Sarah Wells
Sarah Wells is a leadership expert, advocate for working mothers, and a sought-after public speaker, motivating businesses, nonprofits, advocacy groups, and parent and employee groups. She holds a master’s in public policy and women’s studies from George Washington University and a bachelor’s from American University. With a decade at Women in Government, she championed policy initiatives for women in office and later served as executive director of the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care.
In 2013, Sarah founded Sarah Wells Bags, empowering new mothers with functional, stylish products. Her experience as a working mom and entrepreneur culminated in her first book, Go Ask Your Mothers, where she shares insights on supporting working parents.
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Building a Parent-Supportive Workplace
In today’s competitive marketplace, supporting working moms isn’t just a benefit—it’s a business imperative. Learn actionable strategies to foster an inclusive culture where working parents thrive, improving retention and overall team productivity. This talk delves into real-world examples, policies, and leadership practices that empower working moms and build a more resilient workforce.
This popular session has been featured in numerous virtual and in-person events and can be tailored to leadership (employers), employees or both. Sarah can also arrange copies of the accompanying book, Go Ask Your Mothers, for participants.
Brand-Building with Integrity
From a small startup to a global multimillion-dollar company, discover how to build a brand that customers trust. This session covers the essential elements of brand authenticity, integrity, and customer engagement, with lessons drawn from personal experience in the mom & baby space. Attendees will leave with practical tips on scaling a business while staying true to core values that resonate with consumers.
This popular session has been featured in numerous virtual and in-person events and can be tailored to to any stage of the business journey from startup to established global companies looking to stay connected to their core values.
Balancing Flexibility and In-Person Work for Today's Workforce
As organizations transition back to in-person work, maintaining flexibility is more important than ever. This session explores how employers can create a supportive environment that balances in-person requirements with the flexibility employees need for personal responsibilities like mental health care, family events, and appointments. I offer actionable strategies for leaders and managers to implement flexible policies, ensuring that employees can thrive both at work and in their personal lives, leading to greater well-being and productivity.
This popular session has been featured in numerous virtual and in-person events and can be tailored to an organization's unique hybrid, virtual or in-person requirements for employees, touching on custom topics as arranged.
Sarah On Stage..or Screen
Whether you need main stage energy to inspire your teams and leadership -- or small group vibes for an employee resource group, client experience or other event -- Sarah has you covered with extensive experience with groups of all types as well as professional media training.
Sarah takes the keynote stage at the Amazon annual sellers conference with over 12,000 attendees from businesses across the globe.
Leading Change for Working Parents
Sarah Wells is a dynamic speaker with a 97% "Helpful/Very Helpful" rating from her recent speaking audiences. Participants praised her passion, expertise, and actionable strategies for creating supportive workplaces for moms and caregivers, offering real-world examples that resonate with organizations seeking to engage working parents effectively.
