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Marisa Thalberg
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Marisa Thalberg's Discussions
What Does the White House's Forum on Work Flexibility Mean to You? (What do you Hope it Means)?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Marisa Thalberg Apr 6, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I Want to Win
Started this discussion. Last reply by Laura Wilker Dec 12, 2009. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Marisa Thalberg, Founder of Executive Moms
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Marisa Thalberg commented on Jennifer Parkhurst's group Sandwich Generation - caring for children and parentsMarisa Thalberg left a comment for Laura Woodson Wilson"Welcome to Executive Moms - and to BECOMING one!"
Marisa Thalberg commented on Marisa Thalberg's blog post My Year in Review"Amy, that is so generous of you to say - I'm touched and flattered. It has been a YEAR (but, I suppose the point is, aren't they all)? Wishing you the very best in the new year!"
Amy Suardi commented on Marisa Thalberg's blog post My Year in Review"Oh my goodness, this is like a poem, Marisa! You really brought us on a beautiful and poignant journey that highlights all that is joyous and tragic about life. I love all the details you include -- the sleepaway camp, the Diamond status, the teal…"
Marisa Thalberg commented on Marisa Thalberg's blog post My Year in Review"Thank you Carey and love the sentiment!"
"Congratulations to you, Marisa, and all Executive Moms on making it through 2011 by surmounting challenges, enjoying life, and remembering that our health is so very precious. Here's to a healthy and rewarding 2012! Thanks for…"
Marisa Thalberg commented on Marisa Thalberg's blog post My Year in Review"Thank you Lisa and the same to you :)"
Lisa Bradner commented on Marisa Thalberg's blog post My Year in Review"Beautiful post, Marisa. Thanks for sharing and happy new year!"
Profile Information
- Quick Career Description:
- Founder and President of Executive Moms
- Family Facts:
- Two fabulous daughters, who make me one grateful executive mom: Hannah, 9 and Avery 3. (And worth noting too: a pretty wonderful, forebearing husband, David)
- A Little More About Me (About my career, hobbies, miscellaneous personal trivia):
- Upon giving birth for the first time in late 2000, a winter that was notable for its numerous under-20-degree days, I attended a "new mommies" luncheon in New York City with eager anticipation. Sure, at that point an outing to the drugstore held newfound excitement, but I bundled my little newborn Hannah into a stroller that was notable then and is absent from the sidewalks now, and went to meet OUR new lifelong best friends. And in fact, there were some terrific women there, at least one of whom remains a friend today. However, it was to my great surprise and widening sense of dismay that as each new mom went around introducing herself, the most common refrain was, "I'm not going to be working."
My first question (thought, not spoken) was, "are you ALL married to hedge fund founders?" (This is Manhattan, for goodness sake; hardly the land of bargain living). And my second thought (again, not spoken) was, "really? What about your careers? That other part of you? And my third, most practical and instantly pressing thought was: "who are we going to talk to and bond with if I'm at work at they're all having playgroup on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm!"
I returned to work a few weeks later (then, as head of Global Advertising for Unilever Cosmetics International, i.e. all of the fragrances for designers like Calvin Klein and Vera Wang) and with growing confidence felt the urgency of those first pangs lessen a bit. However, that very plaintive, personal, (newbie mom) fear and hope was enough to spark a search for a resource FOR women like me, women who were proud of being mothers AND proud of their careers... and in turn a sense of astonishment that I could not find any.
The more I talked about it, the more I found that there were indeed many, many more of us who shared this common ground, but lacked the actual ground in common. It was enough to make me go through the labor pains of giving birth again, in late 2002, to a bouncing baby organization-- the one you are (happily) in the midst of now.
Throughout the genesis of Executive Moms, I have continued to maintain a (very) full time corporate career as well. Thus, the career line above today should more accurately read "Founder and President of Executive Moms" AND "Vice President of Global Digital Marketing for The Estee Lauder Companies." One of my favorite pieces of research we've done with the members of Executive Moms found that 92% agree with the adage, "If you want something done, give it to a busy person." I would venture that I reside decidedly in that majority.
Through both careers, there have been many late nights and also many rewards and media recognition. However, the best reward is having the network today beyond what I had ever imagined, back in the very earliest days of this most amazing journey of motherhood, indeed the best career of all.
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My Year in Review
Posted on December 31, 2011 at 9:31am 8 Comments 0 Likes
Since it has been a while, I thought it appropriate -- and by way of partial explanation for this lapse-- to offer a synopsis of my past year, at this closing of the door on 2011.
My 2011 Year in Review:
Navigated the murky waters of NYC school admissions to get one…
Party Time
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 11:14pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
One of things that fascinates me about many of my thoroughly modern (executive) mom friends, is how many of them still infuse their fast-paced lives with activities that seem almost nostalgic in nature - like my corporate lawyer friend who crochets. I'm not particularly a cook (and abundance of good NYC takeout and a husband with chef tendencies have summarily erased the need), I don't sew, or craft, or garden (see NYC comment, above).
However, I do seem to tap my inner…
Continue Working Mother... of the Year
Posted on March 4, 2011 at 12:05am 0 Comments 0 Likes
On February 17, 2011 I had the great pleasure of being honored along with 19 other very accomplished women in advertising, marketing and communications as an "Advertising Working Mother of the Year." Due to the nature of the award, families were not only welcome but encouraged, and indeed a personal highlight for me was parading into the ballroom of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City…
Continue Giving, a Little
Posted on November 18, 2010 at 11:00pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
With Thanksgiving approaching (my favorite holiday for its non-denominational nature and near-universal underlying sentiment) I've been wrestling with how having a genuine philanthropic spirit doesn't always line up with actually dedicating yourself philanthropically, at least as much as we might aspire. After all, with a plate that runneth over with responsibilities, where are we supposed to find the room to heap a big charitable commitment on top? I realized this is a… Continue
Girlfriend with a "G"
Posted on September 8, 2010 at 12:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
When I heard that one of my favorite Twitter "girlfriends," Cindy Morrison, had written a book called "Girlfriends 2.0," I knew it was a subject I wanted to highlight, harkening back to one of our very first Executive Moms events which centered on the theme that spending time with our own friends is the thing women like us tend to sacrifice most often. In my own life, much as I preach with conviction about banishing the cliche of working mom's guilt,… Continue
Comment Wall (45 comments)
- At 12:20am on October 22, 2010,
Alexandra Wilkis Wilson said… - With pleasure!
- At 9:55am on July 15, 2010,
Caryn Herold Teman said… - Hi Marissa,
Hope you're enjoying the summer. I wanted to let you know that Herotopia.com has officially launched. I feel like I just gave birth again!
I would LOVE for you and your girls to come play. Herotopia is a virtual world where kids create their own Superhero avatars and travel the world to play and learn. We are also the first-ever online social game to empower and educate kids about bullying, a major problem facing millions of kids today.
Our initial feedback from kids and parents has been amazing!
Please let me know if/when you register as I'd love to upgrade your players to All-Access Superheroes so that you can enjoy the full experience on Herotopia (decorate your Secret Hideout, customize your character and adopt an adorable orangutan sidekick!)
Best regards,
Caryn
- At 7:36pm on February 22, 2010, Sarah Williams gave Marisa Thalberg a gift…
- At 11:55am on January 14, 2010,
Robin Kleban said… - Happy New Year, Marisa!
Please ignore my "report an issue" message. Apparently, when you change your email on your profile, you must first confirm that email before it appears as changed. Guess I have a few cobwebs still from the job switch and the holiday time off!
Hope all's well with you.
Best,
Robin
- At 2:50pm on December 18, 2009,
Elizabeth Szpika said… - Thanks for the welcome Marisa and since you were kind enough to ask, my client gave me a lovely fresh floral Christmas arrangement and a gift certificate for a spa mani/pedi. I am so looking forward to using it. Maybe I can sneak it in BEFORE Christmas?!
- At 10:50am on November 24, 2009, Catherine Park said…
- Thx Marisa. Have been getting your emails.newletters for awhile and look forward to getting more active w/ this group. Happy Thanksgiving.
- At 11:07pm on November 23, 2009,
Jyl (Mom It Forward) said…
- So fun to join the community! Excited to network and learn more through this and your momorandums (cute name!).
No, I didn't hear from your agency. Perhaps after the Thxgiv holiday. Crazy time of year. Everyone's so busy!
Enjoy turkey day and let's talk soon!
jyl
- At 8:28pm on November 20, 2009, maria said…
- I am happy to join the network. I heard about it through Twitter. I will make sure I get your emails/newsletters. Looking forward to participating in many future events in NYC!
- At 6:58pm on November 20, 2009,
Hai Nguyen said…
- Thank you very much for accepting me although I am not a MOM yet, Marisa. How amazing you create this network. Great to join this family.
Have a nice weekend.
Hai Nguyen
- At 6:07pm on November 20, 2009, Robin Kleban said…
- Thanks for the welcome, Marisa. I'm happy to connect here and have the freedom of more than 140 characters! I just signed up for the Executive Momorandum...looking forward to it! Have a great weekend.
~robin
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