Web Summit : actress & CEO
Web Summit 2020 : How actresses want to help women
Meeting remarkable women
One great thing about Web Summit is that you can meet great women. (The ratio was 46, 3% women the 2019 Web Summit). Attending the conferences or visiting the stands or in the special areas as I did last year in Lisbon. Joining Zoe Taylor (Ministry of Yoga Lisbon) for an hour of yoga each day at the Google stand was awsome. With Web Summit 2020 (Dec 2-Dec 4) going online, it is still possible to learn from remarkable women. Many actresses have slowed down or even stopped acting and have become successful business women. They are speakers at the 2020 Web Summit.
From acting to business
In 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow, born in Los Angeles and Oscar-winning actress actress in many films « launched Goop from her kitchen as a homespun weekly newsletter.” She also was one of the first total about gluten free and other detox cook books. Gluten-free is now mainstream. Celebrity as an actress does not entirely explain her success as a CEO and founder of Goop, now an empire of wellness and life-style, with an e-commerce website, a print magazine, a podcast, health and wellness summits. Shopping on Goop Website you can find Avocado Green Mattress as well as “The Martini” Emotional Detox Bath Soak, and at GOOP X HERETIC «This Smells Like My Vagina Candle ». The staff includes “a pleasure teacher” Isabelle Frappier. The latest offer being a the launch of « goop PhD to compile the most significant studies and information on an array of health topics, conditions, and diseases” a scientific answer to criticism about some controversial health products. Gwyneth Paltrow’s inner conviction, authenticity, feminine energy, associated with boldness in the choice of topics and products and ethical choice might be the secret for this huge success. Goop’s philosophy : pushing forward a new culture. « We operate from a place of curiosity and nonjudgment, and we start hard conversations, crack open taboos, and look for connection and resonance everywhere we can find it.» Paltrow herself is a resplendissant and slim woman, an incentive to follow her life-style.
By artists for artists
Another speaker is Mayim Bialik an American actress, a neuroscientist, (she holds a Ph D in neurosciencence) and an author. She will be talking about “”How to blossom in a Big Bang on December 4. Watch her talking about imperfections ! She played for years in « The Big Bang Theory » series. She is the founder of Sad Clowns Production. « By artists for artists ». Says Wikipedia : « Bialik founded Grok Nation in August 2015 for people of different ages and backgrounds to have conversations on contemporary issues. It aims to engage readers in online conversations that lead to offline action, mobilizing individuals toward changing the world as a community. To grok means to understand in a profound manner ». Sad Clown Production was able recently to make successful deals with Warner Bros. Mayim Bialik did not quit acting. Her new show #CallMeKat is premiering next year on Sunday, January 3rd on FOX.
“The branding dilemma : how to use tech ethically”
Robin Wright, award-winning actress has co-founded with the designer a «social enterprise sleep wear company Pour les femmes. “Our socially conscious sleepwear label prides itself on supporting charitable organizations that directly help women in conflict regions around the world.”
“Healthy Habits for a better world” (december 3). Jessica Alba actress and business woman co-founded The Honest company “ “Natural baby and Beautycompany to supply the marketplace for ethical consumeris. The Honest made its name and success by selling nontoxic products. “We’re a wellness brand empowering people to live happy, healthy lives.”
Ethics and tech will be a 2020 Web Summit topic with conferences such as: “Leading courageously” “An ethic handbook is crucial in 2020 for leaders in the social, corporate and tech spheres.” with Ronnie Chieng, actor, Dan Price and CEO of Gravity Payment who made the buzz with an annual minimum salary of 70 000 dollars for his employees -on December 2 first day of the WebSummit. “The branding dilemma: How to use tech ethically” same day. with Barbara Martin Coppola(IKEA) Meredith Whittaker (AI Now Institute) “In recent years the biggest brands in the world have been stepping up to the challenge of sustainability and diversity. Is the ethical use of tech the next frontier? We’ve got one of the world’s biggest brands, and the woman behind the Google walkouts, to find out more.” or same day later “How can design bridge tech’s empathy gap and create a user experience that demonstrates an understanding for your customers’ needs? Where does ethical design stand post-2020? Our experts discuss.” Yiying Lu, Designer, Lecturer & Creative Director, Debbie Millman CEO at Design Matters Media. Yes, ethics matter.
Janique Laudouar
