contract outlining the fee, cancellation policy, and event expectations.
- Logistics: Once signed, our event management team handles all travel booking, itinerary, and AV requirements.
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