The fourth annual What Drives Her Luncheon will spotlight how women are changing the automotive business from the inside out! An overdue change considering women account for or influence a staggering 85 percent of car purchases. Yet, they hold only 25 percent of jobs in the automotive field. Women in Automotive and a Girl’s Guide to Cars will be hosts of the luncheon.

This year’s program focuses on how women are shifting the public conversation, building automotive careers, and impacting sales and trends.

If you’re contemplating a career in the automotive industry or know of an interested student, don’t miss this event! I was beyond inspired after I attended last year. Women candidly shared how they overcame obstacles in an industry where they often didn’t feel welcome. I was both moved and energized as I considered my goals.

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Capped off day 2 of the @thechicagoautoshow Media Preview with the What Drives Her luncheon and panel discussion. #ad It was a pleasure meeting and listening to women such as Mrs. Kerri Wise (pictured) who are excelling in the male dominated auto industry! These women are killing it and inspiring other females to overcome challenges to become whatever it is you desire. All while balancing work, families, and life! I took away so many encouraging thoughts. I’ll be sharing a full recap on the blog in the upcoming days. #wdh2019 #cas19 #flosfavorites The @thechicagoautoshow is to the public Saturday, February 9th through Monday, February 18th!

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What Drives Her Luncheon Panel Speakers

The panel speakers are paying their successes forward by mentoring and advising women and men looking to build a career. What better way to spend an afternoon than in a room of individuals lifting and encouraging you to nurture that inner spark and achieve what you set your mind to? Also, they’ll explain how they broke through barriers and stimulate you to do the same.

Speakers include:

• Jessica Egerton: Director of Brand Development at Cooper Tire
• Kelly Webb Roberts:  President of the Webb Auto Group and co-owner of several Webb dealerships.  
• Jennifer Newman: First female editor-in-chief at Cars.com
• Roz Varon: Traffic/Transportation Anchor at ABC 7 Morning News 
• Tanya Gazdik:  Senior Reporter and Chief programmer at MediaPost Marketing

What Drives Her Luncheon Date and Time

Join in on the conversation! The event occurs from 11:30 a.m -2:45 p.m on Friday, February 7th, during the Chicago Auto Show preview. Automotive professionals, media, and students interested in a career in automotive are welcome. To attend, complete this Google Form. Unable to attend in person? Join in on the Facebook Live Stream on A Girls Guide to Cars page. Click here for the Facebook page.

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This post is sponsored by A Girl’s Guide to Cars, however, all opinions are my own.