Goldfarb Board Trustee Encourages Women to find their Passion during International Women’s Day Presentation

Happy Women’s History Month! The BJC Women’s Connection celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021, with a special virtual program titled “Finding Peace and Finding Your Passion – a Conversation with Maxine Clark”.

The event celebrated women in leadership roles and highlighted the importance of a balanced life, an open mind and the courage it takes to make your professional dreams a reality. Keynote Speaker, Maxine Clark

The event featured a question and answer session with Maxine Clark, the program’s keynote speaker. Clark is a BJC board member and proud proponent of women in leadership, holding a variety of leadership positions herself.

CEO, Clark-Fox Family Foundation
Founder, Build-A-Bear Workshop
INspirator, The Delmar DivINe
Managing Partner, Prosper Women’s Capital
Executive in Residence, Washington University in St. Louis – John M. Olin School of Business

During the panel, she discusses her entrepreneurial spirit, her passion for innovation, how she found balance in her life and the importance of giving back to the community.

“There were many times when nobody invited me to the table. When they did, I was really appreciative. And so I want to make sure that there’s more people at the table… I want to know their story, and I want to have their input in the business.” — Maxine Clark

Watch the Recording

You can watch the full recording of “Finding Peace and Finding Your Passion – a Conversation with Maxine Clark” on YouTube.

About the BJC Women’s Connection Group

The BJC Women’s Connection group is open to all women across the BJC network, along with other team members who’d like to show support. The group focuses on helping women to evolve their careers, advocate for themselves and other women and support women within BJC however they may need it. Learn more about the BJC Women’s Connection and how to get involved.