I moderate panel discussions on gender, money, career, media, and culture. Contact me  for rates and availability.

 

EVENTS

April 30, 2021

Remote

Statement Event, Moderator

The pandemic has not only exacerbated the inequities that already existed, but it’s also forced us to face all the progress we’ve never made. This panel will explore the current reality, the long-term implications, and where we need to focus to close some of these gender gaps.

 

June 26, 2019

New York City

An Evening of “Smarter Living” with the NYT

Times readers spent an evening with “Smarter Living” contributors, taping the brains of Kristin Wong, who focuses on personal finance; Jolie Kerr, a wizard of cleaning; regular writer Jen Doll, on work life and office culture. Founding editor Tim Herrera moderated the conversation.

 

MAY 16, 2019

Los Angeles

Stacks House, Moderator

Kristin Wong, regular contributor to The New York Times, New York magazine, and Lifehacker, and author of Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Just the Life You Can Afford, Kristin will moderate a panel on women and negotiating.

 

MAY 3, 2019

New York City

Statement Event, Moderator

Kristin Wong, regular contributor to The New York Times, New York magazine, and Lifehacker, and author of Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Just the Life You Can Afford, Kristin will share what it takes to have your pitch accepted by national media outlets and how to serve as an effective source.

 

APRIL 4, 2019

Los Angeles, CA

UCLA Smart Woman Securities, Fireside chat

APRIL 2, 2019

East Lansing, Michigan

Michigan State University, Workshop and Q&A

Kristin Wong discusses the basics of money, from budgeting to dealing with debt to negotiating. This workshop is filled with actionable tips for learning about personal finance, followed by a Q&A and book signing.

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

San Jose, CA

Watermark Conference for Women, Panel

Burnout Recovery:You know the feeling: You eat lunch at your desk, but are still drowning under your workload. You de-prioritize friends and fun, but the demands on your time keep stacking up. You live to work, but aren’t feeling creative or even productive. You are burned out, and it is not sustainable or beneficial for anyone…

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

Los Angeles

Lola Retreat, Panel and Q&A

Preparing for Big Life Events:There are certain events in life that can rock your finances to the core and change the trajectory of your life forever. In this panel discussion, we’ll discuss how to prepare for parenthood, buying a home, divorce and caring for elderly parents. What can we do to prepare? How can we protect ourselves? What tools can set us up for success