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29.05.2025 | Accolade (Karlin, Prague)

Balancing Motherhood & Career

Join us for an empowering morning filled with tips on how to balance
motherhood and career. Come learn, connect, and get inspired as we
explore strategies, real stories, and actionable insights to help you
thrive in both worlds!

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29.5.2025

Date

Speakers

4hrs
Duration

About the event

Balancing a career and motherhood often feels like a juggling act. Is it
possible to balance it at all?

These are just some of the questions we’ll explore during this event, where
you’ll gain insights, tools, and inspiration to navigate both worlds. Join us for an empowering morning of expert talks and discussions focused on balancing motherhood and career.

From negotiating flexible arrangements and navigating leadership roles as a mother to learning how AI can support and ease the challenges of motherhood, this event is packed with actionable insights and real stories from inspiring women.

Whether you’re a parent, planning to start a family, or simply curious about how to balance these two worlds, this event will provide the guidance, inspiration, and community you need to thrive.

Topics we will cover

Real stories, real strategies – Three women on balancing motherhood and career

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion with three accomplished women with various backgrounds who will share their personal journeys of balancing motherhood with career. Through candid stories and practical strategies, they’ll discuss overcoming challenges like time management, setting boundaries, and maintaining well-being. Learn actionable tips for staying motivated, finding support, and continuing to grow in your career while being a present parent. This session is perfect for those seeking real-world advice on managing both professional and personal life.

Speakers: Katerina Sipkova (Freelancer), Silvie Zeman (GM Prague, Sr. Director People & Culture at Accolade), Jana Sedlakova (Partner at SEDLAKOVA LEGAL, General Partner at STARTGUIDE VC). Moderated by Kristyna Cejnarova (Co-Founder at MUMDOO)

Navigating leadership roles as a mother

In this empowering panel, successful women in leadership will share their experiences of balancing high-level professional responsibilities with motherhood. They’ll discuss the unique challenges of leading teams while raising children, offering insights on time management, decision-making, and maintaining a strong leadership presence. Expect practical advice on how to lead with confidence, foster a supportive work environment, and overcome obstacles that come with being a mother in a leadership role.

Speakers: Lenka Helena Koenigsmark (ex CMO Mattel CEE, mentor, lecturer and founder of Dobrodějna), Alice Bednarikova (CFO at Foodora), Dita Formankova (Founder at Czechitas)

Advocating for yourself at work: Strategies for asking for flexible arrangements, promotions, and pay raises

Navigating the workplace while balancing motherhood often requires advocating for your needs and ambitions. This talk will empower women with actionable strategies to confidently request flexible work arrangements, secure well- deserved promotions, and negotiate pay raises. Learn how to identify the right opportunities, build your case, and communicate effectively to achieve your professional goals without compromising your personal priorities.

Speakers: KSarka Homfray (Labor lawyer and journalist)

Motherhood in the age of AI

Join Katerina Lesch as she explores how AI is transforming modern parenting. From streamlining daily routines to advancing prenatal care and childcare, discover how technology empowers parents to reclaim time for what truly matters. This talk also highlights AI’s role in shaping the future— from prenatal innovations to inspiring the next generation of women in tech—showing how it can enrich family life and strengthen human connection.

Speakers: Katerina Lesch, Head of AI & Data at EmbedIT

Building balance together: How to share parenthood and career

How can you inspire your partner to take a more active role at home, fostering balanced parenthood and avoiding unnecessary frustration and disagreements?This talk offers practical strategies for communicating about shared parenting, dividing responsibilities fairly, and creating a dynamic where both partners can thrive. Learn how to approach the conversation so it resonates, help him take on more without feeling like you’re constantly delegating, overcome common barriers that hold men back, and build a partnership where both parents feel equally supported.

Speakers: Marv Shamma, Founder & CEO at Základní škola FLOW

10 Lessons from 10 years of entrepreneurship while raising 3 kids

How do you balance running a business and raising a family without losing your sanity? In this talk Klara shares ten valuable lessons from a decade of entrepreneurship while raising three children. She’ll explore key topics such as time management, investing in personal growth, fostering children’s independence, and maintaining a strong family foundation. You’ll also gain insights into handling stress, setting realistic expectations, and prioritizing effectively to create a sustainable work-life balance.

Speakers: Klara Borlova, Founder at Little Shoes

Meet the speakers

You’ll hear from 8 experts on various topics. More speakers to be announced soon!

Dita Formankova

Founder at Czechitas

Lenka Helena Koenigsmark

ex CMO Mattel CEE, mentor, lecturer and
founder of Dobrodějna

Alice Bednarikova

CFO at Foodora

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