The She Builds series continues with Elif Item, whose heartfelt story explores the intersection of motherhood, confidence, leadership, and raising the next generation of women in technology.

Hosted by Kate Coffey-Bacon, this live session will begin with Elif revisiting her original TED-style talk, sharing personal reflections on raising daughters with confidence, curiosity, resilience, and the freedom to define themselves on their own terms. Through stories about parenting, leadership, and letting go of limiting labels, Elif reminds us that building future leaders often begins in small, everyday moments at home.

Her message is not just for mothers. It is for anyone shaping the next generation through mentorship, leadership, visibility, encouragement, and example.

Then we open the conversation to the community.

This session is designed to be uplifting, honest, and deeply relatable. Together, we’ll discuss confidence, identity, representation, parenting, mentorship, and the ways women quietly influence future generations every day. Attendees are encouraged to come ready to share what they are seeing and feeling in their own lives, careers, families, and communities.

You’ll leave reminded that leadership is not always loud—and that sometimes the most powerful thing we can build is belief in someone else.

Format

• 15 minutes: Elif retells her She Builds story

• 30 minutes: Guided discussion

• 15 minutes: Open Q&A and community conversation

Who Should Attend

This session is for anyone passionate about mentorship, leadership, confidence, and supporting the next generation.

• Parents raising children in an increasingly technology-driven world

• Women navigating leadership, motherhood, career growth, or identity

• Mentors, educators, and community leaders who influence younger generations

• Professionals interested in creating more inclusive and encouraging environments

• Anyone who has struggled with labels, confidence, or feeling like they belong

• Individuals who want to better support young women exploring careers in technology and business

If you’ve ever wondered how everyday actions shape future leaders, this conversation will resonate.

Come for the story.
Stay for the conversation.