In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast, Leah C. Murphy, CEO of Career Gems for the Journey and the visionary behind the inaugural Career and Care Summit, offers a heartfelt, behind-the-scenes recap of this transformative in-person event held on March 15, 2025 in Philadelphia.
Leah walks us through what it took to bring the summit to life—from the divine inspiration and months of planning to the unforgettable keynotes, dynamic panels, and breakout sessions. With a focus on career, community, and care, this episode is more than a recap—it’s a testimony of what’s possible when women come together to support each other holistically.
💎 Leah shares her own personal highs and hurdles—from taking a leap of faith to execute the summit with no initial sponsors, to curating a day that addressed the real-life needs of women navigating their second act of life.
💎 She celebrates the incredible partners, speakers, advisors, and vendors who helped make the day unforgettable—and speaks honestly about how fulfilling it was to see women connecting, building community, and leaving empowered.
💎 You’ll also hear how powerful conversations around burnout, ambition, menopause, fertility, and self-care took center stage—led by expert voices who spoke truth with vulnerability, insight, and courage.
💎 Leah reflects on the breakout sessions that allowed women to dig deeper, share experiences, and walk away with actionable tools for both their personal and professional journeys.
This episode is a heartfelt thank you to everyone who believed in the vision of the summit and helped make it a reality. Whether you attended in person or are just tuning in now, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of why this experience was more than just a moment—it was the start of something bigger.
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