"bitchy," or "catty" gives men permission to also talk this way. We don't need more judgment! What we need is some empathy, so share some! Be mindful of the messages you craft. How are you portraying women/feminine-based ideas and products? If you aren't aware of the stereotypes, how can anyone else be? Start mentoring people so that they can take your job. Might sound counterproductive, but if you can train someone to be mindful, thoughtful, intelligent in the workplace, not only will your protg succeed -- you'll also be propelled forward. Be your most authentic self. Show your passion, and own who you are. Don't bring baggage when you begin a mentor/mentee relationship -- another important step towards being a successful Creative Director. great atmosphere during the event It was exhilarating, inspiring, at times heartbreaking and frustrating, and completely filled to the brim, yet could not nearly contain all that it needed to; how could it ever possibly? Kat Gordon did every one of us huge service by bringing all of us together to start this conversation. The best thanks we could give back would be to simply continue that conversation, taking it even further so that with enough time, women generations from now won't even remember being treated any differently. But there is also always room for improvement moving forward. It would have been incredible to see a wider accepted view of who women are -- not just mothers, or fashionistas, but also messy, nerdy, geeky, ballsy, loud, impatient,